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Somehow a precedent was set
Addressing the establishment of a harmful precedent.
That white police could kill black men
Highlighting a perception that white police can kill black men without consequences.
Well it's a racist culture with racist cause
Describing a culture and its causes as racist.
Its time we break down all the walls
Advocating for breaking down societal barriers.
We took to the streets, it was time to fight
Referring to taking action in the streets to fight against injustice.
We all saw what happened and somethings not right
Expressing concern about an incident that seems unjust.
Cops kill when their scared but this feels like spite
Questioning the motivation behind police actions and its perceived spite.
Lets all get united, its not black and white
Calling for unity beyond racial distinctions.
You choke me out and I can't breath
Describing a personal experience of being choked and unable to breathe.
A breath of air its all I need
Expressing a simple need for basic human rights.
You choke me out and I cant breath
Reiterating the distressing experience of being choked and unable to breathe.
If this can happen we're not free
Linking the personal experience to a broader lack of freedom.
But this was our warning, its our wakeup call
Characterizing a specific incident as a warning and a call for collective awareness.
Our nation divided, we surely will fall
Expressing concern about a divided nation and the potential consequences.
We don't want a race war we just want what's right
Clarifying a desire for justice, not a race war.
A choke hold upon us, we've got not choice but fight
Feeling compelled to fight against oppressive situations.
An isolated incident
Labeling an incident as isolated but highlighting the irreversible impact.
He's really sorry they repent
Referencing apologies and repentance for the incident.
But that man he died in fear and pain
Emphasizing the fear and pain experienced by the victim.
And things will never be the same
Asserting the lasting impact of the tragic event.
But we are not racists is what fox news claims
Criticizing a denial of racism while highlighting biased perspectives.
That black man was scary, there's no one to blame
Questioning the justification for perceiving a black man as scary.
Just doing their jobs, they're keeping us safe
Arguing that certain actions are justified as part of police duties.
Unless you are black then you are to blame
Pointing out racial bias in assigning blame.
But if we stand united, we're one and the same
Advocating for unity as a means to combat division.
We wont get divided or be part of their games
Rejecting participation in divisive games and tactics.
Their hands on our throats we're gasping for air
Describing a suffocating situation with an emphasis on skin color.
A victim by skin tone, its truly unfair
Highlighting unfair victimization based on skin tone.
Time for a brand new precedent
Advocating for a new and just precedent while expressing anger towards the police.
Fuxk the police they're just angry men
Expressing frustration and anger towards the police as individuals.
Stop racist cultures racist cause
Rejecting racist cultures and their root causes.
We have to break down all the walls
Reiterating the need to break down societal barriers for a better future.
Its tough in these dark times, we lose faith in men
Acknowledging the difficulty of the times and a loss of faith in humanity.
But if we stand together the healing begins
Encouraging collective action for healing and positive change.
No hands on our throats air passages clear
Asserting control over one's destiny and a clear path to the future.
We make up our own paths and the future is clear
Emphasizing the importance of creating one's own path for a clear future.
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