Who You Are
M.Peror Lyrics

Do you know who you are
The singer questions the listener about their understanding of their identity

What is your name
The singer inquires about the listener's personal identification

Sometimes you wonder why
The singer acknowledges the listener's occasional sense of confusion and uncertainty

And wonder how
The artist acknowledges the listener's curiosity and interest in exploring questions about themselves and the world

Don't be alone
The artist encourages the listener to engage with others and build a supportive community

Just say you conquer
The singer advises the listener to adopt a mindset of victory and positivity, even if they do not choose to fight

Even if you choose or not to fight
The singer acknowledges that not everyone may want to engage in a physical or metaphorical battle

Through all the pushing
The artist refers to the challenges and adversity that the listener may face

With no dirty shoes
The artist suggests that even in challenging situations, the listener can stay clean and maintain their integrity

Finding the truth
The artist encourages search for truth in the midst of difficulty

It's not hard to figure out your life
The singer reassures the listener that figuring out one's life is not impossible

Take your time and let it rain on you
The artist suggests that the listener take their time and allow themselves to be refreshed, even by the difficulties of life

Blessings from mother earth are always always true
The singer draws attention to the healing power of nature

Do you know who you are
The singer repeats their initial question, emphasizing the importance of self-discovery

What's your name
The singer repeats their earlier question, stressing the importance of self-identification

What's your worth
The artist inquires about the listener's self-worth

My charge is like the words of this ancient mythology
The artist sees themself as a carrier of wisdom, like the stories of ancient myths

The wisdom I disperse in this verse no apology
The singer is confident in the value of their words

Memorize to keep you from evil theology
The singer recommends that the listener memorize their words to protect themselves from misguided beliefs

For you that denied your equality
The artist addresses listeners who have been told that their worth is less than others'

See for generations we perpetrating psychology
The artist acknowledges that negative beliefs have been passed down through generations

Divide and conquer each other we ly linch policy
The artist laments the tendency of marginalized groups to fight against each other rather than face the true enemy

We cannot build each other up how would we build economy
The singer questions how a community can grow and prosper if they do not support each other

How you think is how you are is
The artist emphasizes the importance of mindset in shaping one's life

It's just basic miralogy
The singer believes that this concept is fundamental and should be widely understood

So please recite the words of these ancient mythology
The singer repeats their earlier recommendation to memorize their words

Do you realise the negros are hunted commodity
The singer highlights the ongoing harm and dehumanization faced by Black people

Look around you Nigga observe your ecology
The artist urges the listener to become more aware of their surroundings and how they are impacted by systemic injustices

See they gonna try to tell you it's in their biology
The artist warns of those who use pseudoscientific arguments to perpetuate racist beliefs

They go tell you niggas can technology
The singer critiques the belief that technology can solve all racial issues

That's why we have to rewrite our anthropology
The singer emphasizes the need to challenge and change the way society thinks about different groups of people

Until they acknowledge
The artist concludes this section with the expectation that society must come to terms with their harmful beliefs and actions

You gat two major issues
The artist readdresses the listener, identifying two key challenges they face

An identity crisis and psychological hopelessness
The artist names the specific issues that the listener is facing

We hate our Africanity
The singer recognizes that there is still a widespread dislike of African culture and heritage among Black people

Even within the black consciousness community
The artist points out that even among those who identify as conscious and supportive of Black culture, this dislike still exists

Because deep down within our subconscious we were all conditioned by the same super structure
The singer argues that this aversion to Blackness is a product of ongoing societal conditioning

That made us Feel Africa wasn't anything worth claiming
The singer believes that this conditioning led to a widespread belief that Africa was not worth identifying with or celebrating

Our problem is totally mental We're a trillion Dollar people we have all the degrees we need
The singer asserts that the issues facing Black people are rooted in mindset, rather than any inherent lack of worth or capability

We need all the expertise but you know what we're lacking
The artist recognizes that Black people do have the education and technical knowledge required to succeed

That cultural commitment to ourselves
The artist identifies the lack of investment in Black culture and communities as the primary barrier to success

Until we hate racism more than we hate each other
The singer calls for Black people to develop greater solidarity and prioritize the fight against racism over internal division

Nothing is going to change
The singer warns that without this change, the problems facing Black people will persist

Yeah tell me the value of a free born
The artist begins a new section, questioning what it truly means to be born free

And all these habitations
The artist suggests that this concept of freedom is tied to one's environment and surroundings

Black is beautiful it is true isn't it or it
The artist asserts the beauty and worth of Blackness

Generations raised just to ruin it
The singer reflects on the ways in which systemic oppression has damaged the Black community

Shipped across the sea and we conquered the options
The artist references the transatlantic slave trade and the limited choices it left for Black people

Labor in the mind For options
The singer emphasizes the ongoing mental, emotional, and psychological labor required to try and overcome this legacy of oppression

Whatever path you take your existence Disfunction
The singer acknowledges the difficulty of living in a society that is inherently biased against Black people

Centuries later things will still be the same be cautious
The singer warns that progress comes slowly and cannot be taken for granted

Black man meditate on your pain
The artist encourages the listener to reflect on their own experiences of suffering

Hesitate in the rain
The artist suggests it is okay to pause and reflect, even when faced with difficulty

Let it wash off the curse
The singer imagines the rain as a metaphor for cleansing and healing

Then immerse in the hurt
The singer encourages the listener to confront and process their pain

Let your worse be rebirth
The artist sees this experience of pain as an opportunity to grow and transform

Have a thirst for the truth
The artist advocates for seeking out knowledge and understanding

Find protection for youth
The artist stresses the importance of uplifting and supporting young generations

Niggas open your wings
The singer encourages Black people to realize their full potential

Let your women be Kings
The artist promotes gender equality and empowerment

Let your children redream
The singer envisions a future of possibility and hope for young people

Then you find them the means
The singer emphasizes the importance of taking steps and providing resources towards this ideal future

Give them reasons to smile
The singer seeks to create more joy and positivity in the lives of Black youth

Make it last for a while
The artist wants these positive experiences to be enduring and impactful

As I decree for a better future my child yea
The artist envisions themselves as a guide or mentor towards a better future

We need men's liberation to liberate men from the shackles of having
The singer advocates for a more progressive and equitable view of masculinity

To be a warrior and a perfect and a soldier and a killer
The singer identifies harmful stereotypes of traditional masculinity that lead to toxic behavior and beliefs

And a big strong muscle man to just be a person
The artist ultimately stresses the importance of accepting and embracing one's full humanity, even in the face of societal pressures and assumptions