Heard we lost another one of our brothers
And I couldn’t sleep
How could this be?
We all know our time is coming
Just like the others who came before
I hate that in this world we must walk around with swords
To whom much is given even more is required
It’s sad that it takes violence to incite a riot
How many more lives can we afford to lose
Soo many of us would rather sit and watch from the sidelines
Because it’s safe and we don’t have the courage to fight
Thinking by doing nothing we’re living life right
Screaming out protect black; brown hell protect all lives
Until you Pick up the phone and can’t reach your loved one no more
Consistently left to pick up the pieces of this systematic abuse
They hate to see us win
Much rather see us lose
Wanna see us locked away rotting in the cells
Steady Killing one another cause we don’t respect ourselves
Done sitting back; I’m far from amused
All of this evil and hatred will cause a constant divide
No longer can you hide
The truth is imminent
As the chosen rise up
We steady gaining momentum
As we embody the strength of our ancestors
We will live forever
Leaving legacies as we continue to do better
We ain’t no fucking pushovers don’t ever tell me I need to tone it down
Just because you can’t handle the pressure
I’m not here to make you comfortable
I’m here to speak the truth
Don’t care if you frown
I fixed my crown
I’m living proof
Continue to be apart of the problem
Or be apart of change
Some of us do it for the culture while others do it for the fame
You don’t have to feel what I’m saying
But I refuse to be ashamed
No longer will I stay quiet
Fighting for peace
Yea I’m Here to inspire
All of the ones who aspire
To all of the greats who have fallen
I will continue to fight
I’m so grateful for your efforts; so grateful for your light
For without you; how could we ever get it right?
We have a duty to our people
Yea, We have a duty to fight
We have a duty to win and to protect all life
And if they kill me for this shit
Then y’all better ride
About the Creator
Leticia Cortes
@leh_th_eee
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