Black On Purpose Outro
Empowering Voices: Time for Change and God's Work
Lyrics
It's time y'all, it's time, it's-
Expressing a sense of urgency and importance for the message to be conveyed.
This thing that I'm holding in my hand
Referring to a powerful tool, possibly a symbolic representation of communication devices.
This telephone, this camera, it is quite powerful
Highlighting the significance of technology, specifically a phone and camera, in modern society.
Um, social media is powerful
Acknowledging the influence of social media as a potent force.
We can do something with this
Encouraging the potential for positive change through the use of social media.
If we want to change, we can really truly make it happen
Asserting that genuine change is possible if individuals are committed.
You know, we sit out here and talk about
Addressing common discussions about the need for external figures to instigate change.
"Oh we need the next so-and-so and this and that"
Rejecting the notion that external figures are necessary for change.
No you don't, no you don't
Emphasizing the importance of starting change from within one's own home.
Start in your own home, start with you
Encouraging personal responsibility and initiating change at an individual level.
You start being that person that want to make that change
Advocating for individuals to embody the change they want to see.
So, it's funny, I'm like-, I'm-, whoever it is that's watching this
Addressing the audience, acknowledging potential skepticism or comparisons to Michael Jackson's "make a change" message.
You might hear the-, I'm probably gonna get a few of the, the Michael Jackson
Anticipating comments about similarity to Michael Jackson's call for change.
"Oh, I wanna make that change" comment
Remaining undeterred by potential criticism, emphasizing personal commitment to change.
But, laugh all you want to, say what you want, um
Acknowledging potential skepticism but staying focused on the goal of making history.
But I'm here to changed history
Declaring a readiness to contribute to history-making and positive change.
I am ready to do what I need to do for this next generation
Expressing a commitment to working for the betterment of the next generation.
It's time, it's time for me to do what the-
Reiterating the urgency of the moment for personal and divine action.
It's time for me to do God's work at the end of the day
Aligning personal actions with a sense of divine purpose and responsibility.
Um, because he and, and-
Referencing the need to fulfill a higher purpose and divine duty.
I know everybody don't believe in God, which is fine
Acknowledging diverse beliefs about the existence of God.
But I want you to know on Sandy Speaks
Introducing the platform "Sandy Speaks" and the intention to discuss God.
I'ma talk about God because for me
Explaining the personal choice to incorporate discussions about God in "Sandy Speaks."
He has truly opened my eyes and shown me
Expressing a transformative experience where belief in God opened the speaker's eyes.
That there is, there's something out there that we can do
Believing in the existence of possibilities beyond current challenges.
We can stop sitting around and just saying, "Oh, well, maybe next time"
Rejecting complacency and urging action instead of passive observation.
Or, um, "Well, we knew that was gon' happen"
Challenging the tendency to predict negative outcomes without taking action.
It's time to stop knowing that that was gonna happen
Advocating for proactive measures instead of passive acceptance of predictable events.
And it's time to start doing something
Calling for a shift from passive awareness to active engagement and intervention.
So, I'm finna go to bed
Announcing the intention to go to bed, suggesting a moment of rest and reflection.
But, I just want everybody who watches this
Expressing gratitude to the audience for their time and attention.
To know that I truly thank God for you
Emphasizing the speaker's appreciation for the audience's engagement with the video.
I thank God for you taking your time
Expressing gratitude for the audience's participation and acknowledging the importance of time.
Um, to watch this video
Conveying the intent to plant a seed, possibly an idea or inspiration, in the audience.
And, I'd like to plant the seed in, in you
Hinting at future videos or messages ("Sandy Speaks") and seeking feedback from the audience.
Um, there will be more of these to come
Expressing the need for the audience's support and collaboration in the speaker's mission.
There will be more Sandy Speaks and
Teasing the possibility of more content ("Sandy Speaks") in the future.
I want y'all's feedback
Requesting feedback and input from the audience.
I need, I need you
Emphasizing the speaker's reliance on and need for the audience's assistance.
I need y'all's help
Reiterating the call for the audience's help and collaboration.
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