Thrive
Thrive in Darkness: Illuminating Truths and Resistance
Lyrics
Enlightenment in dark places
Seeking understanding in challenging situations.
Who will continue Jah works?
Raising a question about who will continue the work of Jah (God).
Dem don't want fi work in the ghetto
People avoid working in the ghetto, considering it unworthy.
Like dem people have no worth
Expressing the perception that some see ghetto residents as having no value.
He who has ears to hear let him listen
Encouraging those capable of understanding to pay attention.
Doin' my thing
Expressing a commitment to personal pursuits without compromising a larger mission.
Doin' my thing
-Try not to compromise the mission
-We thrive in the dark
Emphasizing the idea of thriving in difficult circumstances to bring forth light; resisting efforts to suppress this light.
So that you may see the light
-Dem don't want it to shine
-That is the job of I and I
-We thrive in the dark
-So that you may see the light
-Dem don't want it to shine
-That is the job of I and I
-I don't wanna be like Mike
Choosing to emulate Malcolm X over Michael Jordan, highlighting the impact of systemic oppression.
I wanna be like Malcolm
-Because you can't jump high
-When you're chained to the ground
-This is the slavery that we must take
Acknowledging the struggle for freedom and justice, inviting empathy by asking others to walk in one's shoes.
For the kingdom that comes
-Now walk a mile in I shoes
-And judge I when you're done
-We thrive in the dark
Reiterating the theme of thriving in darkness to reveal light, facing opposition to this illumination.
So that you may see the light
-Dem don't want it to shine
-That is the job of I and I
-We thrive in the dark
-So that you may see the light
-Dem don't want it to shine
-That is the job of I and I
-See, as of late, I been maneuvering through this BS
Describing the challenges faced, asserting the importance of respect, and expressing determination to spread truthful messages.
We not the best but all we need in return is some respect
-The Late Ones gonna make it
-No faking, still contemplating
-How to spread the message, spitting the truth
-While reaping all our blessings
-If I don't do it then tell me who will
Taking responsibility for spreading knowledge, using the microphone as a tool, and emphasizing the perfection in their mission.
Spitting these lessons, repping my section
-I know that you know the deal
-And the mic is my weapon, keep it concealed
-It ain't a question, this is perfection
-We bring the light like Common suggested
-Every time that I look in the mirror
Reflecting on the impact and clarity brought by their mission.
All these lines on my face getting' clearer
-We thrive in the dark
Repeating the central theme of thriving in darkness to bring light, despite resistance.
So that you may see the light
-Dem don't want it to shine
-That is the job of I and I
-We thrive in the dark
-So that you may see the light
-Dem don't want it to shine
-That is the job of I and I
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