Remind My Soul
Akrobatik Lyrics

Yeah, it's gettin' wild out here
The current state of society is dangerous and chaotic.

It makes me wonder how a black man could ever raise a child out here
The challenges and risks faced by black men in raising their children in this society are concerning.

You know the old krumbsnatcha's in this land of decay
There are dangerous and corrupt individuals present in this decaying society.

So why we killin' for the crumbs when there's so much to stay?
Instead of fighting over crumbs, we should focus on preserving and building up the resources available to us.

We're no longer suposed to be slaves
As a society, we have moved past slavery as an institution and should embrace our freedom.

I bet Harriet Tubman will be turnin' in her grave
Harriet Tubman, a prominent abolitionist and advocate for freedom, would be disappointed with the current state of society.

Like remind my soul Of the time we were great before the self hate
The singer is asking to be reminded of the time when the black community had pride and self-love, before it turned to self-hatred.

My elders all feel the same there's no bravery
The older generation feels that there is a lack of bravery and courage in the current younger generation.

We're suposed to fight for freedom not just the end of slavery
As a society, we should strive for true freedom and equality, not just the absence of slavery.

Are we too selfish to even bless the kids with jewels
Do we care so little about the future generation that we don't invest in their education and well-being?

So our youth don't get played out for fools?
The singer is concerned that the youth will be taken advantage of and exploited if they are not given the tools to succeed.

Will they get program how to behave?
The artist is worried that society will teach the youth how to conform and behave instead of empowering them to think critically and question the status quo.

Malcolm X must be turnin' in his grave
Malcolm X, a prominent civil rights activist and advocate for black empowerment, would be disappointed with the current state of society and the treatment of the black community.

I met up with this dread, said "Peace, Respect" To set respect and not seen that around here yet
The singer encountered someone with a message of peace and respect, but notes that those qualities are often absent in society.

Black man kill himself for limited amount of wealth And them disrespecting women saw him disrespect himself
Some black men are willing to harm themselves and others to pursue wealth, which ultimately leads to self-disrespect.

I agree for what the dread haven't get off of his chest Bob Marley will be disturbed from his rest
If the man the artist met with is holding back his message, the artist Bob Marley, who was known for his music promoting peace and social justice, would be upset.

Can't work a dead end 9 to 5 for what To be another victim of social security cuts?
Working a low-paying dead-end job is not a path to financial security, as social security benefits may be cut in the future.

I gotta cut myself from the chains and run free Empower myself to be my own authority
The singer asserts that he must break free from societal constraints and empower himself to take control of his life.

People die so I don't have to be a runaway slave Nat Turner must be turnin' in his grave
Nat Turner, a slave rebellion leader, would be disappointed if he knew that people still suffer and die due to systemic oppression, despite the progress made since his time.

We thought to worship these rappers and athletes and actors Many who think they better in the walk right passed ya
Society idolizes celebrities and athletes, many of whom do not use their platform to advocate for important issues affecting the black community.

It's what you do off camera and off the court That really makes you worthy of the people support
The artist believes that true character is shown by what one does when they are not in the public eye, and that celebrities must actively use their influence for good to truly deserve support from the people.

But some brothers get those millions and forget how to behave Arther Ashe must be turnin' in his grave
Arthur Ashe, a tennis player and social justice activist, would be disappointed if he knew that some wealthy individuals forget their roots and do not use their success to contribute to society.

We crabs in a barrel, you ain't gettin out until I do first And that's why the guns burst
The mentality of sabotaging others in order to succeed oneself is harmful and leads to violence and destruction.

Whatever happened to strenght in numbers? Some of the greatest minds on the planet are among us
The artist laments the loss of solidarity and unity in the black community, even though there are many talented and intelligent individuals who could work together towards a common goal.

But so many start on strugglin' and never get saved Man, Martin must be turnin' in his grave
Martin Luther King Jr., a prominent civil rights leader, would be disappointed if he knew that so many people are still struggling to make ends meet and overcome systemic oppression today.

Remind my soul Of the time we were great before the self hate yo Yeah
The singer is asking to be reminded of a time when the black community had pride and self-love, before it turned to self-hatred.