Wishing
Edo G ft.Pete Rock & Masta Ace Lyrics

Yeah, I wish the President would stop lyin'
I wish the President would be honest instead of constantly lying.

Black babies would stop cryin'
I wish that black babies would stop suffering and crying.

And you brothers would stop dyin'
I wish that black men would stop being killed and dying.

I wish the police would stop killin'
I wish that the police would stop using excessive force and killing people.

Politicians stop stealin' and actin' like they not dealin'
I wish politicians would stop being corrupt and pretending they're not involved in illegal dealings.

When they know they got bricks on the street
Politicians know they have illegal drugs being sold on the streets.

At the country club, fixin' to eat
Politicians are enjoying their lives and don't care about the problems they're causing.

I can see 'em now
I can picture the corrupt politicians enjoying their lives while the rest of us suffer.

I wish we'd get this shit figured out
I wish we could solve our problems and create a better society.

And stop goin' the trigger route
I wish we would stop resorting to violence and using guns to solve our problems.

And actin' all niggaed out
I wish we would stop conforming to negative stereotypes and acting irresponsibly.

On the block with the nine cocked
I wish young black men would stop carrying guns and using them to solve problems on the streets.

I wish we try and stop, stop pushin' for the prime box
I wish we would stop putting material possessions above everything else and instead focus on creating a better world.

I wish we wasn't so obsessed with death
I wish we would stop glorifying violence and death in our culture.

Tell me is it 'cause we blessed with less?
Is our obsession with violence and death because we have fewer opportunities and less privilege than others?

I don't know really
I'm not sure of the answer to that question.

I wish the world was safer, I'm scared to travel abroad
I wish the world was a safer place and I wouldn't be afraid to travel.

That's why I travel with the Lord
I rely on my faith to protect me when I travel.

I wish a cab would stop for me in the rain
I wish I could get a cab when I need it, even if it's raining.

I know you want to call me insane
I know some people might think my wishes are unrealistic or crazy.

I'm a dreamer
I'm an optimist who believes that a better world is possible.

I wish my pops didn't die when I was seven years old
I wish my father didn't die when I was a child.

If there's life after death, is Heaven this cold?
I wonder what happens after we die and if my father is in a better place.

I wish I could wipe the tears of all the cryin' mothers
I wish I could help ease the pain of mothers who have lost their children.

Wish New York niggas didn't start flyin' colors
I wish gang violence didn't exist and young men didn't feel the need to join gangs.

I wish my people stop avoidin' the truth
I wish that my community would face the hard truths about our problems and work to fix them.

BET stop poisonin' youth
I wish that media outlets like BET would stop perpetuating negative stereotypes and instead uplift and empower young people.

We need changes for teenagers as they go through phases
We need to create a better society and support system for young people as they grow and develop.

More than just a concrete jungle, the world got green acres
We need to recognize that the world is not just a cruel, urban environment, but that there are opportunities and beauty in nature as well.

I wish I'd been more diligent
I wish I had worked harder and been more focused in my life.

Smart cats rhyme militant
I respect rappers who use their platform to spread positive messages and inspire change.

The fresh rhyme ignorant
I'm disappointed when artists choose to promote negative messages and stereotypes in their music.

I wish the world didn't give us funny looks
I wish that people didn't judge us based on stereotypes and assumptions.

Think we all just dummies and crooks
I wish that people didn't assume that all black people are uneducated or involved in criminal activity.

Athletes and entertainers singin' hooks
I wish that black people were recognized for more than just their athletic and musical talents.

We need more black babies that's in the books (read on)
We need to encourage more black children to read and value education, so they can have more opportunities in life.

I wish God could take away the pain
I wish that there was some way to eliminate the suffering and pain that people experience in life.

I wish I didn't get searched when I come through customs
I wish that I didn't experience discrimination and profiling when traveling.

I wish Christians stop beefin' with Muslims
I wish that people could respect each other's religions and live in harmony.

Wish the poor didn't have to take welfare
I wish that everyone had access to the resources and support they needed to live a fulfilling life.

Wish America had universal health care
I wish that everyone had access to quality healthcare, regardless of their income or social status.

'cause ain't no help here
The current system is failing and not providing the resources and support that people need.

In a country where we don't fight fair
The system is unjust and leaves many people at a disadvantage.

The American Dream becomes a nightmare
For many people, the idea of the American dream is a lie and a source of frustration and despair.

It's all hype here
The American dream is often nothing more than an empty promise of success and happiness.

And on this track, bust all I might bear
I'm using this song to express my frustrations and hope for a better world.

I wish Bush just get out of office (get out!)
I wish that former President George W. Bush would have left office and not had the opportunity to cause more harm.

Before he start World War III and try to off us
I'm concerned about the potential for war and violence under his leadership.

It won't cost them, but it will cost us
Politicians who start wars and engage in harmful policies are not the ones who suffer the consequences.

And right now, believe me, you lost us
I've lost faith in the government and those in power to create positive change and serve the people.