Peace
A.M.T.B. Lyrics
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Let bygones be bygones
I tried to take the high road
But now another life's gone
What you expect from me, to turn the other cheek?
All you bring is war, asking me for peace
What you expect from me, when all you bring is greed
All you bring is war, asking me for peace
Ha, but now I gotta piece piece piece
But now I gotta piece piece piece
Ha, but now I gotta piece piece piece
Yeah, yeah
Yeah, they say let's make America great again
Except for the slavery and genocide
When we killed all the natives and steal their tribes
And the time we denied the women's rights
Huh, talkin' 'bout great, like the AIDS outbreak
Like when they brought crack cocaine to the hood
Like when they brought heroin to the states
Look, justice is not on the internet
Equality don't have a Twitter account
The last words that a man should ever hear
Should never be "get on the ground"
Our culture so misunderstood, it's cloudy up over the hood
I'm thinkin' 'bout packing my bags and leaving this country for good
Glock, Glock in my car for your probable 'cause
'Cause even the law don't follow the law
Guess it's my fault for being black
A country built on my people's backs
Up in first class, yeah my seat is back
Even when I'm bored and I'm tryna see my past
Tell me, if you had a chance, would you go back in time to see the past?
Waitin', waitin', waitin' for reparation
For the end of segregation
All we got was month and a television station
All they teach is slavery and we celebrate it
They turn the cheek if we should perish
Huh, jut just remember you can't spell America without Eric, dance!
I tried to take the high road
Let bygones be bygones
I tried to take the high road
But now another life's gone
What you expect from me, to turn the other cheek?
All you bring is war, asking me for peace
What you expect from me, when all you bring is greed
All you bring is war, asking me for peace
But now I gotta piece piece piece
Ha, but now I gotta piece piece piece
But now I gotta piece piece piece
Ha, but now I gotta piece piece piece
Yeah, yeah
By any means necessary
Lately two many mommas out here bearing babies
It really ain't safe 'round here no more
Scared of the law when they get outdoors
And will we ever be at peace, man? I ain't sure
But for now I'm like Malcolm out the window it's simple altercation
Got these motherfuckers blazin' and I ain't tryna say bye to my kinfolk
They choke us out like what they need a noose for?
Gentrify like fuck wherever you go
Prison walls nowadays big biz
Give us dope then lock us up to get riches
Then send us out to a job we can't get
You had that nigga flipped now you back in the system
That's a cold game man, aww dog if there's a God pray she listening
The president don't give a fuck about us
The government don't give a fuck either
They talkin' "make America great again"
I just wanna save my people
I just want that forty acres and a mule
Another promise didn't fall through
Just a whole lot of propaganda and lying to me and you
(I tried to take the high road, listen) I tried to take the high road
Let bygones be bygones
I tried to take the high road
But now another life's gone
What you expect from me, to turn the other cheek?
All you bring is war, asking me for peace
What you expect from me, when all you bring is greed
All you bring is war, asking me for peace
But now I gotta piece piece piece
Ha, but now I gotta piece piece piece
But now I gotta piece piece piece
Ha, but now I gotta piece piece piece
Yeah, yeah
The lyrics to A.M.T.B.'s "Peace" are a powerful commentary on the current state of America and the world at large. The artist takes on issues of race, inequality, and justice in a way that is both incisive and emotional. The song speaks to the frustration and anger felt by many who are marginalized and oppressed, and it also highlights the difficult choices that people face when confronted with violence and injustice.
In the first verse, the artist talks about trying to take the high road and let bygones be bygones, but realizing that there can be no peace until those who bring war and greed are held accountable. The chorus repeats the line "But now I gotta piece piece piece," which can be interpreted as both a call to arms and a lament for the loss of life and innocence. The second verse takes on the idea of "making America great again," pointing out that the country's history is marred by slavery, genocide, and other forms of harm. The artist also suggests that true justice and equality are not found on the internet or social media, but through hard work and sacrifice.
Overall, "Peace" is a song that speaks to the struggles and hopes of a generation that is fighting for change. It is a powerful indictment of the current state of affairs, but it also offers a glimmer of hope for a better future.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to take the high road
I attempted to act in a mature and reasonable manner
Let bygones be bygones
Leave the past in the past
But now another life's gone
But someone has died
What you expect from me, to turn the other cheek?
Why should I just let it go?
All you bring is war, asking me for peace
All you do is cause conflict, yet still expect me to make amends
What you expect from me, when all you bring is greed
How can I trust you when all you care about is money?
But now I gotta piece piece piece
But now I have to protect myself
Yeah, they say let's make America great again
Some people claim they want to improve the US
Except for the slavery and genocide
Except for the horrific treatment of minority groups in the country's history
When we killed all the natives and steal their tribes
When the indigenous population was killed and their lands were taken
And the time we denied the women's rights
And when females were not given equal rights
Talkin' 'bout great, like the AIDS outbreak
Despite claims of greatness, the epidemic was mismanaged and many died
Justice is not on the internet
Internet activism does not always lead to tangible change
Equality don't have a Twitter account
You can't achieve true equality through social media alone
Should never be 'get on the ground'
No one should be met with violence from law enforcement
Our culture so misunderstood
People often don't grasp the struggles and complexities of certain communities
I'm thinkin' 'bout packing my bags and leaving this country for good
I'm considering moving away permanently
'Cause even the law don't follow the law
Even those in power don't always abide by the rules
Guess it's my fault for being black
I feel blamed for my skin color
A country built on my people's backs
The US was established through the hard work and suffering of black people
All they teach is slavery and we celebrate it
Slavery is glorified and not properly addressed in education
They turn the cheek if we should perish
Our struggles are ignored if we face negative consequences
I tried to take the high road
I attempted to act in a mature and reasonable manner
Let bygones be bygones
Leave the past in the past
But now another life's gone
But someone has died
What you expect from me, to turn the other cheek?
Why should I just let it go?
All you bring is war, asking me for peace
All you do is cause conflict, yet still expect me to make amends
What you expect from me, when all you bring is greed
How can I trust you when all you care about is money?
But now I gotta piece piece piece
But now I have to protect myself
By any means necessary
I will do what I must to survive
Lately too many mommas out here bearing babies
Too many women are losing their children
It really ain't safe 'round here no more
Living in this area is no longer secure
Scared of the law when they get outdoors
Fearful of being unfairly targeted by law enforcement
And will we ever be at peace, man? I ain't sure
I'm not confident we'll ever experience true peace
Got these motherfuckers blazin' and I ain't tryna say bye to my kinfolk
People are violent, and I don't want to lose my loved ones
They choke us out like what they need a noose for?
Police brutality is leading to many unjust deaths
Give us dope then lock us up to get riches
A cycle of drug use and imprisonment is a profitable business
Then send us out to a job we can't get
Our system sets us up to fail
Just a whole lot of propaganda and lying to me and you
We're fed false information and deceptions
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BOBBY RAY SIMMONS JR., JUSTIN LEWIS SCOTT
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