We Are
Cy Young and Raheem Lyrics

Yo, just feeling the way that I do
I am expressing myself and the emotions that I feel.

Hope lives on, if not through me through song
Even if I don't have hope, I trust that my music can provide hope for others.

I'm getting the long, take deep breaths and hold on
I am enduring struggles and trying to stay strong and resilient.

I write like I realize I could be gone
I write with the understanding that my time on earth is limited and I must make the most of it.

I'm here, is the true meaning of love clear?
Being present and attentive is a crucial part of demonstrating love.

If love is pain, is love really fair?
Questioning the fairness of love and the pain that it can bring.

Is the meaning of life just to breed?
Questioning the purpose of human existence and whether it is simply to reproduce.

Is death losing all of your precious things?
Reflecting on what is truly valuable in life and whether physical possessions hold any significance in death.

Some think men don't cry, well, here's tears
Challenging the societal expectation that men should not show emotion like crying.

Been told all these lives for these years
Hearing the same messages repeated over time without clear answers or solutions.

It's unclear why truth is untold
Mystery surrounds why the truth is often not revealed or acknowledged.

But hold fast and truth will unfold
Despite uncertainty, it is important to remain steadfast and trust that the truth will ultimately be revealed.

I know but it's kinda hard to believe
Acknowledging that it can be difficult to accept certain realities.

That a whole generation will die over greed
Expressing anger and sadness at the fact that an entire generation can be lost due to greed and selfishness.

And that most of our young will die overseas
Recognizing the tragic loss of young lives in foreign wars and conflicts.

But it all remains to go unseen
Despite the gravity of these issues, they often remain unnoticed or ignored.

We are living for today not the past, trying to hold on
Choosing to live in the present moment and stay strong despite past struggles.

Cause the trouble won't last
Believing that current struggles and hardships are temporary and will eventually pass.

We are showing that the roots run deep
Demonstrating that our values and beliefs have strong and meaningful foundations.

And the hope won't cease 'cause everyday we believe
Maintaining hope and optimism through belief, even on difficult days.

We will, hold on and hold out, put it together
Preparing to endure and withstand trials and tribulations together as a community.

And make it work somehow
Being determined to find solutions and make things better, even when it seems impossible.

This is, this for Malcolm and music
Dedicating this song and movement to Malcolm X and the power of music to inspire change.

My story, my movement, never forgetting the children
This movement is about telling my personal story while also remembering and fighting for the future of children.

Keep your head to the sky
Keeping a positive outlook and looking towards the future with hope.

The only way that you fail is if you never ever try
Encouraging persistence and the mindset that failure only occurs if you give up completely.

Where I come from, I'm there for you, care for you
In my community, I show up and support those who need it.

You don't have to worry I'm gonna always be there for you
Assuring loved ones that they can rely on my steadfast support.

Doing what, laying the foundation 'cause we gonna make it
Building a strong foundation to create lasting positive change.

But it's gonna take dedication
Recognizing the effort and commitment required to achieve these goals.

And what and hope and love and peace
Necessities for real and lasting change: hope, love, and peace.

I hope one day you'll see and then you can join us
Expressing a hope that others will see and understand the movement and join in the efforts for positive change.

Remember after the pain there's sunshine
Believing that even after difficult times, brighter days are ahead.

It's not in vain we all feel it sometimes
Recognizing that it is normal and okay to feel pain and struggle at times.

Stay strong, hold on, we gonna make good
Staying strong and persevering through difficulties, trusting that positive outcomes will be achieved.

Every member [Incomprehensible]
Ending of line unclear, no meaning output.

This is for the mothers single handed
Acknowledging and honoring the strength of single mothers raising children on their own.

For all the ghettos way to dammit
Recognizing the harsh realities and struggles faced by those in underprivileged communities.

Hey, the world, don't you panic
Urging the world not to despair or panic in the midst of hardship and adversity.

Let courage lead you right
Encouraging bravery and courage as guides to making positive change.

Darkness is temporary
Promoting hope and optimism by recognizing that even dark times will eventually pass.

Even though the future's looking scary, yeah it is
Acknowledging that the future can seem daunting and frightening.

The most I don't make mistakes
Believing in a higher power that does not make mistakes or wrong choices.

When your chosen us the light
When one chooses the path of hope, love, and peace, they embody the light.

I know we're a long way from home
Feeling far from a place of comfort or safety.

On this land that they stole, took it all
Acknowledging the history of theft, colonization, and oppression of land and its people.

Gave us drugs after gold
Reflecting on the ways in which oppressed groups have been exploited and harmed through forced addictive substances.

Incarceration to a fold
Discussing the mass incarceration and disproportionate imprisonment of marginalized groups.

To raise the murder toll
Believing that certain systems and institutions only serve to perpetuate violence and harm.

What else, to divide communities
Questioning motivations behind actions that only serve to further divide and conquer communities already struggling for survival.

Do away with unity
Recognizing the power of unity and acknowledging actions taken to eradicate it.

Where the strength is human beings
Believing that the greatest strength lies within the resilience and capacity of human beings to make change and overcome adversity.