Equals
Lucidious Lyrics

You and I
The singer and listener are two different people

We're just different colors
The singer and listener have different skin colors, but that's all that separates them

Different people got different mothers
The singer and listener come from different families

Dodging bullets yeah they missed another
The artist and listener have both been lucky to avoid violence and danger

No one's safe better run for cover
Everyone is at risk of harm and danger

To love yourself gotta love another
In order to love oneself, one must show love and compassion to others

You can't get lightning without the thunder
There are usually warning signs before something big happens

The one you shots probably got a brother
Someone who is targeted or harmed by violence is likely to have family members affected as well

They all say truth has been on the surface
People claim that the truth is obvious and easy to find

Think they're scared to show us what's under
Those in power may be afraid to reveal the whole truth

If we knew would it all be worth it
The singer wonders if discovering the whole truth is worth the consequences

Can't do too much when we're just a number
Individuals may be insignificant in larger systems or institutions

You or me could be pointing the muzzle of a gun far away at a distant cousin
Family members can turn on each other in times of violence or conflict

We won't know cause they told us nothing
Regular people are often left in the dark and not informed of important information

Ain't thinking bout lives while they pressing buttons
Those who make decisions that affect others may not actually care about the consequences

I ain't above em but truthfully I ain't on either side neither
The artist is not completely against those in power, but they also do not support them

And what's with the leaking of emails then turn right around expect us to believe her
The artist questions the motives behind the release of private information to the public

Dividing the people by building a wall as we all stand aside in the bleachers
The singer is critical of actions that separate and divide people

I guess I grew up with a different belief in what I would define as a leader
The singer has their own standards and expectations for what makes a good leader

Killing each other is killing our kind
Harming one another ultimately weakens the human race as a whole

Live in a prison that's greater than time
People are trapped and confined by societal norms and expectations

Hatred and greed are consuming our minds
Negative emotions and desires are taking over people's thoughts and actions

Are we at fault for not reading these signs
People may be responsible for not recognizing and acting upon warnings or indications of future harm

Turning a shoulder while little kids die
People are ignoring or not doing enough to help innocent children who are suffering or dying

You be the judge if the morals apply
The listener is encouraged to consider whether the themes and topics of the song apply to their own moral values

At the rate we are going we will not survive
If things continue as they are, the human race may not last

Are you prepared to look death in the eyes
The singer challenges the listener to face the reality of their own mortality

Too much sin to get absolution
There is too much wrongdoing in the world to be forgiven through religious means

Every day in the world there's a massive shooting
There are frequent, tragic incidents of gun violence and mass shootings

Teenage girls stuck in prostitution
Young girls are being forced into sex work against their will

Been the victim of a war causing mass confusion
People are being hurt by conflicts that are hard to understand or make sense of

How could we come together as a race
The artist wonders how humans could unite despite their differences

If God could speak to us then what would he say
The artist imagines what a divine being might tell humanity in the face of its many problems

Make no mistake
The artist is emphasizing the seriousness of the situation

Ain't no escape
There is no way to avoid the consequences of our actions

When the infinite comes and determines our fate
The artist believes that our destiny is grander and more significant than we can comprehend

Wait, I'm about to break
The singer is emotionally overwhelmed and close to breaking down

I been feeling pressure man I never been a saint
The singer admits to feeling stress and pressure despite not being a perfect person

Can you envision the picture that I'm trying to paint
The singer hopes that the listener can understand the message they are conveying

Then maybe take a second and listen to what I say
The artist wants the listener to pay attention to their words and ideas

Damn I just gotta pray, I just gotta pray
The artist feels helpless and can only resort to prayer

How we gonna fly if we been stuck inside a cage
Humanity cannot live up to its full potential if it remains constrained by societal norms and expectations

All that we can do is try to live another day
The singer acknowledges the difficulty of making significant changes, but still encourages people to persevere

Come together as a group and find a way to make a change
The artist believes that only through united effort can humans create a better future

Everybody working hard just trying to make a wage up on pay day
People are struggling to get by and survive, especially when it comes to financial stability

In the same game, calling may day (may day)
We are all in this together and need help

Ain't nobody tell me they would treat me like a villain
The singer has experienced mistreatment or disrespect from others

As soon as I started building my music and all the fame came
The artist has faced negativity after achieving success and recognition

I don't do this to be hot shit
The singer creates music for genuine reasons, not for the sake of popularity or fame

I don't make raps for the profits
The singer's motivation for making music is not financial gain

I'm making music for all of the kids that been killing themselves over gossip
The singer creates music to reach out to young people who are suffering because of rumors or bullying

I'm standing up for our people
The artist is a champion for a group of individuals who are facing hardship or injustice

For every religion that's peaceful
The artist respects and advocates for all religions that promote peace and love

Whether Islamic, a Buddhist, a Jewish or if you pray inside a cathedral
The singer recognizes and celebrates diversity in religious practice

I believe we can all make a difference
The singer has hope in humanity's ability to improve

I believe we can fight off this evil
The artist sees the problems in the world as something that can be overcome with effort and change

But the only way we'll survive
The artist argues that we need to make significant changes in order to thrive

Is if we start treating each other as equals
The artist believes that a world without discrimination or prejudice is key to human survival