Story Behind The Song
Emotional venting regarding personal views and social issues.
Song Description
Strive to be better than you were yesterday. Rise above.
| Song Length |
3:57 |
Genre |
Rap - Hip Hop, Rap - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Stressed, Aggressive |
Subject |
Frustration, Race/Ethnicity |
| Similar Artists |
Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole |
Era |
2000 and later |
Lyrics
Raise a fist in the air - if you black and you here,
Crackers want to twist ya wig backwards - and you don't care..
The hood see you doing good - and they dont think it's fair,
Would rather see you dead - instead of free of despair..
Want your vision impaired - so you can't see a way out,
Know your path to success - but they can't see the same route..
We in the same bout - we in the same ring,
Brother's killing one another - when we on the same team..
We on the same team - We fighting the same thing,
Plot and scheme on one another - trying to live the same dream..
Dr. King - I apologize for any part that I play,
In the - inevitable demise of the black race..
I'm trying not to break - but I can take so much,
Before I lose all faith - succumb to this hate..
Yeah, it's a discrace - and honestly, it hurts,
To say we ain't worth - HALF the effort you put forth...
and still..
Chorus
......I Rise..........I Rise .......I Rise
Won't fire until I see the whites of his eyes...
A new day, a new dolla - a new baby holla,
A new baby momma - don't know the new baby dadda..
The new baby saga - continues,
Today, the problems - tomorrow, the issues..
The never ending drama - don't care to wear armor,
For protection - not to mention prevent being a father..
Parental imposters - ain't got no time,
Too busy being a deadbeat - to worry bout a child..
And that's just the half - what's even more wild,
He a repeat offender - but can't hold down a job..
A responsibility snob - fuck the blood work,
You and that child like twins - it's so fuckin absurd..
To deny that birth - I wish that baby success,
Cop a house for ma dukes - and move out the projects..
And when he take his last breath - look him in his eyes,
And say, "We're better without you. Tell the devil I said "Hi""..
And then...
Chorus
......You Rise..........You Rise..........You Rise
Don't fire until YOU see the whites of his eyes...
I got a badge on my chest - do what the fuck I please,
Kill a 18 year old - no remorse when I squeeze..
Kill a 18 year old - black, white, chinese,
Empty the whole clip - and you still can't indict me.
Try to fight me but - you can't win,
On this earth - I can committ no sin.
I am the hero - I am the savior,
I am GOD - you can save your prayers...
I don't serve and protect - I survey,
Whoever dont bow with respect - I slay..
All I have to say is - I feared for my life,
But - deep dowm inside I was eager to take a life..
Video tape it live - you in a choke hold,
Saying you can't breath - I still ain't letting go..
And that's why I'm a hero - I can take your life,
Whenever I choose - and still not lose..
Until..
Chorus
......We Rise..........We Rise.......... We Rise
Don't fire until WE see the whites of his eyes...
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