Find A Way
Coldcut (feat. Queen Latifah) Lyrics

I think you're a sucker if you stand there
It's silly to just stand still and not take action

In the midst of all this political fanfare
In the middle of all this political commotion

We're constantly fightin' to keep our rights, and
We're always battling to keep our freedoms

The more we press on, the more they tighten
The harder we push, the more our oppressors push back

Their grip, but I'm a soldier keepin' me from any rupture
But I'm a fighter who won't break under pressure

Don't listen to the negative, it will only self-destruct ya
Don't pay attention to negativity, it will only harm you

Blowin' a cloud of smoke? Yo, you must be on a mission
Smoking to do something purposeful

Who will save the day?
Who will come to our rescue?

Lord have mercy
May God have mercy on us

Who will find a way?
Who will discover a solution?

Who will take away the strife
Who will remove the conflict?

Oh Lord, rescue me from this life
God, please save me from this existence

Who will be the leader?
Who will take charge?

In a government so corrupt, they get greedier and greedier
In a government that is increasingly corrupt and selfish

What happened to 'a government for the people, by the people'
What happened to a government that serves the people?

What people? We ain't equal
What people are being served? We're not all equal

Discriminated against for race, religion, education
People face discrimination based on their race, religion, and education

And you call this a nation?
And you think this is a country worth being proud of?

I'm here to tell ya, hey, there ain't a day
I'm here to say that every day is important

(That what?) we should continue goin' on this way
We can't continue on the same path

Who will be responsible for teachin' the youth the truth
Who will educate the younger generations with the truth?

Who's accountable for establishin' world peace?
Who's responsible for creating global peace?

Catch the thugs, get rid of the drugs
Catch the criminals and eliminate drugs

Cure the poor, when will the bullshit cease?
Find a cure for poverty, when will the nonsense end?

Think of what you want to say, no doubt
Be thoughtful and confident in what you say

No one'll ever know you're stupid till you open your mouth
People won't know you're ignorant until you speak

I'm callin' your bluff, it's time for a decision
I'm challenging you to stop pretending and make a choice

(Ask me) but if you got more beef, smoke this one
But if you have more problems, try this solution

I'm the Queen by virtue of her guidance, show me
As a wise and strong female leader, show me respect

Guarded by the Flavor Unit, no one can dethrone me
Protected by my loyal team, I can't be overthrown

Latifah, the feminine professor of wits
I'm Queen Latifah, an intelligent and savvy woman

Coldcut's on the mix
Coldcut is creating the music

And it ticks us off when we see so much wrong
It angers us to see so much injustice

(What's wrong) World, what's goin' on?
What is happening to our world?

That's a question for you to ask yourself
That's a question for each individual to reflect on

Or are you that caught up in your wealth?
Or are you too obsessed with accumulating wealth?

Kids are growin' up with materialistic minds
Children are being raised with a focus on material possessions

They become cruel and unkind
This leads to them becoming harsh and unkind

Spendin' all your money on Nikes and Filas
Spending all your money on expensive sneakers

But when you see a panhandler, it's 'Ha-ha-ha
But when you see a homeless person, you ridicule them

What a bum, get a job,' I should hit you
You say 'get a job', but I should hit you for being so insensitive

With another verse of lyrics that'll fitcha
With another round of powerful lyrics that will challenge you

The words are cunning, stunning enough to pierce
The lyrics are clever and striking enough to cut through

But if you want to get fierce (do what?) smoke this one
But if you want to get tough, try this solution

[Chorus]
Refrain from the song

Smoke this one
Try this solution