Black Beauty
Beres Lyrics

A man must be strong, to live long
To survive in this world, one must be mentally and physically strong, as problems will come and go throughout life.

Shake the negative vibe, trying to stay alive
Fight off negative thoughts and emotions in order to keep pushing forward and stay alive.

But I never said it would be easy
Acknowledge that life is difficult and comes with challenges that cannot be avoided.

Living in a system that you can't win
Recognize that some societal systems are designed to work against certain individuals and groups, and it can feel like an uphill battle to succeed within them.

But by the time you know and slow
As time goes by, one may become more aware of the challenges they face and find it harder to keep fighting.

Folks hardly want to say hello
Feelings of isolation and disconnection from others can arise when experiencing struggles in life.

But since we've got our pride we'll survive
Having a strong sense of self-worth and dignity can help one persevere and overcome struggles.

We believe in the black beauty
The beauty and strength of Black individuals and culture is recognized and celebrated.

Wherever you go please remember
An important reminder to be mindful and intentional in all actions and decisions.

If you can't be good be careful be joyful
Even when times are tough, one can choose to approach life with a positive attitude and find joy in small moments.

Oh we've come a long way and still here
Acknowledging the progress that has been made in the face of adversity, yet recognizing there is still much work to be done.

Been through all the stress
Experienced and endured difficult and trying situations and emotions.

And all the stress and fears
The weight of stress and fear can feel overwhelming at times during challenging situations.

That Jah is on your side trying to stay alive
Belief in a higher power or force that is helping to guide and protect oneself through life's struggles.

Cause by the time you go and slow
Reiterating that as time goes on, it can become harder to keep pushing through difficult situations.

The system didn't want to see you want to see you want to see you no more but since we got our pride
The systems that exist may actively work against certain individuals and groups, but having pride and a strong sense of self-worth can provide some inner strength to persevere.

My brother move on
Encouragement to keep pushing forward and not get stuck or hung up on past failures or difficulties.

And stand firm in your struggle
Hold onto one's strength and determination to overcome current struggles and challenges.

Jumping all the hurdle shed your burden
Overcome obstacles and struggles in order to become unburdened and lightened from past challenges.

I might say it's easier said than done
Acknowledgement that overcoming challenges is not easy, even if the advice given is straightforward.

Oh but our race is a hard race to run
Recognizing the unique challenges and struggles that come with being a part of a marginalized group in society.

But if you got your pride you'll survive
Having pride and a strong sense of self-worth can help one persevere and overcome challenges.

If you believe in your black beauty
Believing in and embracing the beauty and strength of one's Black identity can provide a source of inner strength and self-worth.