[Verse 1]
Now, I was told to never bite off more then I could chew
But then you better bite enough for if you don't, my boy, you're blue
Now I wonder, can others see the system my eyes see
Or do they see and say they don't and blame it on society
The days I’ve spent on Earth come to over just eight thousand
And as I live I learn because there's always someone mouthing
Speaking on an issue, praise you or they diss you
Long as I come strong the words fly by me like Scott tissue
My people: from 'nigga' to 'negro' to 'man of color'
Killed my father and my brother so that you could rape my mother
Now you wonder, why is it through instinct you fear
Wouldn't dare me to stare, run for self, you're out of here
Not to worry, to harm you, not intention of my creed
But to stop your greed and give me what I need
Opportunity, for a life for me
And generations to come within tranquility
Now harmony is a total love of things
For those who are inclined or better yet like to sing
But peace of mind, it is my right therefore the spark will ignite
'Till I can catch a cab at Midtown at midnight
'Till I can be myself and not be thought of as worse
'Till I can buy a slice from Howard Beach to the 'Hurst
'Till I can get to play without fear of eject
And occupations which I seek I can have if I select
Now if I so select and reach out to make touch
How can you say that I ask for too much?
Now, I was told to never bite off more then I could chew
But then you better bite enough for if you don't, my boy, you're blue
Now I wonder, can others see the system my eyes see
Or do they see and say they don't and blame it on society
The days I’ve spent on Earth come to over just eight thousand
And as I live I learn because there's always someone mouthing
Speaking on an issue, praise you or they diss you
Long as I come strong the words fly by me like Scott tissue
My people: from 'nigga' to 'negro' to 'man of color'
Killed my father and my brother so that you could rape my mother
Now you wonder, why is it through instinct you fear
Wouldn't dare me to stare, run for self, you're out of here
Not to worry, to harm you, not intention of my creed
But to stop your greed and give me what I need
Opportunity, for a life for me
And generations to come within tranquility
Now harmony is a total love of things
For those who are inclined or better yet like to sing
But peace of mind, it is my right therefore the spark will ignite
'Till I can catch a cab at Midtown at midnight
'Till I can be myself and not be thought of as worse
'Till I can buy a slice from Howard Beach to the 'Hurst
'Till I can get to play without fear of eject
And occupations which I seek I can have if I select
Now if I so select and reach out to make touch
How can you say that I ask for too much?
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