Safe
Dumbfoundead Lyrics

The other night i watched the Oscars and the roster of the only yellow men were all statues
I observed the Oscars recently and noticed that the nominations in the only category that represents my ethnicity were all white people.

We a quarter of the population there′s a room of fuckin' 1 percenters laughing at you,
Considering that our ethnic group constitutes 25% of the US population, it's infuriating to know that a room full of privileged elites representing only 1% of the population continue to disregard and mock us.

Fuck a bambu ceiling, guess i gotta play the villain,
I'm frustrated and tired of being marginalized and ignored because of my background; so, it seems as though I have to resort to being viewed as the 'bad guy' in order to create an impact.

ODB up at the Grammys on the mic like 'Wu-Tang is for the children!'
During the Grammys, ODB expressed how hip hop is for the youth, particularly those who belong to marginalized communities.

Bruce Jenner is woman, OJ was acquitted, Kim K is a hero,
It's fascinating how society can celebrate a person's gender transition, overlook a criminal's acquittal, and view a celebrity known for their sex tape as a hero while ignoring the hardships of others.

The sky is the limit any minute now they gonna let an Asian brotha′ get a lead role,
Even though it's rare to see an Asian lead actor in Hollywood, I believe that the current state of society is changing, and we might have more opportunities soon.

Shots fired ima reload, never saw this side of Chino,
I'll keep pushing forward and making my voice heard, even if it comes as a surprise to those who have always perceived me as a non-threatening person.

He was always quiet keeping to himself, never messed with anybody else thats the Jonathan that we know
People have always viewed me as reserved and calm, but they shouldn't mistake that for weakness or belonging to an inherently different category of people - it's just my nature.

Seems so safe, till one day things go cray,
Life can seem secure and stable until it quickly becomes chaotic and unpredictable.

I swear if things don't change, my actions can't be blamed, (STAND UP!)
If certain circumstances or issues that arise are not addressed or resolved, then I will not be held responsible for my reactions or the consequences that follow.

And now you gotta duck! you know you never gave a fuck!
It's too late to take action and protect yourself, you never cared enough to pay attention before.

I came to get my cut! (fuck you, pay me) you know i never gave a fuck!
I will demand and pursue what I'm owed, even if it means resorting to vulgar language or a modified mentality.

I aint never heard of none f y′all fools, i can do whatever every one of y′all do,
I may not be as noticeable or celebrated as some of you, but I'm just as capable of doing what you do.

If i never get a chance you might see the homie show up on the 5 o' clock news,
If I don't have the same opportunities as others, I might take extreme measures that could lead to consequences that are detrimental to me and others.

You aint never seen a yellow boy wild′n yellow boy shinin', sound the alarm i got news,
It's rare to see an Asian man speaking his mind or being in the spotlight, so society should take notice and be prepared for change.

Go ahead and pro-file em′ i aint pro-violence, shhhhh, silence is how yellow boys move,
Even though some people might view me as violent or dangerous, I am not actually promoting it; instead, keeping quiet and not stirring trouble is the norm for most Asian Americans.

Its been the same ol' thang, i swear the game don′t change,
The same issues and struggles continue to plague me and my community, and it seems unlikely that it will ever truly change or improve.

What you talkin bout there aint no space, guess i gotta go and make more space,
Even though some individuals claim that there's no room for people like me or my accomplishments, I will make space and break barriers anyway.

You know I'm cool as a motherfucker chillin' in the cut hella quiet with the loud pack,
I might appear calm and collected on the surface, but I'm surrounded by people who are louder or more attention-seeking than I am.

Since I′m a cool motherfucker you think everything is safe till i ask you where the safe at!
Since I'm perceived as being low-key or laid back, you might assume that everything is secure in my presence until I ask where you've kept your valuables, exposing the fallacy of your presumptions.

(You took me as safe, That was your first mistake, who said i was safe)
The fact that you deemed me as being non-threatening or incapable of causing harm was a misguided notion, as no one knows or can guarantee your safety, including me.