I AM SOMEBODY
I Am Somebody: A Anthem for Unity and Empowerment
Lyrics
What it do my brother
Expressing a greeting or asking how the person is doing.
God ain't cool with how we treat one another
God disapproves of how people treat each other.
I am somebody I'm a son I'm a brother
Affirming one's identity as an important individual: a son and a brother.
I'm a father I'm a nephew I'm a soldier I'm a lover
Listing various roles in life: father, nephew, soldier, lover, emphasizing complexity.
I'm a man G*tDam*t respect my life
Asserting the speaker's worth as a man and demanding respect for their life.
and I know who I am can't lie to me twice
Claiming self-awareness and an ability to discern lies.
educate over hate let love leave the debate
Promoting education over hatred and advocating for love in debates.
the future is its taking the clock is ticking away
Highlighting the urgency of the future and the passage of time.
the light is shining a blaze the truth is taking the stage
Pointing out the emergence of truth with a metaphorical stage.
some people been wearing masks before the first covid case
Referencing people hiding behind metaphorical masks before the COVID era.
we in the streets let it be known
Announcing presence and intent while in the streets.
Wailing like Bob Marley them revolution
Comparing the situation to Bob Marley's revolutionary times.
fist in the sky a million strong / another 10 waiting for word to get it on
Describing a united front with fists in the air, ready for action.
black and white locking arms yellow, tan , brown palms
Emphasizing unity across races with locked arms.
it just feels like the storm
Expressing the turbulent feeling of the current situation.
Chorus:
Expressing frustration at not being heard or loved despite efforts.
We been asking for attention
-But aint nobody listening
-Our daughters coming up missing, can anybody tell me why
-I show love like im suppose to be
-But no love is shown back to me
-I thought we were one family hey, can anybody tell me why
-cll lives matter that makes sense
Supporting the "Black Lives Matter" movement.
but black lives don't get the same treatment
Highlighting unequal treatment of black lives.
I am not lesser I'm 100%
Asserting one's full value and identity.
I'm the descendant of kings and Prophets
Asserting a rich lineage despite societal treatment.
Royal blood of the royalist continent
-my lineage is warriors doctors and scientists but
-that's easy to forget when they treat you like a slave
Acknowledging challenges when treated poorly.
don't dismay I'm going to bring it back like a DJ
Expressing determination to reclaim identity.
what you're talking about, y'all sound cray
Dismissing irrational talk as crazy.
Let the love in it'll take the pain away
Promoting the healing power of love.
we shine the Light put it on display / for the people them lost in the disarray
Displaying light and love for those lost and confused.
unity is all we need every generation every color every creed
Advocating for unity across generations, colors, and creeds.
if one of us oppressed then none of us is free
Stating that the oppression of one affects all.
you can hear us down the street just as loud as we can be
Asserting the loud and visible presence of their message.
Chorus
Reiterating the plea for attention and understanding.
Bridge: God Bless humanity / i just hope they include me / one blood we all bleed/ one love one community
Invoking a blessing on humanity and expressing hope for inclusion.
Organize my brother ,power is with the people when we tight with another
Encouraging organization for collective power against division.
it's divide and conquer like a mother /they some suckers trying to keep the truth wrapped in undercover
Comparing division to a strategy of conquering and exposing hidden truths.
make room for the lovers no filters no buffers
Celebrating unfiltered love and passion without barriers.
we loud we proud and we down the cause of ruckus yo
Proudly declaring a commitment to causing positive disruption.
from the usher to the governor
Highlighting that the message extends from common individuals to those in power.
respect color
Advocating for respect regardless of skin color.
do it for the culture!
Encouraging actions that preserve and uplift cultural identity.
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