Glory
D-Nice Lyrics

When they gon' give us the blue suits?
Referring to the blue uniforms worn by Union soldiers during the Civil War. Black people were not allowed to serve as soldiers then. They are asking when they will be granted the right to serve.

Back in the civil war days of 1863 was the year that free blacks would try to adapt as soldiers Live as equals and get what's owed us And in this time they had yet to find inner peace Which comes from the heart and mind So listen close as I explain the story of the regiment of blacks on the path to find Glory
It was 1863, the time when free blacks aimed to become soldiers to achieve equality and get what was owed to them. They were still seeking inner peace. D-Nice narrates a story of a regiment of black soldiers that embarked on a journey to find Glory.

"Courage, spirit, and honor" .. on the path to find Glory "Courage, spirit, and honor"
The traits of courage, spirit, and honor are what black soldiers sought while on their journey to find Glory.

Here's an example of courage and strength that dwelled in the men that went the whole length To prove that each can stand as a man And demonstrate, he can carry his own weight
D-Nice gives an example of how black soldiers showed courage and strength to prove their manhood and capabilities.

But there was some tryin to add to the plight of the black man, denyin his right to fight as an equal, for self-esteem Ran through the crew or so it seemed Cause even in times when life seemed colder He still remained proud to be a black soldier Waitin for the chance to advance and under the circumstance, managed to enhance his courage, and when put to war he'd do much more than what's bargained for And each man, that can tell the story knew from the start deep down in his heart they'd find Glory
Even though some denied black soldiers their right to fight as equals for self-esteem, they remained proud of their black heritage. Whenever they got a chance to prove themselves, they would enhance and exceed the expectations, and each of them knew they would find Glory.

"Courage, spirit, and honor" .. on the path to find Glory "Courage, spirit, and honor" .. break it down {*scratch: "here's an example of courage and strength"*}
Traits of courage, spirit, and honor are reiterated to be the essential principles the black soldiers held while they journeyed to find Glory.

These brothers have died and cried, for power and freedom But now look what we've done We're robbin and killin our own race Black and rap will be lost without a trace So take heed to the knowledge I'm bustin You're sellin yourself short, that's "Self Destruction" The song I sing to let freedom ring So listen to the knowledge I bring as I speak about Glory
D-Nice mentions that black people fought and died for freedom, and black people should not act against one another. He cautions against self-destruction and lets his music be a call for freedom. He encourages the audience to listen to the knowledge shared and speaks about the Glory black soldiers searched for.