Lord keep us safe in these trying times
When people have hatred in their hearts and are committing crimes
Taking lives of the minorities and not feeling bad
Ripping men and women from homes making families sad
Beating the men of color til they’re black and blue
And the ones who stand up for us are only a few
When we peacefully protest that black lives matter
The elite just have to butt in with their unwanted chatter
When we stand up for ourselves and try not to riot
They still think we’re good for nothing so we have to sigh at it
Then we loot, scream, yell, and holler
At the ones who don’t seem to care because they make the dollars
We tried to do Martin but it seems like it’s time for Malcolm X
If that doesn’t work I’m scared for what happens next
I pray and stand for my people who are down right tired
Because this new generation ain’t going and are truly wired
To stand up for what is right and be treated with respect
Lord I pray that their hope won’t be one you neglect
Be Sweet 