Land of the Lost
Unveiling the Social Tapestry: That Yung Lad's Reflection on a Nation at Crossroads
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Is it land of the lost or home of the brave
Questioning if the country is lost or truly the home of the brave.
I couldn’t tell by how we treating people just like slaves
Expressing doubt due to mistreatment of people, resembling slavery.
I couldn’t tell by the police with they wicked ways
Observing the police's questionable actions and behavior.
I couldn’t tell by the racism that’s on display
Noting the evident presence of racism in society.
I couldn’t tell by the unemployment rate
Highlighting the high unemployment rate as an indicator.
I couldn’t tell I shouldn't tell or should I sail away
Contemplating whether to stay and endure or leave.
Should I just recede and say that none of this for me
Considering withdrawing and disengaging from societal issues.
But that would leave me dead and empty inside must concede
Acknowledging the internal conflict of avoiding problems.
The angst I feel ain't nothing near to the black community
Recognizing a disconnect between personal angst and the Black community's struggles.
Experiences everyday for that I have to scream
Expressing the need to scream due to daily experiences in the Black community.
To open up your mind your bible whatever bring you peace
Encouraging an open mind, whether through religion or other sources of peace.
And find a deeper meaning this is senseless perjury
Calling for a deeper understanding, labeling current situations as senseless perjury.
What happened us people being good being righteous
Reflecting on a time when people were good and righteous.
Down at them protests tear gas oh they might just
Referencing protests, tear gas, and the potential for violence against protestors.
Hit you with a rubber bullet saw a woman shot at
Describing a violent incident where a woman is shot at with rubber bullets.
Bleeding from her face her nostrils
Detailing the aftermath of the violent incident.
Oh this what you wanted
Suggesting that the current state is the desired outcome.
Mr President your people starving and they feeling haunted
Addressing the President, pointing out starvation and fear among the population.
By the boogie men the cops the Klan is really out there hunting
Identifying the threats of the police and the Klan, framing them as hunters.
And you just sitting by repulsive don’t deserve the office
Criticizing the President for inaction and a lack of empathy.
You don’t deserve to speak to masses Twitter got you silenced
Highlighting censorship on Twitter and a perceived lack of deserving a mass audience.
History will see you as a monster with no conscience
Predicting a historical judgment of the President as a conscienceless monster.
You aiding and abetting all the hateful acts of violence
Accusing the President of supporting and facilitating hateful acts of violence.
You think you talking slick but intelligence is honest
Asserting that intelligence sees through deceptive communication.
I see you for what you are a lonely person who is tarnished
Perceiving the President as a damaged and self-hating individual.
You hate yourself but even worse you hate humanity
Accusing the President of harboring deep hatred for humanity.
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