Young Hearts
GLXY Lyrics

When young hearts are broken unsure where to turn to
When young individuals experience emotional pain and don't know where to seek support

Just judged on complexion or subject to curfews
Simply being evaluated based on skin color or restricted by unnecessary rules

We’re put in this box callous terms they refer to
Society labels us with harsh terms, limiting our potential

These riots they prove people hate feeling worthless
The protests/strikes demonstrate that people despise feeling insignificant

At least this discussion has come to the surface
Nevertheless, it's positive that the conversation about these issues is being openly addressed

I’m asking for your ears, young black minds yeah they’re asking for your ears
I'm requesting your attention, as young minds of color also seek to be heard and understood

There’s the trauma in our lives we never asked for all these tears
We have endured unwelcome suffering and tears due to the traumatic experiences we've faced

Being stopped and searched for nothing adds a complex to your fears
Being unjustly targeted and searched intensifies our fears and adds to our emotional burden

I’m lying awake at night these memories they’re printed here
I often lie awake at night, haunted by memories that are deeply engraved in my mind

Recounting all these incidents when we’re treated like some dissidents it’s fucked
Recalling the moments when we are treated like rebels or outcasts is deeply distressing

Cos most of us we’re full of love
Because the majority of us are genuinely compassionate individuals

And only want these opportunities to finally rise above
We only desire equal chances to overcome our circumstances and achieve success

But man the house it always wins so yeah it’s hard to make the cut
But the system always favors those in power, making it challenging for us to succeed

I’m tryna analyse whilst smokin’ blunts, I’m tryna make my mum proud of her son
I'm attempting to analyze the situation while trying to make my mother proud of me

I’m tryna put aside all of these barriers with focus and with stamina
I'm striving to ignore all the obstacles with determination and perseverance

And show the fuckin’ people we belong cos we no longer have to run
And prove to everyone that we belong here, no longer needing to constantly escape

The movement yeah it’s strong protect our daughters and our sons
The movement for equality is powerful and aims to safeguard our children

Educating in the present before the future has begun
Educating and raising awareness in the present to prevent future injustices

I’m asking for your strength, young black souls yeah they’re asking for your strength
I'm seeking your strength, as young black individuals also seek strength from others

If you sat and heard the stories yeah it’s hard to comprehend
If you took the time to listen to our experiences, you would struggle to fully grasp the extent of it

If I wanted to be candid I could write these with my pen
If I wanted to be completely honest, I could express these thoughts with my writing

But this ain’t about myself, yeah this issue it transcends
However, this is not solely about me; it goes beyond my personal experiences

My heart is always open for the people I defend and yeah that’s white or black or anyone
I always have empathy for the individuals I stand up for, regardless of their race or background

Come see this through our lens
I invite you to view this issue from our perspective

It’s never picture perfect the exposure can offend
The reality is never flawless, and being exposed to it can be unsettling

But the ones who act like that would rather turn and then pretend
Those who behave in such a manner prefer to ignore the truth and pretend it doesn't exist

That these problems don’t exist? Or that they’re thought up in our heads?
They deny the existence of these issues or believe they are just figments of our imagination

How can one be so offensive? I hope this thinking doesn’t spread
How can someone be so insensitive? I genuinely hope this mindset doesn't become more widespread

Shows the battle’s far from done
This indicates that the fight for equality is far from over

I’m hoping for a day where humans merge all into one
I yearn for a future where humanity unites as a single entity

Walk together in the sun
Walking side by side, embracing equal opportunities and happiness

Instead of fighting in the rain
Rather than constantly battling against adversity

The fact that there’s division drives so many minds insane
The existence of division greatly troubles countless individuals

Why can’t we all just live our lives on equal plains?
Why can't we all experience life's opportunities and benefits on a level playing field?

Instead of wondering if the hate will come again, cos we’re tired of all this pain
Instead of constantly fearing the return of hatred and discrimination, because we're exhausted from enduring so much pain

Yeah we’re tired of all this pain
Yes, we are incredibly weary of enduring this continuous suffering

When young hearts are broken unsure where to turn to
When young individuals feel emotionally shattered and don't know where to seek guidance

Just judged on complexion or subject to curfews
Simply being evaluated based on skin color or subjected to unreasonable curfews

We’re put in this box callous terms they refer to
Society confines us with cruel labels that they frequently use

These riots they prove people hate feeling worthless
The protests/strikes demonstrate that individuals despise feeling devalued

At least this discussion has come to the surface
Fortunately, this conversation is now being openly addressed and acknowledged