Problems
Duv Lyrics

Melanated and they hate it too often demonstrated
Being black-skinned and experiencing constant hatred and discrimination, which is frequently displayed and shown

Killing niggas cold blooded our hearts eliminated
Committing murders against black people without remorse, causing our compassion and empathy to be destroyed

Families grieving over dead bodies police KKK and Nazis
Witnessing the anguish of families mourning their lost loved ones due to the actions of police officers, the KKK, and white supremacists

War on black men and best believe them bitches beating bodies
There is a deliberate attack on black men, and it is undeniable that these oppressive forces are physically harming us

Hate to see my people shine rather keep my people blind
Those in power dislike seeing the success and progress of black individuals and would prefer to keep us ignorant and uninformed

Got some shit up on my chest and felt this was a decent time
I have something important to express and felt that this was an appropriate moment to do so

Riding with the seat reclined hate to see police behind
Driving with my seat leaned back, feeling uneasy whenever I notice police officers trailing behind me

Enough to make a two-time loser nigga go and reach for iron
It is sufficient to cause someone who has been previously convicted of a crime to resort to using a firearm for protection

Shoot 1st questions last blue shirts and a badge
Law enforcement officers shoot without hesitation and delay asking questions later, all while wearing their blue uniforms and badges

Black lives don’t matter matter fact never have
The lives of black people are not valued, in fact, they never have been

Treat us like we less than men but that's where our blessings stem
We are treated as if we are inferior to men, but that is the very source of our strength and blessings

Once we eliminate our fear of death we get the best of them
When we no longer fear death, we gain an advantage over our oppressors

Bout that time we come together we can’t win this shit alone
It is about time we unite because we cannot overcome these challenges individually

Its either now or never time for niggas to be strong
The present moment is crucial, it is the time for black individuals to showcase their strength

Kill ourselves for no reason this a reason to kill
We harm and kill each other without a valid cause, which becomes a justification for others to harm and kill us

Cuz if we don’t then they won’t find a reason to chill
If we do not address this issue, they will not have any motivation to change their harmful behaviors

Coming up without a father nigga daddy in jail
Growing up without a father figure because my dad is incarcerated

Mama gotta raise a man help lil daddy prevail
My mother has to raise me and guide me to ensure I overcome the challenges associated with having an absent father

Though the odds stacked against him they want him to fail
Despite facing numerous obstacles, they want me to be unsuccessful

Rather see us where the felons be then see us get bail
They would prefer to see us end up as felons rather than granting us bail

Hands up still shoot us claiming we a threat to em
Even when we raise our hands in surrender, they still shoot us and falsely claim that we pose a threat to them

Write it down up in the paperwork like nigga stepped to em
They write false narratives in official reports, stating that we provoked them

See the story on the news then its vigils and balloons
When our deaths are covered in the news, it leads to candlelight vigils and memorial balloons

Every time you look around somebody gone too soon
Every time you glance around, another person has been lost prematurely

Aint no justice in the system man its them against us
The justice system is flawed, it is a battle between them, the oppressors, and us, the oppressed

Aint nobody on the jury with the same skin as us
There is never anyone on the jury who shares our same skin color

Crack still up in the hood leeching off niggas souls
The presence of crack cocaine is still prevalent in our neighborhoods, draining the life and spirit of black individuals

Whether dealer or abuser eating y’all niggas whole
Both the drug dealers and the drug abusers are destroying the community

Got our focus one-sided kill each other at will
Our attention is redirected towards killing each other without remorse

Rather let the sun guide it heal each other and build
We should allow positivity and enlightenment to lead us, so we can heal and construct a better future together

Another Black Wall Street due that's strictly online
We should establish another Black Wall Street, but this time, it should primarily exist in the digital realm to avoid destruction

That way they can’t bomb our shit and we can split every dime
By doing so, our businesses and wealth will be protected from being destroyed, and we can evenly distribute the profits

Rest in peace to George Floyd Eric Garner, I can’t breathe
We pay tribute to those who have lost their lives unjustly, like George Floyd and Eric Garner, who uttered the words 'I can't breathe'

And they mad at Kaepernick for bowing down on one knee
People criticize Colin Kaepernick for peacefully protesting by taking a knee during the national anthem

We don’t pledge to your allegiance fuck the premise and the thesis
We refuse to pledge our loyalty to a system that oppresses us, disregarding its foundation and purpose

If we can’t be free nigga it can’t be peace
If we are not offered true freedom, peace cannot exist

Gotta stay woke and ready nigga we can’t be sleep
We must remain aware of the issues and prepared to take action, rather than being ignorant or complacent

By any means necessary nigga we can’t be sheep
We must do whatever it takes to bring about change, refusing to blindly follow and conform

Time to ride for a cause instead of riding to floss
It is time to fight for a purposeful mission instead of using our resources solely for materialistic displays

Niggas feeling they self look in they eyes and they lost
Some individuals are overly confident and conceited, but when they truly examine themselves, they realize they are misguided

Think this shit don’t apply until they forced to comply
Some people believe that these issues do not affect them until they are personally compelled to conform

Thinking officers friendly until they show em they lied
Believing that law enforcement officers are amicable, but their actions later prove otherwise

Call that shit growing pains another blow to they pride
Considering these challenges as necessary for growth, but it is ultimately a blow to their ego

And even though they won’t admit it nigga know it inside
Although they may not acknowledge it openly, deep down, they are aware of the truth

They tell us pray to white Jesus same one that let em beat us
They instruct us to pray to a white representation of Jesus, who seemingly allowed the mistreatment and violence against us

Though I never question God just some shit I don’t agree with
I never doubt the existence of God; however, there are certain aspects that I do not agree with

Nigga know our time coming cuz I see it and believe it
I am confident that our time for positive change is approaching because I can envision it and have faith in its realization

And once I write it down my niggas destined to achieve it
Once I articulate and document these thoughts, my fellow black individuals are bound to accomplish our shared goals

Ain't nowhere that we can go without em that been for years
Black problems are so deeply rooted that it is impossible to escape them, as this has been the case for a long time

Hate to see a nigga living life Heaven forbid
They despise witnessing a black person enjoying life, as if it is a forbidden occurrence

Shoot a nigga without thinking twice that's how it is
They impulsively shoot a black person without any consideration, as that is their modus operandi