Rocker John Mellencamp has written a new song in support of six black youths accused of attacking a white school friend. A host of stars have spoken out in support of the Jena, Louisiana six - rapper Mos Def led a rally last month to promote their plight.
Now Mellencamp has dedicated a track on his new album to the accused.
The lyrics to Jena include: "An all white jury hides the executioner’s face / 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 wipe that smile off your face / We’ve got our rules here and you’ve got to fit in."
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