Song picture
No Justice
1 Comment Share
License   $0.00
Free download
Christ, in a moment of self-doubt, on the cross. a lament, if you will. From Christ's point of view. Rated PG for strong subject matter, and imagery. Semi-acoustic solo project.
pop rock guitars eclectic classic dramatic innovative insightful strong vocals timeless exciting
Commercial uses of this track are NOT allowed.
Adaptations of this track are NOT allowed to be shared.
You must attribute the work in the manner specified by the artist.
Artist picture
Acoustic, electric, innovative, eclectic, evocative, powerful, original, ethereal, strong vocals, strong storytelling. Great songs, mini-dramas. Thought-provoki
Mr. Majstyk (took the name from an old Charles Bronson movie that no one remembers...kinda cool and obscure...sorta fitting!) Just a man and his guitar and his music. A few fills here and there to keep it interesting. Maybe no one else gets it, but that's OK. The stories needed to be told, to be written, to be recorded and documented. Not to be "hits"...just to be "songs". Stripped down to he essentials. It starts with words and melody. And a story. And an overall musical "mood". Funny how some things never change no matter how much money or technology you throw at it. It starts and ends with the song. I was "in the biz" for a good many years. In the 70's, I was the lead singer/performer (aka Vince Diamond) in the 50's and 60's rock n roll review "Cruis'n". Throughout the 80's, I was the lead singer/songwriter/rhythm guitarist of "Steve One and the Shades", and in the 90's, the lead singer/songwriter/guitarist of "St. Christopher's Sin". Took a break for awhile and moved to Los Angeles. Got into acting and voice-over work, and while that is fun and challenging, I missed the music. Didn't miss being in a "band" per se, but just missed the creative spark of songwriting and guitar playing and singing. So, I unpacked my gear and just started writing again. Archived here for storage and to share with other musicians and "civilians". And I am back to performing live again, doing the kind of variety thing I started with, but this time digging deep into my roots and performing the stuff I heard as a child and thru my formative years..."From Rat Pack to Rock & Roll!" with legendary keyboardist David Moscoe as my music director and band leader.
Song Info
Genre
Rock Christian Rock
Charts
#27,839 today Peak #4
#1,552 in subgenre Peak #1
Author
Steve Waddington
Rights
Steve Waddington
Uploaded
March 08, 2005
Track Files
MP3
MP3 3.1 MB 128 kbps 0:00
Story behind the song
Its Christ's lament, sort of. I had read where Jesus had a moment of self doubt, or uncertainty, on the cross. I just wrote it from that perspective and tried to imagine the pain and confusion, and ultimately the delirium...as in the bridge where a parable sort of drifts off... Ironically, if you truly "believe", there is NO JUSTICE in this world anyway...it comes much later, and from a much higher source.
Lyrics
No Justice Lyrics and music c. Steve Waddington I followed all of the rules, did what You told me to Tried to stick to the plan, Son Of God-Son Of Man But You're gone like a ghost just when I need You most I guess there's No Justice in the world Well, I have suffered the scorn, just like this crown of thorns Look at the trouble I'm in, just trying to save them from Sin And if You're really there, why don't You answer my Prayer I guess there's No Justice in the world So tell me what is this for, I just don't know anymmore I used to be sure my intentions were pure And if I sound insane, it's because of the pain I guess there's No Justice in the world Its hard to hold on to faith when your strength slips away And you're left with these doubts of what your life's all about And then you're thrown in the hands of those who don't give a damn I guess there's No Justice in the world (Will somebody please, take these nails out of me...) I cried because I had no shoes, until I met a man who had no feet The man who had no feet was crying because he had no food to eat He had no food to eat because he lost his job at the shoe store He gave me all the shoes he had 'cause he doesn't need them anymore So here's how it ends, betrayed by family and friends And it won't be too long 'til I'm back where I belong And in better times I'd cross my heart, hope to die I guess there's No Justice in the world... (In better times I'd cross my heart hope to die...) There's just No Justice in the world
Song Likes
On Playlists
Comments 1
Please sign up or log in to post a comment.
bodefan
Jun 01, 2009
Real heart-felt understanding of Christ. Very few have the nerve to voice Christ's doubt, though a must for our salvation!, and you have captured the moment as He would want you to.