This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
The Lord your God is He who goes with you to fight for you against your enemies, to give you the victory
I know for sure black people is heaven sent
I learned this not from the slick words spoke by the Reverend
Solely from what we overcame, overcome
For years we've been on the run
Now they claim we jumped the gun
So they gun us down
Black women the strongest and wisest of God's creation
Learn your history beauty of African royalty
Deserving of unconditional love from the black men first, and everyone else regardless of worldly policies
With unity who knows what we could achieve
Who dares deny us our dreams
Prosperity at our feet
We, are kings not slaves, mentally enslaved to think we less
A new nation of warriors rise to break free from this curse
And lead all to new beginnings
Have the tough conversations
With or without your permission
We will see it through
Our hearts stay true
Just know we built different
It's just how we do
Yo it's just how we do
We ain't scared no more
We'll take control of our destiny
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Old ways to rule cannot be used in the new age
Politicians be two faced
These old men have no shame
Recycled tactics
Tell us to choose, consider the lesser evil
Further proof, you're not for the people
Your words are deceitful
I must confess
Your routine of divide and conquer
Classic, I am impressed
But we learned and modified the ideas of our old heads
A solid foundation of focus, so no we not scared
We really fighting two fights
One against our skin type who think there are things we dont deserve, that includes life
And that's the hardest one
Cos we need every one on board for a fighting chance against the systematic suppression of us
Plan A, circulation of wealth
A1 Education and preservation of health
Reshuffle the cards
We will no longer play with the hand we've been dealt
The future dey but
The present is ours
We ain't scared no more
We'll take control of our destiny
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Still have my homies alive if we only had
Freedom
You want enjoy peace but you no want give us our
Freedom
Freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom
I know for sure black people is heaven sent
I learned this not from the slick words spoke by the Reverend
Solely from what we overcame, overcome
For years we've been on the run
Now they claim we jumped the gun
So they gun us down
Black women the strongest and wisest of God's creation
Learn your history beauty of African royalty
Deserving of unconditional love from the black men first, and everyone else regardless of worldly policies
With unity who knows what we could achieve
Who dares deny us our dreams
Prosperity at our feet
We, are kings not slaves, mentally enslaved to think we less
A new nation of warriors rise to break free from this curse
And lead all to new beginnings
Have the tough conversations
With or without your permission
We will see it through
Our hearts stay true
Just know we built different
It's just how we do
Yo it's just how we do
We ain't scared no more
We'll take control of our destiny
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Old ways to rule cannot be used in the new age
Politicians be two faced
These old men have no shame
Recycled tactics
Tell us to choose, consider the lesser evil
Further proof, you're not for the people
Your words are deceitful
I must confess
Your routine of divide and conquer
Classic, I am impressed
But we learned and modified the ideas of our old heads
A solid foundation of focus, so no we not scared
We really fighting two fights
One against our skin type who think there are things we dont deserve, that includes life
And that's the hardest one
Cos we need every one on board for a fighting chance against the systematic suppression of us
Plan A, circulation of wealth
A1 Education and preservation of health
Reshuffle the cards
We will no longer play with the hand we've been dealt
The future dey but
The present is ours
We ain't scared no more
We'll take control of our destiny
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Yeah yeah
Still have my homies alive if we only had
Freedom
You want enjoy peace but you no want give us our
Freedom
Freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom, freedom
Lyrics submitted by bananahero
Today, Not Tomorrow Lyrics as written by John Quaye-foli
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
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