A Bee Without Its Sting
Empowering Resistance: A Bee Without Its Sting by The Go! Team
Lyrics
We weren't the ones supposed to get organized
We were not expected to become organized.
We weren't the ones supposed to take up your time
We were not supposed to occupy your time.
If that's a shock to you
If this is surprising to you.
Well honey that's what we do
Well, honey, that's our nature.
Down in the station, down in the grocery store
In various locations, such as the station and grocery store.
Making it happen working it door to door
We are making things happen, working door to door.
Taking 'em one by one
Taking challenges one by one.
Keeping on 'til it's done, oh
Continuing until the task is completed.
A bee without its sting
Comparing oneself to a bee without its sting.
You'll be when I do my thing
You'll experience this when I perform my actions.
Hear me when I say
Listen to what I'm saying.
They say the thing with power is once that you feel it
Explaining the nature of power and its influence.
You'll do just anything that you can do to keep it
People will go to great lengths to retain power.
Well, every minute, every day
Constant effort to take power away every minute, every day.
We'll keep trying to take it away
Persistently trying to diminish the power.
After all, it's all we can do
As it's the only option available.
So make a promise here to show everyday
Making a commitment to demonstrate every day.
What happened when some people got in the way?
Reflecting on the consequences when some people obstruct the way.
What use is a bum rush
Questioning the usefulness of a sudden rush if not everyone is involved.
If it's not all of us? Oh
If it's not a collective effort, it's not enough.
And if you think our hassle ain't here to stay
If you believe our challenges will disappear.
And that your moneys making this go away
Money alone won't resolve the issues.
Well, this is never through
This is an ongoing process.
'Til you get what you're due, woah
Until you receive what you deserve.
A bee without its sting
Similar to line 11, emphasizing the impact of actions.
You'll be when I do my thing
Reiterating the consequences of their actions.
Make one but taking five
Making progress but staying alert.
Honey look alive
Encouraging to be lively and aware.
Ain't found a roof these days
Struggling to find a suitable environment lately.
That I wasn't fit to raise
Suggesting challenges in raising oneself.
Oh, honey
An affectionate term, possibly emphasizing sincerity.
Hear me when I say
Repeating the importance of listening and understanding.
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