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John Mellencamp has been in the studio working with producer T Bone Burnett on an intriguing new album. John has made a video for one of the new tracks titled "Jena." Due to the newsworthy subject matter covered in the song, John did not delay releasing the video. The song and video are inspired by today's headlines about the Jena Six.
Jena, Louisiana
Six black teenagers are accused of beating a white student.
The incident followed white students hanging nooses from a tree on school grounds.
Initially five of the "Jena Six" teens were charged with attempted 2nd degree murder, to be tried as adults by an all-white jury.
"Jena" lyrics: An all white jury hides the executioner's face See how we are, me and you? Everyone here needs to know their place Let's keep this blackbird hidden in the flue
Oh oh oh Jena Oh oh oh Jena Oh oh oh Jena Take your nooses down
So what becomes of boys that cannot think straight Particularly those with paper bag skin Yes sir, no sir we'll wipe that smile right off your face We've got our rules here and you must fit in
Oh oh oh Jena Oh oh oh Jena Oh oh oh Jena Take your nooses down
Some day some way sanity will prevail But who knows when that day might come A shot in the dark, well it just might find its way To the hearts of those that hold the keys to kingdom come
Oh oh oh Jena Oh oh oh Jena Oh oh oh Jena Take those nooses down
Oh oh hey Jena Oh oh Jena Oh oh Jena Take your nooses down
Take those nooses all down
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