When I speak out loud

You say I'm crazy

When I'm feeling proud

You say I'm lazy

I look around and see the true reality



You like our hair

You love our music

Our culture's large, so you abuse it

Take time to understand, I'm an equal man



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History's a lie that they teach you in school

A fraudulent view called the golden rule

A peaceful land that was born civilized

Was robbed of its riches, its freedom, its pride



When I'm at work you say I'm great

You watch and ponder, but can you relate?

Inviting eyes hands drop, when the music stops



Don't ask me why I play this music

It's my culture, so naturally I use it

I state my claim to say, it's here for all to play



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It's time for a change

Concepts rearrange

Can't you feel my rage...



It's up to you to seek the truth

To know your history, the difference between me and you

Relate to me as me, not what you see on TV



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