Wishing
Edo G ft. Masta Ace Lyrics

Yeah, I wish the President would stop lyin'
I hope the President will start being honest and truthful in his words and actions.

Black babies would stop cryin'
I hope that there will be an end to the suffering of black babies, and they won't cry anymore.

And you brothers would stop dyin'
I wish that black people won't die anymore in acts of violence and hatred.

I wish the police would stop killin'
I hope that police will stop killing innocent people and showing bias towards certain races.

Politicians stop stealin' and actin' like they not dealin'
I hope that politicians will stop committing corrupt actions and pretending to be innocent.

When they know they got bricks on the street
I find it hypocritical that politicians seem innocent while they know they are committing immoral activities.

At the country club, fixin' to eat
Politicians own clubs and are living luxuriously while committing immoral activities.

I wish we'd get this shit figured out
I want to see progress and solutions to the social, political, and economic issues that we face.

And stop goin' the trigger route
I wish that we could stop resorting to violence and find peaceful solutions to problems.

And actin' all niggaed out
I wish that black people could stop acting in ways that reinforce negative stereotypes.

On the block with the nine cocked
I don't want to see people carrying guns and committing violent acts on the streets.

I wish we try and stop, stop pushin' for the prime box
I hope that we can aim for higher aspirations beyond just materialistic success.

I wish we wasn't so obsessed with death
I think it's unhealthy and detrimental to our well-being that we are so preoccupied with death and violence.

Tell me is it 'cause we blessed with less?
I wonder if the reason why we are so focused on violence and death is because we feel like we are given less by society.

I don't know really
I am not sure if there is a clear answer to this complex issue.

I wish the world was safer, I'm scared to travel abroad
I hope that the world could be a place where it is safe to travel and explore without fear of danger or violence.

That's why I travel with the Lord
My faith gives me comfort and strength when I am afraid or uncertain in this uncertain world.

I wish a cab would stop for me in the rain
I hope that I wouldn't experience discrimination and that a cab driver would pick me up without hesitation or prejudice.

I know you want to call me insane
I am aware that some people might not understand or agree with my hopes and wishes.

I'm a dreamer
I am someone who hopes and wishes for change and a better future.

I wish my pops didn't die when I was seven years old
I hope that my father didn't pass away when I was young.

If there's life after death, is Heaven this cold?
I wonder what life after death is like, and if it's a place where there is no suffering or sadness.

I wish I could wipe the tears of all the cryin' mothers
I want to ease the suffering of mothers who have lost their children.

Wish New York niggas didn't start flyin' colors
I wish that gang violence and drugs wouldn't be prevalent in New York.

I wish my people stop avoidin' the truth
I hope that my community would stop avoiding the hard truths and start acknowledging and addressing the issues we face.

BET stop poisonin' youth
I believe that the media, like BET, have a responsibility to not perpetrate negative stereotypes and to promote positive messages for young people.

We need changes for teenagers as they go through phases
I think that young people need more support, guidance, and resources to navigate through their adolescent years.

More than just a concrete jungle, the world got green acres
The world is more than just dense urban areas; there are also beautiful and natural parts of the world that we should appreciate and protect.

I wish I'd been more diligent
I wish that I could have been more hardworking and dedicated in my pursuits.

Smart cats rhyme militant
I respect and appreciate artists who use their music to spread awareness and engage in political discourse.

The fresh rhyme ignorant
Unfortunately, some artists use their platform to spread negative messages, like ignorance or violence.

I wish the world didn't give us funny looks
I hope that the world doesn't judge us based on negative stereotypes and that we are given equal opportunities and respect.

Think we all just dummies and crooks
I don't want people to view us as unintelligent or criminal just because of our race or background.

Athletes and entertainers singin' hooks
I believe that there are other professions beyond just athletes and entertainers that are deserving of our admiration and respect.

We need more black babies that's in the books (read on)
I hope that there will be more representation of black people in important fields like education and government.

I wish God could take away the pain
I hope that a higher power could alleviate the suffering and pain that people experience in this world.

I wish I didn't get searched when I come through customs
I don't want to be discriminated against and singled out because of my race or ethnicity.

I wish Christians stop beefin' with Muslims
I hope that people of different religions could coexist peacefully and respect each other's beliefs.

Wish the poor didn't have to take welfare
I hope that there would be more solutions and opportunities for the poor to become self-sufficient and not have to rely on welfare.

Wish America had universal health care
I believe that everyone deserves access to healthcare, regardless of their income or background.

'cause ain't no help here
Unfortunately, our current system doesn't provide sufficient resources or support for people in need.

In a country where we don't fight fair
I think that there are systemic and institutional issues in our society that create inequality and injustice.

The American Dream becomes a nightmare
The idea of the American Dream, which promises prosperity and success for all, is not always attainable and can become a living nightmare for some.

It's all hype here
There is a tendency to exaggerate and promote false ideals and images in our culture.

And on this track, bust all I might bear
I am using this music as a platform to express my hopes, frustrations, and concerns.

I wish Bush just get out of office (get out!)
I hope that President Bush would leave office, given that his actions and policies have caused harm and division.

Before he start World War III and try to off us
I fear that President Bush's actions could lead to disastrous consequences, like starting another world war.

It won't cost them, but it will cost us
The consequences of war and conflict are often paid by innocent civilians and not the ones who profit from the conflict.

And right now, believe me, you lost us
I think that many people have lost faith and trust in the government and its leaders.