Vendetta
Andy Mineo Lyrics

I told you so
I warned you that things were not as they seemed

I told you
I warned you about the lies that you are being fed

We are the ones
Our generation is responsible for making a difference

'Cause 'Pac did a lot more for me than Barack
Tupac, a rapper, influenced me more than the former US president

Salute
Acknowledgement of the struggle and fight for change

La, da-da, da, da, da, da, da
An upbeat and catchy hook that brings the listener to attention

We're not afraid to lose everything we got
We are willing to risk it all for what we believe in

'Cause all we really got is our word, word, word
The only thing we can truly own is our integrity and reputation

The pen is greater than the sword
Words hold more power than violence

By the people, for the people
A quote from Abraham Lincoln that emphasizes the importance of democracy

Seems like you only look out for your sort of people
Politicians only care about those who are similar to them

I look around, it's more evil
There is a lot of corruption and wrongdoing in society

God I see it in me
I recognize my own flaws and need for change

You see, um
I want to bring attention to a serious issue

Everyday we closer to that funeral
Each day brings us a step closer to our ultimate fate

Everyday a struggle, but the struggle still beautiful
Despite the challenges, the fight for what's right is still worth it

And doctors don't got patience for their patients
Medical professionals are often too rushed to provide the care that patients need

So they just send them to that pharmaceutical
Doctors resort to simply prescribing medication rather than addressing underlying issues

We tell 'em that they need drugs
We as a society rely too heavily on medication as a solution

But I know that they need love
What people truly need is love and compassion, not just medication

I ain't scared of that war or the violence
I am not afraid of physical conflict or aggression

The thing I'm more terrified of is
What I am scared of is ...

I wanna snatch my generation out this apathy
I want to motivate my peers to become more proactive and engaged

Gotta do that now 'fore this voice grow out of reach
It's important to act now before our influence wanes

And what we feedin' people that's a tragedy
What we as a society are offering people is only leading to further problems

So what you want, the chemicals or calories?
Do you want artificial solutions or healthy, natural sustenance?

Nobody taught us how to eat
As a society, we lack knowledge about proper nutrition

Momma gon' work the sixty hour weeks
Many mothers have to work long hours to support their families

What's for dinner?
The struggle to put food on the table is real

Well, what's quicker and cheap
Often, convenience and affordability win over quality

You got remote parents, you'll be raised by the TV
When parents aren't present, technology can become a substitute for nurturing and guidance

My momma worked the night shift
My mom worked long hours to provide for us

Still made it out to every single game
She still made time to be present and involved in my life

While my father sat at home
In contrast, my father was not as present or involved

I promise when I have my own that we will never be the same
I vow to be a present and involved parent to my future children

Look, Mr., Mr. or Mrs
Addressing government officials

Government official, we just won't listen
Our disillusionment with the government leads us to ignore their messages

You can't relate to how we livin' from where you're sittn'
Those in power don't understand the struggles that the average person faces

That's why the artist got more influence than the polititian
Musicians have more power to inspire change than politicians do

This my generation
We are the ones who will make a difference

We know the news never tell the truth so we go to Twitter for our information
We have lost trust in traditional news sources and turn to social media for our information

It's so fast, ya'll seem slow to us
Social media moves at an increased pace, making traditional news sources seem obsolete

By the time you print it tomorrow it's old to us
News is outdated and irrelevant by the time it is printed

We are the ones that you used to be, brave idealists with a dream
We are the ones who hold the beliefs and values that previous generations also held

That went corrupted by the cream, yeah
However, previous generations became corrupted by greed and materialism

This pen is not for sale
My words and values cannot be bought or paid for

They nickel and dime'n
Those in power are trying to cheapen and trivialize our voices

We still throwin' quarters in a wishing well
We are still holding onto our hopes and dreams

And I know you can't imagine losin' the lifestyle that you so used to havin'
Those in power are too comfortable with their lifestyles to consider true change

And, yo, we still make decisions for the fact that they awesome
We still make decisions based on self-interest and superficial reasons

Not just for the profit margin
We need to start prioritizing more than just financial gain

Hold up, how i'm talkin?
Pause, let me clarify what I am saying

I got excess, others got need
I have more than I need, while others are struggling to get by

I gotta answer to God for all of these sneaks
I will be held accountable for my actions and choices

I got a hundred pairs, but only two feet
Material possessions are excessive and unnecessary

God forgive me, I've been thinkin' 'bout me
I acknowledge my own selfishness and weaknesses

We point fingers at people who sin different, skin different
We place blame on people who are different from us, rather than looking at systemic issues

But the same color we bleed
Despite our differences, we are all human and face the same struggles

You wanna know the real problem in America?
Addressing the root issue of our society's problems

Always has been and it always will be, me
The root of the problem is each individual's own flaws and shortcomings

If you had any other answer you've been deceived
Any other solution offered is just masking the true issue

We've been lookin' for salvation in education, money, leaders, and policies
We have been trying to find solutions through external means rather than looking within ourselves

But we got a bigger need
What we truly need is a change in our hearts and minds

We got a sin debt that we inherited
We all have flaws and imperfections that need to be addressed

We divide ourself by class, skin color, and our heritage
Our society is divided by our differences rather than united by our common humanity

Well our Creator bankrupt the heaven so that we could all be there with him
God sacrificed everything so that we can all be saved and united with him

Brothers and sisters
A call for unity and togetherness