Day in the Life of a Negro

Still get lynched like 1925 just tryna survive Difference is now news always showing it live I wake up blessed often I stress Obstacles in face can I past the test Everydays a game of chess tryna dodge check Every corner you turn they already at yo neck Head on a swivel dodge all the traps they set When they put you on game listen to the vets Can't wait around weight of the world weighing you down Always keep yo head held high always off the ground We learn bout being shackled forget our crown Our history and culture in the lost and found Descendant of scholars all yo thoughts profound They hate yo inner potential want you to live bound They hate seeing great strives They want you struggling to survive Target on yo back when you black Gotta be two times smarter 4 times work harder the next man Always room to grow they don't wanna see you expand Ostracize us like X-men Look at us like we less then Why my people always oppressed damn But imma let the world see We queens and kings born to be free They don't wanna see my people succeed Blocked us from wealth too consumed with greed Break a generational curse imma plant the seed I'm gonna shine my light All through the darkest night Everything gone be alright Everything gone be alright Target on yo back when you black