Lyrics
For years now we've fought alone
Expressing a history of solitary struggle or conflict.
But segregation won't build us a home no
Rejecting the idea that separation and division are constructive.
Our strength will grow through community
Emphasizing the belief that strength comes from a united community.
So what is it to be?
Prompting a reflection on the choice to be made regarding unity.
Well sometimes we feel happy
Acknowledging the presence of positive emotions in the struggle.
And sometimes we feel proud
Highlighting moments of happiness and pride during the journey.
And so we keep on struggling
Affirming the continuous effort and resistance despite challenges.
Sometimes I'm so tired I can't see the good through the bad
Expressing fatigue but striving to find positivity amid difficulties.
But still we keep on struggling
Reiterating the commitment to persevere and confront challenges.
Our time is now
Declaring the present as a crucial moment for action.
What you gonna do?
Posing a question about one's response to the current situation.
Are you just gonna sit and let it pass you?
Challenging passivity, urging active engagement in the struggle.
Our time is now
Reaffirming the significance of the current time for action.
What you gonna say?
Prompting consideration of words and expressions in support of unity.
Unification today
Calling for unification in the present moment.
People say that we will never go
Addressing skepticism about the possibility of progress.
But negative is all they're offering
Rejecting pessimism and negativity as unhelpful contributions.
Those people say
Reiterating negative viewpoints that others express.
But they will never know
Asserting that those critical perspectives lack understanding.
Rewards we've gained through years of struggling
Highlighting the positive outcomes achieved through persistent effort.
'Cause their judgments are based
Commenting on the judgments of others being influenced by external sources.
On what they're told
Suggesting a lack of breakthrough for those relying on external judgments.
So they will never breakthrough
Emphasizing the persistent barriers to understanding faced by others.
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