VRY BLK
Jamila Woods Lyrics

Black is like the magic, the magic's like a spell
Blackness is captivating and enchanting, like a magical incantation

My brothers went to heaven, the police going to, yeah, they're going to
Police brutality is causing Black lives to be lost, and it needs to be stopped

Hello operator, emergency hotline
Calling emergency hotlines is necessary but often ineffective for Black people in need

If I say that I can't breathe, will I become a chalk line
Black people are dying at the hands of police, and it seems like speaking up for oneself only leads to more violence

Up to see the movie, line up to see the act
Black people are often forced to witness violence against their own people without recourse or justice

The officers are scheming to cover up their, cover up their
Police are complicit in covering up their own crimes and ignoring justice for the Black community

Ask me no more questions, tell me no more lies
The Black community is tired of being lied to and mistreated, and demands the truth and justice

Your serving and protecting is stealing babies lives
Police violence and brutality is directly leading to the loss of innocent Black lives

Everything is everything, a mantra says the guillotine
Police brutality is leading to the death of innocent Black people, and their lives are often worth nothing in the eyes of the oppressor

Missionary commissioned misery into angel wings
There are people in power who choose to ignore and even promote the suffering and death of Black people

And all he wanna do is be still and cut bread
Even those who could help are often too focused on their own success and comfort to address the issues facing the Black community

Never know the dead, how they whisper, "Forgive me"
The lives lost to police brutality and systemic oppression are often forgotten and ignored, with no justice or accountability for their deaths

Everything is relative, politicize the evidence
Evidence of police brutality is often ignored and dismissed, with no systemic change being made to address the issue

I heard a politician reiterate all the messages
Politicians often feign concern and make empty promises about addressing police brutality, but no real change is made

And all he wanna do is feed family, be famous
Even those who are supposed to be representing the people are more often concerned with their own success and comfort than addressing important issues like police brutality

Never know the poor, how they scream out, "Redeem me"
The poor and marginalized communities are often ignored and silenced, with no real efforts being made to address their needs and struggles

Everything is casualty, a song I heard, the bullets sing
Police violence is leading to the death and loss of Black lives, with no real efforts being made to address the problem

I know a couple babies gon' see 'em fly tonight
Police violence and brutality is not just leading to the loss of adult lives, but children are also being affected and losing their lives

He wish he wasn't magic, all he wanna do is be a passage
Even those who have historically been celebrated for their Blackness and cultural contributions are still being oppressed and harmed by systemic racism and oppression

In a book titled "America the Savage"
The history and present realities of America are often violent and savage towards Black people

Symphony is symphony, when everything was meant to be
Even in the face of systemic adversity and oppression, Black people have continued to create and celebrate their culture and community

Piano man and drummer boy just invented a song for me
Black culture and music is something to be celebrated and uplifted, even in the face of adversity

And all I wanna do is find love and be happy
Despite the violence and oppression Black people face on a daily basis, they still strive for love and joy in their lives

And that is all I, that is all I know
Despite the many challenges and struggles facing the Black community, they continue to persevere and find happiness in their daily lives

And that is all I, that is all I know
The Black community has been fighting for their rights and justice for generations, and they will continue to push for change

That is all I, is all I know
The reality of systemic racism and oppression is something that is deeply ingrained in the Black community's experiences and history

And that is all I, that is all I know
Despite the challenges they face, the Black community will not be silenced or oppressed forever