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We were dying in the streets now we’re dying in our homes
Put the keys in the door but the door was wrong?
He should have shot her but she shot him dead,
No murder charges but manslaughter they said.
Now my crowd is antsy trying to figure it out,
Truth be told there’s sizable doubt.
Was there a path that got us to this place?
Why are there always tears only on my face?
If race is in the cards, I only have one,
If fear is in the cards then I’m already gunned.
I feel for my brothers when we meet in the streets
I don’t know whether to run or hug and appear weak.
Call me “Huggy Bear” cause that’s who I’ll be
Just hugging other brothers who look like me.
Try to bring attention with a peaceful protest
But they’re burning shoes and covering their chest.
I know it’s hard to speak up when it doesn’t bother you.
Hate to bring up old stuff, but what would Jesus really do?
Our moral compasses have made a big change
The executions are on video but nothing feels strange.
I will stand with you but understand when I kneel.
It’s not about a show or gaining mass appeal.
My premonition is to bring to your attention that there has to be more than chatter.
If you want me to believe, that you really do believe, that all lives really do matter.
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Previously published on Facebook.
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