Power
Reclaiming Power: A Anthem of Resilience and Liberation
Lyrics
It's time to
Expressing the need for a change or shift in the current state of affairs.
Reclaim our power
Calling for the retrieval or assertion of collective strength and influence.
Rewrite our past
Advocating for a reinterpretation or transformation of historical narratives.
Rebuild our future
Promoting the reconstruction and improvement of what lies ahead.
For Black lives will last
Highlighting the endurance and lasting significance of Black lives.
Longer than trends
Contrasting the permanence of Black lives with fleeting trends.
And more permanent than hashtags
Emphasizing the enduring impact of Black lives beyond social media trends.
Freedom our flag
Declaring freedom as a symbol, possibly referencing historical struggles.
Freedom our wear
Extending the concept of freedom to what is worn as an expression of identity.
Freedom our love
Associating freedom with love, suggesting its integral role in personal relationships.
Freedom our hair
Linking freedom to the natural expression of one's hair, embracing authenticity.
Freedom our peace
Connecting freedom to inner tranquility, advocating for peace as an essential aspect.
Freedom no fear
Reiterating the absence of fear in the pursuit and manifestation of freedom.
Freedom no fear
-Word to Nina Simone
Paying homage to Nina Simone, possibly acknowledging her influence on empowerment.
We got it going on
Expressing confidence and pride in the current state of empowerment.
From afros and wide tooth combs
Reflecting on the evolution from cultural symbols to a profound sense of identity.
And hand me down clothes
-To the unmistakable gold
-Deep down in our souls
-We can be allies
Advocating for collaboration and support between different communities.
Decolonize white lies
Encouraging the dismantling of false narratives that perpetuate oppression.
Eliminate black bodies traced by white outlines
Addressing the harmful consequences of systemic racism on Black lives.
Recognize our truths
Emphasizing the importance of recognizing humanity in all individuals, especially the youth.
Value our youth
-See the humanity looking back at you
-As we heal our wounds
Linking personal healing to the healing of the entire nation.
We heal the nation
Rejecting negotiation when it comes to the liberation of Black and Brown communities.
No negotiation for Black and Brown liberation
Expressing the demand for reparations, acknowledgment, and an inclusive history curriculum.
Yes, we'll take the reparations
-And credit where it's due
-We'll use our voice to teach history they ain't teach us in school
-We've had the patience
Highlighting the resilience and strength exhibited in enduring hardships.
Endurance too
-Fixed our crowns so they can no longer be removed
-Cotton field hands
Acknowledging the historical contributions of Black individuals and their ability to overcome challenges.
Built the land on which we stand
-Planted the trees that give breath to every man
-Summoned the Spirit to never break but bend
-And through it all stitched our power back together again
-Stitched our power back together again, again
Reinforcing the idea of collective strength and resilience, symbolized by stitched power.
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