Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
In 1492, you came upon these shores
700 years, educated by the Moors
17th century, genocide and the gun
Middle passage blessed
To market the Afircans
In the so-called lands of God
My kind were treated hard
From back then until now I see
And you agree
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now, just see
My family tree
We have been a misrepresented people
We have been a misrepresented people
19th century, slavery destroyed
Soldiers who fought and won
Once known as nigger boys
20th century, with freedom in my hands
We invent ideas which help to save the land
But while I prayed to God
My moms and pops died hard
From back then until now you see
Our history
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now, just see
My family tree
We have been a misrepresented people
Yes, we have been a misrepresented people
1969, Black power's at the door
1982, hip hop was on the floor
1992, gangster crack prevails
1999, our color's still a jail
It is through the grace of God
That we all were not scarred
From back then until now we see
No comedy
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now, why are we
Still in misery?
We have been a misrepresented people
Yes, we have been a misrepresented people
Though we march across time none see
A victory
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now you know
We're making growth
We have been a misrepresented people
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now we see
Our destiny
To never be a misrepresent people
Yes we march across time to free
Our humanity
To never be a misrepresented people
No you must never be a misrepresented people
700 years, educated by the Moors
17th century, genocide and the gun
Middle passage blessed
To market the Afircans
In the so-called lands of God
My kind were treated hard
From back then until now I see
And you agree
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now, just see
My family tree
We have been a misrepresented people
We have been a misrepresented people
19th century, slavery destroyed
Soldiers who fought and won
Once known as nigger boys
20th century, with freedom in my hands
We invent ideas which help to save the land
But while I prayed to God
My moms and pops died hard
From back then until now you see
Our history
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now, just see
My family tree
We have been a misrepresented people
Yes, we have been a misrepresented people
1969, Black power's at the door
1982, hip hop was on the floor
1992, gangster crack prevails
1999, our color's still a jail
It is through the grace of God
That we all were not scarred
From back then until now we see
No comedy
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now, why are we
Still in misery?
We have been a misrepresented people
Yes, we have been a misrepresented people
Though we march across time none see
A victory
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now you know
We're making growth
We have been a misrepresented people
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now we see
Our destiny
To never be a misrepresent people
Yes we march across time to free
Our humanity
To never be a misrepresented people
No you must never be a misrepresented people
Lyrics submitted by Jamie Starr
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