Rocker John Mellencamp has written a song entitled Jena,which was inspired by the Jena 6 case. John says that he wrote this song not in "condemnation" of the people of Jena,,but in condemnation of racism. Here are some of the 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