Lyrics
I bet this how the white folks feel when they seen
I feel a connection to the experience of white individuals witnessing Chauvin's actions on George Floyd.
Chauvin keep the knee on his neck
Referencing Chauvin's knee on George Floyd's neck.
Watching George take his very last breath
Observing George Floyd's final moments, acknowledging the gravity of the situation.
Knowing you look just like the system that's designed
Recognizing the similarity in appearance to a system that oppresses the speaker's community.
To keep my people in check
Addressing a system designed to control and oppress the speaker's people.
Make you ashamed that you resembling that
Feeling ashamed of resembling a system that oppresses their own community.
Cause as I take a look around at all the men
Reflecting on men's opinions about women's lives and choices.
That's got opinions on the way that women living
Commenting on men's perspectives on women's lifestyles without actual impact.
Like they actually affected by that
Questioning the genuine effect men have on women's lives.
As if we carry all the babies in our bodies and give birth
Challenging the societal expectations placed on women regarding childbirth.
I think we probably should evaluate the reason
Suggesting a need to evaluate the reasons behind societal norms.
Oh I forgot, its cause it's "God's Law"
Cynically dismissing the justification of certain norms as "God's Law."
Same thing they said when they put niggas in the chains yall
Drawing parallels between current issues and historical injustices, particularly slavery.
Same thing they said when they put natives in the grave yall
Highlighting historical injustices against Native Americans.
If you really cared about that baby then you'd never bust inside
Challenging the sincerity of those claiming concern for babies' well-being.
Without a second thought cause truthfully you know that you
Pointing out the unequal consequences of reproductive choices.
Can live without the consequence
Emphasizing the disparity in consequences between genders for reproductive choices.
She can't
Stressing the impact on the woman compared to the man in reproductive decisions.
I never met no one that's pro abortion
Expressing that nobody supports abortion but understanding the difficult decisions some women make.
But I know some girls that made a hard decision with they
Acknowledging the tough decisions women make due to challenging circumstances created by men.
Back against the wall because of weak men
Advocating for allowing women to express their perspectives on these issues.
Why don't we let 'em speak then?
Promoting the idea of giving women a platform to voice their opinions.
Why don't we let 'em speak then?
Reiterating the call for women to have the opportunity to express themselves.
Mom why are you crying?
Addressing the speaker's mother, expressing concern and empathy.
Mom are you okay?
Inquiring about the mother's emotional state.
I know the world you gave me
Acknowledging the frightening world the mother has provided for the speaker.
Is scary but just maybe
Expressing hope for finding alternative solutions to the challenges presented.
We'll find another way
Reassuring the mother that there may be other paths to navigate difficulties.
Mom why are you crying?
Repeating the inquiry about the mother's emotional state.
Mom I know it's tough
Acknowledging the toughness of the mother's situation.
But 'member what you said
Recalling the mother's advice about enduring even in the face of threats.
Even if they want us dead
Acknowledging the resilience of love despite external challenges.
They'll never kill our love
Asserting that love cannot be extinguished, even in the face of adversity.
They'll never kill our love
Reiterating the enduring nature of love in challenging circumstances.
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