“As Above, As Below” is a 2 song maxi-single released on December 12, 2023. In the first half of this release “Above the Law”, Demetrius uses the hook to speak on the trial of Sheriff Chuck Jenkins.
The trial of Sheriff Chuck Jenkins has been a topic of controversy and scrutiny in recent times. Demetrius, in his powerful maxi-single “As Above, As Below,” addresses this issue head-on in the first half of the release with the track “Above the Law.”
Stand by your merit
Fuck the sheriff
Hang em to dry
Free all my niggas
Who stood tall
Holding it tight
There’s a cost to survive
Are you willing to pay the price
There’s a cost to this life
Are you willing to spend the time
Stand by you merit
Fuck the law
I stand above it
We seen too many suffer
Trynna make it back to they mothers
Gave my cousin a dub
He was just protecting his son
Hit my nigga with double
He just filling his stomach
Shit
Love to all my hustles
That get it off muscle
Trynna fill a fucking duffle
And pile em to the sky
To heights aspire
For the tears that touched earth
For years the we hit the circuit
My fear is
It wasn’t worth it
Game ain’t what it was
Can’t even trust my nigga
No mercy
From the judge
We screaming fuck that nigga
They saying it ain’t corrupt
But they thing they won’t discuss
How the fuck is they copping guns
From the same nigga that’s cuffing us
[READ: Local Coalition Demands Elected Officials Call for Sheriff Jenkins’ Resignation]
With a captivating hook, Demetrius sets the stage for a critical examination of the trial proceedings and the implications it holds for justice and accountability. The lyrics resonate with a sense of urgency and a call to action, urging listeners to pay attention and question the system that allows such injustices to persist.
In “Above the Law,” Demetrius sheds light on the systemic issues that surround the trial of Sheriff Chuck Jenkins. He highlights the need to uncover the truth and open our eyes to the injustices that prevail. The song serves as a rallying cry, encouraging individuals to rise up and let their voices be heard.
Through his lyrics, Demetrius exposes the brokenness of the system and the toll it takes on marginalized communities. He confronts the pain and frustration felt by those who have been affected by the actions of those in power. The track serves as a reminder that justice should be blind and impartial, but often falls short of these ideals.
Demetrius’s “As Above, As Below” maxi-single is a powerful artistic statement that confronts the trial of Sheriff Chuck Jenkins and the larger issues of systemic injustice. It serves as a demand to fight the status quo and work towards a more just and equitable society.
As the second half of the maxi-single, titled “Below the Surface,” delves deeper into the systemic issues that plague society and the struggles faced by marginalized communities, Demetrius continues to shed light on the need for change. Through his music, he encourages listeners to dig beneath the surface and confront the truth that lies beneath.
“As Above, As Below” is not just a musical release, but a powerful social commentary on the trial of Sheriff Chuck Jenkins and the broader issues of injustice in society. Demetrius’s lyrics and message resonate with a sense of urgency and a call to action, urging listeners to rise up and demand change. It is a reminder that we all have a role to play in creating a more just and equitable world.
Listen to “As Above, As Below” here.
