Brother
Beyond Dashikis: Unmasking Black Revolutionaries' True Struggle
Lyrics
We deal in too many externals, brother
We focus too much on external appearances and superficial aspects, brother.
Always afro's, handshakes and dashikis
Constantly emphasizing Afro hairstyles, handshakes, and African garments.
Never can a man build a working structure for black capitalism
It's challenging for a man to establish a practical foundation for black capitalism.
Always does the man read Mao or Fanon
People often read works by Mao or Fanon, not necessarily addressing real issues.
I think I know you would-be black revolutionaries too well
I believe I understand the intentions of aspiring black revolutionaries very well.
Standing on a box on the corner, talking about blowing the white man away
Standing on a soapbox, discussing violent actions against white individuals is not the solution.
That's now where it's at yet, brother
This is not the current focus or priority, brother.
Calling this man an Uncle Tom and telling this woman to get an afro
Labeling someone as Uncle Tom and advising a woman to have an Afro has limitations.
But you won't speak to her if she looks like hell, now will you brother
If a woman doesn't meet certain standards, you won't engage with her, brother.
Some of us been checking your act out kinda close
Many of us have closely observed your behavior.
And by now its looking kinda shaky
Currently, your stance seems uncertain or unreliable.
The way you been rushin' people with your super black bag
You aggressively confront people with your strong black identity.
Jumping down on some black men with both feet cause they're after their B-A
Criticizing black men for pursuing education (B-A), not considering their struggles.
But you're never around when your BA is in danger, I mean your black ass
You're absent when genuine threats to black achievements (BA) arise.
I think it was a little too easy for you to forget that you were a negro before Malcolm
You easily forgot your black identity before Malcolm X's influence.
You drove your white girl through the village every Friday night
You flaunted your relationship with a white girl in the village, causing envy.
While the grassroots stared in envy and drank wine, do you remember?
The community watched with longing as you enjoyed privileges.
You need to get your memory banks organized brother.
You need to organize your memories and understand your past, brother.
Show that man you call an Uncle Tom just where he's wrong
Show the man labeled as Uncle Tom where he is mistaken.
Show that woman that you're a sincere black man
Demonstrate to the woman that you genuinely embody black principles.
All we need to do is see you shut up and be black
Silence and authentic action as a black individual are more impactful than words.
Help that woman
Assist and support that woman.
Help that man
Help and support that man.
That's what brothers are for brother.
True brotherhood involves aiding and supporting one another, brother.
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