Slave
Marcus & The Big Mama Grunt Band Lyrics

I think that when there's hopelessness, people revolt
When people feel hopeless, they respond with rebellion and resistance

Because it's like there nothing, it's like, you know, it's like we're going
The situation feels empty and devoid of meaning, as if we're just drifting

"Is America gon' help us, ever?" you know
We question if America will ever offer assistance and support

'Cause I mean we know for a long time they haven't. Are they, ever?
We are aware that America has neglected us for a significant period. Will that ever change?

And it's like all of these things are showing us "No!"
The circumstances consistently indicate that the answer is "No!"

And you know there's somebody going
There are individuals who assert

"No, there not gonna' help! No, there not gonna' help!"
"No, they will not provide assistance! No, they will not provide assistance!"

And then of course, we're seeing, no they're not helping us
Consequently, we witness that they are not aiding us

I mean, we've been slighted, and we want ours
We have been mistreated and now we demand what is rightfully ours

I'm from the side of the Chi where the sun rises
I come from the part of Chicago where the sun rises

And everyday another one dies from the gun violence
Each day, another individual loses their life due to gun violence

Shorties gettin' wild, these niggas ain't got values
Young individuals are behaving recklessly, lacking proper principles

As soon as you get somethin' they trying to get it up out you
Once you acquire something valuable, they attempt to take it away from you

It's tragic. I'm in the hood, but I don't glorify it
It's a distressing reality. I reside in a disadvantaged neighborhood, but I don't romanticize it

On the contrary, I'm absolutely horrified
In fact, I am utterly terrified

Ever since my homie Carlton and my cousin died
Since the deaths of my close friend Carlton and cousin, it has been this way

I gotta' watch their babymamas and their daughters cry. Damn
I have to witness the sorrow of their baby mothers and daughters. It's painful

I got a homey wit' a felony that's tellin' me we need one love
I have a friend with a criminal record who emphasizes the necessity for unity and love

We can reach the lower-class, but they too fucked up
We can connect with the lower-class, but they are too traumatized and devastated

And the middle-class worse, 'cause they too stuck up
The situation is even more dire with the middle-class, as they are too arrogant and complacent

You know what, fuck it.
You know what, let's disregard it

We need change, but I don't trust the politicians
We require change, but we lack trust in the politicians

And I'm just too realistic to be religious
I am too grounded in reality to embrace religion

I guess I gotta' make it my mission to make a difference
I suppose it is my duty to take on a mission that brings about change

So I'm starting with a song, the least you could do is listen
Therefore, I am commencing with a song, and the least you can do is listen

I'm just a free slave in this white man's world (I hope somebody can hear me. I said)
I am merely an emancipated slave in this society dominated by white individuals, and I hope someone will acknowledge me

I'm just a free slave in this white man's world (Damn, but you don't hear me tho'. Yo!)
I am simply a liberated slave in this society controlled by white individuals, but it seems like you are not paying attention

I'm just a free slave in this white man's world (Yeah, that sounds fucked up, don't it)
I am only an emancipated slave in this society governed by white individuals, and yes, it sounds incredibly unjust, doesn't it?

I'm just a free slave in this white man's world (Yeah, and so are you)
I am solely a liberated slave in this society ruled by white individuals, and you are as well

Man, I'm so sick of these fuckin' foreigners
I am extremely tired and frustrated with these foreigners

Makin' a killing off of killing us with pork and drugs
They are profiting greatly by causing harm to us through selling unhealthy food and drugs

Trying to sell me some overpriced skinny-jeans
Attempted to convince and sell me overpriced slim-fit jeans

Like you don't know I need a job? Man, fuck you!
As if they are unaware of my need for employment? Well, to hell with them!

What ever happened to zakat?
What happened to the concept of zakat? (Charitable giving in Islam)

But yet you got a corner store on each and every block
However, you conveniently have a corner store present on every single street corner

Thinkin' it's sweet until some niggas run up in ya' spot
Believing it's easy until a group of individuals confront you inside your establishment

'Cause they ain't eating, now ya' body leaking from the
Because they are hungry, your body ends up bleeding as a result of their actions

Dear Mr. President, tell me what to do
I address this to you, Mr. President, please provide guidance on what actions to take

How the fuck could you ignore me when I look like you?
How can you possibly overlook me when we share similar appearances?

The old people in my hood yellin' call them troops
Elderly individuals in my neighborhood are urging for military intervention

Not even understanding how it affects them too
Without comprehending that they will also be impacted by such measures

Screw it. We need change, but I don't fuck wit' politicians
Forget it. We require change, but I do not associate myself with politicians

And I'm just too realistic to be religious
And I am simply too practical to embrace religion

I guess I gotta' make it my mission to make a difference
I suppose it is my purpose to bring about change

So I'm starting with a song, the least you could do is listen
Hence, I am initiating my efforts with a song, and the minimum you can do is listen

I'm just a free slave in this white man's world (Even though it used to be mines, but now)
Despite the fact that this world once belonged to people like me, it is now a place where I am a liberated slave

I'm just a free slave in this white man's world (They don't give a fuck about me)
I am just a liberated slave in this society dominated by white individuals, who couldn't care less about me

I'm just a free slave in this white man's world (Man, they got us trapped)
I am only an emancipated slave in this society controlled by white individuals, and they have us trapped

I'm just a free slave in this white man's world (We gotta' take it back)
I am merely a liberated slave in this society governed by white individuals, and we must reclaim what is ours

The best way to make a man feel free is to tell him so
Informing a person that they are free is the most effective method to make them feel liberated

And the best way to stunt is growth is to put a cap on how far he can go
The most effective way to hinder someone's progress is by imposing limitations on their potential success

Freed slaves in a white man's world have become raped and beaten slaves
Those who were once liberated slaves in a society dominated by white individuals have now become victims of abuse and violence

Turned into a white man's girl
Transformed into objects controlled and dominated by white individuals

Different shades have been invaded by a white man's DNA
People of various ethnic backgrounds have been influenced by the culture and influence of white individuals

So now everyday we pray that this slavery will cease to replay in our minds
Consequently, we pray every day for the memories of slavery to no longer torment us

They said I was free, but everyday they secretly, but yet directly enslave me
Despite being told that I am free, every day I am covertly but unmistakably subjugated

Of African decent, but on this American continent
Of African ancestry, yet residing on this American landmass

How can we be from both people? Be aware of your consciousness
How can we belong to two distinct groups? Be mindful of your identity

I'm just a free slave in this white man's world (I feel like fuckin' some shit up!)
I am just a liberated slave in this society dominated by white individuals, and I have the urge to cause chaos and destruction!

I'm just a free slave in this white man's world (Yo, shout out to RedMan)
I am simply an emancipated slave in this society ruled by white individuals. By the way, I want to acknowledge and give a shout-out to RedMan.

I'm just a free slave in this white man's world (They trying to kill us!)
I am only a liberated slave in this society governed by white individuals, and they are attempting to exterminate us!

I'm just a free slave in this white man's world (We finna' die! Somebody help!)
I am merely a liberated slave in this society controlled by white individuals, and we are on the verge of death! Somebody please come to our aid!