They see people run, so they run
So they run
They see people duck, so they duck
So they duck
But these bullets aren’t real
Wanna feel?
Get it, got it, good
Get it, got it, good
They can’t kill us
‘Cause they can’t see us
‘Cause they only see fear
Get it, got it, good
They can’t kill us
‘Cause they can’t see us
‘Cause they only see fear
Damn, it feels good to be back
Damn, it feels good to be black
They keep on killin’ us, we just keep killin’ it
Mama said killin’ is not where the healing is
Couldn’t speak back
Lord knows she’s been through it
She said a human is not who the villain is
She said it’s fear, it’s greed and it’s pride, you see it inside
That’s what the system is built on, and what it instills in us
Man, I’ve been feelin’ this vibe
Honestly the haters can hate
Just let the creators create
And let the Creator be judge
I’ve made too many mistakes to begrudge and besides
All of us lost without love
Plus maybe some never get woke
Or tire of staying awake
Or party all night, then distraught at the state of the day
Lord, what do you make of this way that I’m walkin’, this path that I’m on
You made a way for me, hope that my map isn’t wrong
Nowadays my legs is weak
What if my staff isn’t strong, what if it breaks?
Who got me?
You got me?
I know you got me good
Get it, got it, good
Get it, got it, good
Get it, got it, good
Get it
Get it, got it, good
Get it, got it, good
Get it, got it, good
Get it, got it, good
I’m talkin’ bout wavy
Talkin’ bout ways we can elevate
Steppin’ up, stare and we escalate
Don’t try to separate
We’ll get together and celebrate
I can do everything
I just don’t hesitate
I can do anything
Allow me to demonstrate
I just can’t wait
I just can’t not be me
I just can’t go back and copy me
I just can’t not be free
I just can’t possibly
Lessons on lessons!
Legends on legends on legends
Little black boy with a poem that he showed to the reverend
Jesus saw Judas and ran up to hug the young brother
It dug at the other eleven, like, why is this traitor in Heaven?
He said, it’s hell on earth anywhere love isn’t present
Wherever he goes, we go together, my brethren
You get it?
Get it, got it, good
Get it, got it, good
Get it, got it, good
Get it, got it, good
Get it, got it, good
Get it, got it, good
Get it, got it, good
Get it, got it, good
They can’t kill us
‘Cause they can’t see us
‘Cause they only see fear
You see the truth is bullet proof
They can’t kill us
‘Cause they can’t see us
‘Cause they only see fear
Wanna be free?
Just answer one question
But answer honestly
What are you afraid of?
credits
from A Short Story About A War,
released October 26, 2018
Written by: Shadrach Kabango, Ricardo Del Mundo
Bass and Synth: Ian Koiter
Additional Production: Paul Murphy
Additional Vocals: pHoenix Pagliacci
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