13th Amendment
Kash Doll Lyrics

Land of the free
The United States is supposed to be a country where people are free and have certain rights.

In lies the home of the homeless
Despite the ideal of freedom, many people in the US do not have basic needs, like shelter.

Too many day everyday are we really just one mess
There are many problems in the US that affect people's lives and well-being every day.

Freedom Freedom Freedom
Freedom is something that many people crave and want to experience.

That’s what love is
Freedom is a core value that goes hand in hand with feelings of love and compassion.

Freedom Freedom
The desire for freedom is so strong that the word is repeated to emphasize its importance.

That’s what love was oh yeah of yeah
Love and freedom were closely linked in the past, when people fought for basic human rights.

I won’t stop fighting until the day that I’m free
The struggle for freedom is ongoing, and many people continue to fight for their rights.

Free at last thanks to the 13th amendment
The 13th amendment to the US Constitution abolished slavery, which was a major step toward freedom for many people.

We thought this would be the one that would end it
At the time that the 13th amendment was passed, many people believed that it would put an end to slavery and oppression.

But we still harassed
Despite legal changes, many people still face discrimination and harassment.

Still mass incarcerations
The US criminal justice system still disproportionately incarcerates Black people and other people of color.

So much for the emancipation proclamation
The Emancipation Proclamation, which was supposed to free enslaved people, did not achieve the desired result in many cases.

Oh but be careful black man I know you eggar to climb
Black men may face extra scrutiny or obstacles when trying to succeed or better their lives.

slavery is legal if your convicted of a crime
The US Constitution includes a clause that allows involuntary servitude or slavery as a punishment for a crime, which can lead to modern-day exploitation of prisoners.

When the crime that you committed probably don’t fit the time have you building shit for nasa and they pay you a dime
People may be punished for minor or nonviolent crimes by being forced to work in prison for little pay, including on projects for NASA.

A conspiracy they try to censor you when you speak
Some people in power may try to silence those who speak up about social justice or inequality issues.

They can’t hide behind the sheets so now they do you like meek
Instead of overtly racist tactics like the Ku Klux Klan wearing white hoods, people in power may use more subtle tactics to harm people of color.

Mean while you taking chances out here trying to survive
Many people face daily struggles and may have to take risks in order to make ends meet or get ahead.

Yeah Not a lot has changed since 1865
Despite some progress, many of the same issues that existed during or following the Civil War continue to exist today, such as racism and unequal treatment under the law.

But still they try to teach you that everybody’s equal
Even though there are still many disparities and injustices in the US, the idea of equality and equal opportunity is still promoted.

Until you up for the same job as white people
In practice, many people of color still face significant discrimination when it comes to opportunities like employment.

Just know until we walk into the gates of the kingdom
Until the ideal of equal treatment and justice is fully realized, marginalized communities will keep fighting for their rights.

We gonna stand here united ready to fight for our freedoms
Many people are willing to work together and fight for a better future where everyone can experience freedom and equality.