The Mission
Foreign Beggars Lyrics

Standing at the crossroads
At a critical juncture in life, unsure of which path to take

At the end of the path where the flock go
At the end of a well-worn path taken by others

Feelin’ blessed by the gods if we not gone
Grateful to be alive and have the opportunity to make a difference

In between the time the sun sets and the cock crows
During a short window of time, before the day ends and a new one begins

Tryn’a make the right moves getting cold feet
Attempting to make the right decisions despite fear or uncertainty

Although we been walking on hot coals
Despite facing many challenges and difficulties

Coz the clock shows no mercy for lost souls
Time is unforgiving, and mistakes can have serious consequences

and your socks show potholes when you got goals
Obstacles and setbacks must be overcome to achieve one's goals

Martin Luther King had a dream that did not grow
MLK's vision for racial equality has not been fully realized

He got popped by a demon the plot goes
MLK was assassinated by an evil person

black folk still carry that yolk, will carry that hope that broke but the cracks show
African Americans still bear the weight of the past's injustices, yet maintain hope despite visible scars

Whole generation a youts that could not grow
A whole generation of young people who have faced systemic barriers to growth and development

Without asking the truth where did pops go
Fathers have been absent in many young people's lives, and no one has answered the question of where they went

Why we enslaved in gangs, now we're in chains
Young people have been forced into gang life and are now bound by its constraints

That hang at the torso, in the wardrobe
The chains and restrictions of gang life are ever-present, like clothes hanging in a closet

Life in belly beast, striving to get to a better eat,
Ambitious dreams of improving one's life and overcoming poverty

Gotta climb to the peak,
Must work tirelessly to succeed and reach the pinnacle of success

But the inclines hella steep when your mind’s an enemy to defeat
Mental health struggles and self-doubt make success seem nearly impossible

We've been programmed to be weak
Society has conditioned people to be powerless and not believe in themselves

Brainwashed by the programmes and the radio jams on repeat
Media outlets have perpetuated negative stereotypes and reinforced negative messaging

Rent scam is so beef, Some of us gotta shot grammes
Housing is expensive and some people resort to illegal activities to make ends meet

So we're getting those grands by the week
Money is being made through illegal means, but it is necessary for financial survival

The Man's got pockets but they're lined kinda deep
The wealthy elite have immense resources at their disposal

And he can't reach, sometimes he might
The wealthy may occasionally give small contributions, but it is not enough to bring about real change

Throw a lil chump change at the school board
Donating small amounts to schools does not truly fix the education system

But equality's thing that you can't teach
True equality can only come about through systemic change and a shift in societal values

Or solve while your jetting to a palm beach,
Solving issues of inequality and injustice takes time and hard work, not just vacations to luxurious locales

Taking selfies with street kids that can't eat
Photo opportunities do not address the real problems faced by impoverished communities

That's the part of the system we can't beat
Despite best efforts, some aspects of institutionalized inequality cannot be changed

Til we all come together as one piece
Unity and solidarity are necessary for enacting real change

Decisions, Decisions
The struggle of making difficult choices

To live or to die for the mission
Whether to take risks and make sacrifices for a cause

Not sure if the journey is even worth it
Uncertainty and doubt about the value of the undertaking

Tryna fly with a backpack full of burdens
Trying to achieve goals while carrying the weight of past struggles and responsibilities

So I stay
Determined to keep pushing forward

Swervin’ Swervin,
Nimble and adaptable, always changing course to avoid obstacles

I’m a keep it movin till so long as it’s workin’ yeah
Continuing onward as long as it seems to be having a positive impact

Til I see the ropes falling off the curtain yeah
Continuing through the struggle until the path forward becomes more clear

Are we defined by our conscience?
Is our sense of right and wrong what defines us?

Are we destined walk a certain path cos the cross fits?
Are our paths predetermined based on our backgrounds or circumstances?

In a world where the godless are not stressed
People without spiritual belief do not worry about divine judgement

And the wotless lead the blind it's a hot mess
Lack of direction and leadership creates chaos

How we gonna progress?
How can we move forward as a society?

when my ethnicity got me sittin on a watch list
Being a member of a marginalized group can lead to surveillance and increased scrutiny

Honestly honesty I hear a lot less
People are becoming more isolated and less communicative

So a false prophet profiteers of a lost script
Those who exploit the vulnerable and spread false messages are gaining power

If it ain't progress it's nonsense
If actions aren't moving us towards a better future, they are meaningless

If it ain't us, It's a lot less
If we are not working towards positive change, we are contributing to the problem

How u gonna be a voice for the youth when you
How can someone speak for young people if they don't understand their struggles?

Misinterpret love for a sket in a dead dress
Confusing lust and superficial attraction with real love

Cyberspace we connect but we're not friends
Social media has led to increased isolation and superficial connections

Productivity's up but to what end
Increased efficiency and output must be meaningful and contribute to progress

I ain’t tryna wake up watch the world end
Feeling a sense of urgency to take action before it's too late

So I find peace on these beats thats a godsend.
Music provides comfort and solace in a turbulent world

So i see the world different,
Having a unique perspective and seeing things from a different angle

Seen the world burn and to me that’s the system
The world's problems are systemic and require systemic change

I’m well aware shit can change in an instant
The world can change rapidly and unexpectedly

But seen the world turn its back on its children, Syria
The world has failed to protect innocent victims of war and conflict

Ostracised but we never played the victim
Despite facing discrimination, marginalized groups are not helpless

We learnt from the fringe that’s the difference
Those on the margins of society have a unique perspective and can offer valuable insights

Even learned about love from a distance
Overcoming obstacles has taught the value of love and compassion

But before love must come forgiveness
Forgiving past wrongs is necessary for healing and moving forward

So I speak the unspeakable
Addressing taboo or difficult topics in order to create change

Think the unthinkable live the unliveable
Imagining and working towards seemingly impossible goals

They said i was an outcast,
Being cast out or ostracized by society

Said I was a cause for concern but i showed im invincible
Proving that despite others' doubts, one can overcome challenges and succeed

I ain't livin in the clouds both feet on the ground,
Staying grounded and focused despite success or praise

Unified, we stay indivisible.
Working together and staying united in order to create real change

If I'm judged by your rules I'm a criminal.
Society's rules and standards may unfairly label someone as a criminal

Love transcend all hate in the physical
The power of love can overcome even the most intense hate and violence

Decisions, Decisions
The struggle of making difficult choices

To live or to die for the mission
Whether to take risks and make sacrifices for a cause

Not sure if the journey is even worth it
Uncertainty and doubt about the value of the undertaking

Tryna fly with a backpack full of burdens
Trying to achieve goals while carrying the weight of past struggles and responsibilities

So I stay
Determined to keep pushing forward

Swervin’ Swervin,
Nimble and adaptable, always changing course to avoid obstacles

I’m a keep it movin till so long as it’s workin yeah
Continuing onward as long as it seems to be having a positive impact

Til I see the ropes falling off the curtain yeah
Continuing through the struggle until the path forward becomes more clear