How You Feel
Lil Boosie feat. J. Roach Lyrics
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Be proud of your badge
In life, it's always gonna be good vs bad
Most of the world still racist
Blacks run to save their life
Is that really what the race is
United States a card game
Donald rank above all he the Trump
That's off my chest, no more games no chess
Time to make the address
Uhhh
How would you feel
Knowing you black and you could get killed
Give you our eyes to see that we hurting
Leave your home your return is not certain
Play with our life and they bring down the curtain
Associate us to be felons and crooks
Sentence us like they writing in books
Killing us off before we see the jail
No money so we can't even pay the bail
How would you feel if you're viewed as a slave
Ain't this the land of the free and the brave
Black man can't walk the streets in a hoodie
You could get shot by a cop cuz he moody
See our color so they just attack
Show em' a mirror they won't face the facts
Lie when they kill us to cover their track
Then still put the blame on us when we react
How would you feel when they say that your life is wrong
So death is how they right us
Isaiah 48:22 preach you are not righteous
Won't give us a chance to breathe
It it's not the rope it's knee to throat
They just don't want us to live
So we flood the streets like rain
Set the city on fire so they know our pain
Set the city on fire so they know our pain
We hold up our signs
We stand with our pride
Just wanna make strides
(All lives matter when black lives matter)
We hold up our signs
We stand with our pride
Just wanna make strides
We hold up our signs
We stand with our pride
Just wanna make strides
We hold up our signs
We stand with our pride
Just wanna make strides
Tell me ... How would you feel
The lyrics to Lil Boosie feat. J. Roach's song "How You Feel" address the institutional racism that black people face in America. The song highlights the fact that this racism is still very much present in our society, and that it is still a matter of good vs bad. The lyrics suggest that, despite the progress that has been made, most of the world still views black people as inferior, and that black people are still seen as a threat to the white establishment.
The lyrics also address the issue of police brutality towards black people in America. The song suggests that while there are many cops who serve and protect their communities, there are also many who are racist and who use their power to harass and kill black people. The lyrics suggest that this is a systemic problem, and that it is based on a long history of institutional racism, from slavery to the Jim Crow era.
The song "How You Feel" is a powerful and emotional protest against police brutality and institutional racism in America. The song highlights the pain and suffering that black people have endured for generations, and it calls on all Americans to stand up and fight for equality and justice. This is a song that is sure to resonate with anyone who has ever been discriminated against, and it is a powerful reminder of the ongoing struggle for civil rights in America.
Line by Line Meaning
Cops who serve and protect
Addressing law enforcement officials
Be proud of your badge
Encouraging the police to take pride in their work
In life, it's always gonna be good vs bad
Life is a constant struggle between good and evil forces
Most of the world still racist
Highlighting the reality of systemic racism in the world
Blacks run to save their life
Referencing the fear and danger black people face in society
Is that really what the race is
Questioning the notion that black people are inherently inferior
United States a card game
Metaphor for the political system in America
Donald rank above all he the Trump
Donald Trump is at the top of this political game
Depicted in Simpsons, prolly his father's simp son
A jab at the Trump family's privilege and lack of relatability to the average American
That's off my chest, no more games no chess
Expressing a desire to move past the current issues and find a resolution
Time to make the address
Time to address the serious problems affecting society
Uhhh
An interjection expressing frustration or uncertainty
How would you feel
Posing a question to the listener
Knowing you black and you could get killed
Addressing the fear and danger that black people face on a daily basis
Give you our eyes to see that we hurting
Asking for empathy and understanding
Leave your home your return is not certain
Highlighting the very real danger that black people face in their own homes and communities
Play with our life and they bring down the curtain
Referencing the tragic deaths of black people at the hands of law enforcement
Associate us to be felons and crooks
Addressing the racial profiling and stereotypes that black people face
Sentence us like they writing in books
Commenting on the systemic racial bias in law enforcement and the criminal justice system
Killing us off before we see the jail
Highlighting the excessive use of force by law enforcement against black people
No money so we can't even pay the bail
Commenting on the unfair financial burden placed on marginalized populations in the criminal justice system
How would you feel if you're viewed as a slave
Addressing the ongoing legacy of slavery in America and its impact on black people
Ain't this the land of the free and the brave
Questioning the hypocrisy of the American ideal of freedom and democracy
Black man can't walk the streets in a hoodie
Referencing the tragic death of Trayvon Martin and the ongoing issue of racial profiling
You could get shot by a cop cuz he moody
Highlighting the danger and unpredictability of law enforcement interactions for black people
See our color so they just attack
Addressing the issue of racial bias in law enforcement and society
Show em' a mirror they won't face the facts
Commenting on the refusal of some groups to acknowledge the reality of systemic racism
Lie when they kill us to cover their track
Highlighting the issue of police brutality and the problems with the current justice system
Then still put the blame on us when we react
Addressing the issue of victim blaming and the double standard applied to marginalized groups
How would you feel when they say that your life is wrong
Highlighting the dehumanization and systemic oppression experienced by black people
So death is how they right us
Commenting on the tragic and unacceptable loss of life faced by black people in America
Isaiah 48:22 preach you are not righteous
Referencing a Bible verse to highlight the hypocrisy of those who claim to be righteous while perpetuating oppression and violence
Won't give us a chance to breathe
Addressing the suffocating and oppressive nature of systemic racism
It it's not the rope it's knee to throat
Highlighting the various ways in which black people are killed or oppressed in America
They just don't want us to live
Commenting on the dehumanization and disregard for black life in America
So we flood the streets like rain
Highlighting the protests and movements aimed at addressing police brutality and racial injustice
Set the city on fire so they know our pain
Referencing the riots and unrest that often follow tragic incidents of police violence
We hold up our signs
Commenting on the power of peaceful protest
We stand with our pride
Encouraging black people to have pride in their heritage and culture
Just wanna make strides
Desire to make progress and bring about change
(All lives matter when black lives matter)
Addressing the controversy around the Black Lives Matter movement and advocating for equality and justice for all people
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Written by: Josh St. Romain
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