Holy War
B.M.R. Lyrics

I walked in the corner store and spoke to the Arabs
I went into a store owned by Arab people and greeted them

I said Salam, them niggas ain't say it back
I said 'peace' to them, but they didn't respond

I'm like, 'fuck is wrong with y'all?'
I wondered why they didn't respond and was annoyed by their behavior

It was a black man that introduced you to the Quran
It was a black man who first taught about the Quran

Prophet Muhammad called on Bilal to read the Adan
Bilal, a black man, was called on by Prophet Muhammad to recite the Adan

Bilal was a black man, need I go on?
The point is clear that one of the most important figures in Islam was a black man

Islam has no color, it's a way of life
Islam is a religion that is not tied to any particular race or ethnicity, but is a way of living one's life

Muslim mean 'one who is at peace', now get it right
The word 'Muslim' means someone who is peaceful, so don't misunderstand what Islam stands for

And Jesus looks like me, he wasn't white
Jesus was not a white man, but rather someone who looked like me

Burnt feet, hair like wool, my nigga Christ
Jesus had features that are commonly associated with people of African descent, such as kinky hair and dark skin

See, they confused we the original Jews and Hebrews
The origin of Jewish and Hebrew culture is often confused, but it's clear that people like me are the original Jews and Hebrews

They tell it different when you watch the news, I see through
The media often twists the truth when it comes to issues related to race and religion, but I know better

The propaganda, Ignorant slander
There is often misinformation and vicious rumors spread about people like me and my beliefs

Though religion at times be a spiritual cancer
Religion can be harmful if taken to an extreme and used to justify hatred or violence

When your wisdom inclined, goose don't listen to gander
When you are wise, you should think for yourself rather than just following what others believe

My relationship with God, that's really the answer
The most important thing is my personal connection to God, which guides my beliefs and actions

It's nothing personal, well actually it is
Though I believe that everyone should have the freedom to practice their religion as they see fit, it is also a personal matter for me

What works for me might not work for you
Everyone has to find their own spiritual path that works best for them

As long as we can live in harmony
As long as we can coexist peacefully despite our differences, that's all that matters

It don't matter to me your creed
I don't care what your religious beliefs are

See, as long as your heart is pure, you're good with me
As long as you are a good person with a kind heart, I accept you

I'm just praying for some better days
I'm hoping for a more peaceful and just future

Peace God, this today's mathematics and yesterday's
I greet you with peace, and this is knowledge that is relevant both today and yesterday

Harmony as the record plays
As the music plays, I hope for harmony and unity among all people

We living in the, damn
We are currently living in a tumultuous time, filled with conflict and unrest

Before Ukraine it was Sadam Hussein
There is always conflict between different nations and leaders, such as Saddam Hussein in the past

Israel and Palestine never on the same page
The ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestine has been ongoing and shows no signs of resolution

See these gas prices going up, who you think paying
Gas prices continue to rise, and it is the average person who has to foot the bill

They pushing holy wars like its cocaine
People are promoting religious wars and conflicts like it's an addictive drug

I'm just tryna change my past ways
I'm trying to improve myself and make up for any mistakes I have made in the past

Feeling like Malcolm Little, 'bout to change my last name
I identify with Malcolm X, who changed his last name, and am considering changing my own to signify a new beginning

We living in the last days
Some believe that we are currently living in the 'end times', and that makes the state of the world even more precarious

We living in the, damn
Once again, I express my frustration and despair at the current state of the world