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One of several tracks on The Crusade addressing sociopolitical issues in America, this song deals with the tragic 1999 shooting of Amadou Diallo, in which four New York City police officers mistook Diallo for a rape suspect, resulting in his death. All four officers were acquitted of second-degree m...
[Verse 1]
Mistaken identity
You really got this one wrong
Racially singled out
He must have a gun
[Pre-Chorus]
And yet you get off with no time
How can this be the answer?
No crime, yet they shot away
He now lies dead; the blood is on your hands
Hands which were supposed to protect
People like the man you blew away
This isn't justice; this is corruption
[Chorus]
The four protectors fired 41 shots
Hitting him 19 times
Searching the body, there were no weapons found
He lies with all who died in vain
[Verse 2]
Murder must still be a crime
When our inherent freedom
Is hatefully gunned down
By who we entrust
[Pre-Chorus]
And yet you get off with no time
How can this be the answer?
No crime, yet they shot away
He now lies dead; the blood is on your hands
Hands which were supposed to protect
People like the man you blew away
This isn't justice; this is corruption
[Chorus]
The four protectors fired 41 shots
Hitting him 19 times
Searching the body, there were no weapons found
He lies with all who died in vain
[Hook]
Contempt breeds contamination
Contempt breeds contamination
Contempt breeds contamination
[Solo: Heafy]
[Pre-Chorus]
How can this be the answer?
No crime, yet they shot away
He now lies dead; the blood is on your hands
Hands which were supposed to protect
People like the man you blew away
This isn't justice; this is corruption
[Chorus]
The four protectors fired 41 shots (41 shots)
Hitting him 19 times (19 times)
Searching the body, there were no weapons found
He lies with all who died in vain (Died in vain)
[Hook]
Contempt breeds contamination
Contempt breeds contamination
Contempt breeds contamination
Contempt breeds contamination
[Solo: Beaulieu]
Contempt Breeds Contamination was written by Matthew K. Heafy.
Contempt Breeds Contamination was produced by Trivium & Jason Suecof.
Trivium released Contempt Breeds Contamination on Tue Oct 10 2006.