Breakfast of Champions
Jean Grae Quelle Chris Lyrics

I woke up, ate my breakfast, a plate full of posts and texts
Started the day by checking social media, but saw news of yet another police shooting, this time in Texas or Virginia.

Can't remember, can't keep count
The number of police shootings and instances of racial injustice is overwhelming and difficult to keep track of.

They rope a doping, tryna wear down my emotions
The system is deliberately trying to exhaust and demoralize people who speak out against injustice.

B-but if they just abided they'd be cool
If police and authority figures followed the rules and treated people fairly, there wouldn't be so much anger and resistance.

If they say "jump" you say "how high?"
Authority figures demand 100% compliance, even if it goes against someone's morals or beliefs.

You know what's wrong, you say alright, and don't you look them in the eyes
People are expected to silently comply with authority and not challenge the system.

Be quiet, boy, sound familiar huh boy? (Pause)
The system uses the same tactics of oppression and intimidation that have been used throughout history.

Or you'll find yourself quote-unquote martyred for the cause
Those who speak out against injustice are often targeted, harassed or even killed.

A mural on the wall
People who are killed by police brutality often become symbols or martyrs, represented by murals in their honor.

A hashtag for teen white kids to troll for angry response
Hashtags and social media campaigns are often used to raise awareness of police brutality, but can also be co-opted or ridiculed by those who do not take the issue seriously.

It's bound to wreck your body or straight burn your body out
The constant stress and trauma of fighting against injustice can take a physical and emotional toll on a person.

You just another angry nigga shoutin', what you pressin'?
Black people who speak out against injustice are often dismissed or criticized for being too angry or emotional.

Why you poutin'?
People who speak out against injustice are often not taken seriously and their concerns are belittled or dismissed.

Why we singing 'We Shall Overcome' in the 2000s?
Despite progress being made on some fronts, there is still a long way to go in terms of achieving equality and justice for marginalized groups.

Devil's tryna turn this car around, but we've been asking "are we there yet?" for the last 400 miles
Despite the progress that has been made, there is still so much work to be done to achieve equality and justice, and it sometimes feels like we will never get there.

It's bound to wreck your body or straight burn your body out
The constant stress and trauma of fighting against injustice can take a physical and emotional toll on a person.

Woke up in a cold sweat, drenched like I'm Ronald in a Genesis
Waking up in a panic, feeling like one is drowning in trauma and negative emotions.

Spent and I haven't even been awake for minutes
Feeling emotionally exhausted and drained from the constant stress of fighting for justice.

I don't know what kind of litmus test this shit is, but dig this
It's unclear what the benchmark or standard is for achieving justice and progress.

So you're wasting time just caterin' to pain, party down
Focusing too much on pain and negative emotions can be counterproductive, and it is important to find moments of joy and celebration in life.

It ain't fuckin' fair, it's not just "get over it" over or get over it sober
People who are fighting for justice are often told to just get over their pain and trauma, but that is not a realistic or helpful response.

Nobody's past the quotas and nobody's past agendas
There are still many people who hold racist or oppressive beliefs, and these beliefs are often perpetuated by institutions and systems.

Just hard to sing some lullabies to sleep
It is difficult to feel peaceful or safe in a world that is so full of violence and injustice.

Shots fired, shots fired
A reminder of the constant danger and violence that marginalized communities face, particularly from the police.

It ain't I'm not a warrior, bitch I'm Dora Milaje
A proud declaration of strength and resilience in the face of oppression.

My mother was a freedom fighter like writer Aja Monet
A tribute to the strength and bravery of those who have fought for justice in the past, and a reminder of the work that still needs to be done.

I need veteran racists off pay and in jail
A call for accountability and consequences for those who perpetuate racist or oppressive systems.

C'mon, how much more evidence you want?
There is overwhelming evidence of police brutality and systemic racism, and it is frustrating that some people still refuse to acknowledge it.

You think you could use your privilege like a human shield in front?
Those who benefit from privilege often try to shield themselves from criticism or accountability by hiding behind their status.

Without the Pepsi, miss me
A reference to the Pepsi ad featuring Kendall Jenner, which was criticized for trivializing social justice movements and co-opting activist imagery for commercial purposes.

I pray the bullets miss me, but you not about that life
A reference to the constant danger that marginalized people face, particularly from police violence.

So let me tell you how this shit be
A direct and unflinching look at the realities of fighting for justice in an oppressive system.

It's bound to wreck your body or straight burn your body out
The constant stress and trauma of fighting against injustice can take a physical and emotional toll on a person.