Peremptory Challenge

So let's shed some light
On a problem that you'll find
All across appellate lines
That celebrates racial divide

It's all a sham
An attorney's master plan
Like a parlor trick we'll stand
And watch them convict Americans

Now the prosecution's got a dirty trick up their sleeve
They're just waiting for one more round
While corruption by the judge is a permanent fixture
How can this all be allowed?

It's a peremptory challenge, let me strike you from this pool
Peremptory challenge, I'll dismiss you from this room
Peremptory challenge, let me strike you from this pool
'Til it's an all white jury box tonight

Did we win the fight
Back in 1985
When the justices opined
That discrimination's never right

But some will say
It's the price we have to pay
To ensure equality
In this fucking system's flawed design

Now the prosecution's got a dirty trick up their sleeve
They're just waiting for one more round
While corruption by the judge is a permanent fixture
How can this all be allowed?

It's a peremptory challenge, let me strike you from this pool
Peremptory challenge, I'll dismiss you from this room
Peremptory challenge, let me strike you from this pool
'Til it's an all white jury box tonight

A jury box tonight
A jury box tonight
'Til it's an all white jury box tonight