Find A Way
Coldcut feat. Queen Latifah Lyrics

I think you're a sucker if you stand there
If you do not take action during political uproar then you are foolish

In the midst of all this political fanfare
During a time of political uproar

We're constantly fightin' to keep our rights, and
We are consistently struggling to maintain our individual liberties

The more we press on, the more they tighten
The more we push for change, the more they resist it

Their grip, but I'm a soldier keepin' me from any rupture
They may have control, but I am a fighter that will never break

Don't listen to the negative, it will only self-destruct ya
Do not let the negative consume you as it will only lead to your downfall

Blowin' a cloud of smoke? Yo, you must be on a mission
Are you intentionally smoking to achieve a certain goal?

You want to smoke somethin'? Smoke this one
If you want to change your state of mind, use this as an alternative

Who will save the day?
Who will be the hero in this situation?

Lord have mercy
May God have compassion on us

Who will find a way?
Who will discover the solution to our problems?

Who will take away the strife
Who will relieve us from conflict and distress?

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

Who will be the leader? (Who will be the leader?)
Who will take charge in a corrupted government?

In a government so corrupt, they get greedier and greedier
In a system full of dishonesty, those in power become more and more selfish

What happened to 'a government for the people, by the people'
Why did the idea of a government that serves the individuals and is composed by the individuals fail?

What people? We ain't equal
Which people? We are not all treated fairly

Discriminated against for race, religion, education
Experiencing injustice due to ethnicity, faith, or level of education

And you call this a nation?
Is this what we consider a country?

I'm here to tell ya, hey, there ain't a day
I am here to convey that every day, we must address these issues

we should continue goin' on this way
We cannot continue with the status quo

Who will be responsible for teachin' the youth the truth
Who will educate the next generation with honesty?

Who's accountable for establishin' world peace?
Who is responsible for achieving global harmony?

Catch the thugs, get rid of the drugs
Apprehend the lawbreakers and eradicate narcotics

Cure the poor, when will the bullshit cease?
Improve the living conditions of the impoverished, when will the nonsense end?

Think of what you want to say, no doubt
Consider your words before speaking, without a doubt

No one'll ever know you're stupid till you open your mouth
No one will realize you're foolish until you vocalize your thoughts

I'm callin' your bluff, it's time for a decision
I am challenging your lies, it is time to make a choice

(Ask me) but if you got more beef, smoke this one
You can ask me for advice or you can choose meaningless conflict

I'm the Queen by virtue of her guidance, show me
I am the powerful female ruler due to my moral compass, prove me wrong

Guarded by the Flavor Unit, no one can dethrone me
Protected by my loyal entourage, no one can overthrow me

Latifah, the feminine professor of wits
Latifah, the knowledgeable woman of intellect

Coldcut's on the mix
Coldcut is the music producer

And it ticks us off when we see so much wrong
It makes us angry when we see so many problems

(What's wrong) World, what's goin' on?
What is the issue with the world, what is happening?

That's a question for you to ask yourself
This is a query you must pose to yourself

Or are you that caught up in your wealth?
Or are you too focused on your riches?

Kids are growin' up with materialistic minds
Children are developing a superficial attitude

They become cruel and unkind
This perspective leads them to be vicious and unpleasant

Spendin' all your money on Nikes and Filas
Spending all of your funds on shoes

But when you see a panhandler, it's "Ha-ha-ha
But when you notice a beggar, you laugh

What a bum, get a job," I should hit you
Belittling the poor by saying get a job, makes me want to strike you

With another verse of lyrics that'll fitcha
With another lyric that will cause you to experience pain

The words are cunning, stunning enough to pierce
The lyrics are shrewd and impressive enough to penetrate

But if you want to get fierce (do what?) smoke this one
But if you want to be aggressive, use this instead

[Chorus]
The chorus of the song