Lyrics
I see a light
I perceive a source of illumination
It's shining through the cracks
It penetrates through imperfections or difficulties
A glimmering of hope, of love, of life
A faint indication of optimism, love, and vitality
A pseudo silver line
An artificial or deceptive representation of hope
But I'm a rat traversing a maze
However, I feel like a rat navigating a complex situation
One that none of my siblings will ever escape
A scenario where my peers won't find freedom
This American experiment is sort of a dud
Expressing skepticism about the success of the American experiment
They've marked my name for a cause
My identity is associated with a particular purpose
A record shows that I'll stay stuck in this man made mud
Records indicate that I am destined to remain stuck in societal challenges
Pay my grace to the scum that's counting coins
Acknowledging and showing respect to those who profit from unethical actions
Counting on me fucking up so I can give them some more
A critique of those expecting my failure for their gain
It's a trap, tailor made for poor American souls
Highlighting a system designed to exploit impoverished American individuals
Like painting tallies on the wall
Comparing the situation to keeping track of hardships
Toss my name in the hole
Suggesting a disregard for personal identity
When the judges got money off shores, tax free
Critiquing wealthy individuals hiding money offshore without taxation
And the law man protecting them are kicking in teeth
Noting the corruption within the legal system protecting the wealthy
How do they expect us not to seethe in the streets
Questioning how the system expects the oppressed not to be angry
Scrounging for scraps, while they feast in the trees
Describing the struggle for survival while the elite thrive
Safe from everything, including disease
Observing the privileged class shielded from consequences, even diseases
How do they expect us not to seethe in the streets
Reiterating the challenge of containing frustration and anger among the oppressed
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