Somethin' Ain't Right
Masego Lyrics

Hold up, wait a minute, somethin' ain't right
I have noticed corruption in plain sight and need to address it.

The corruption has moved in view of my eyesight
The corruption is now visible and cannot be ignored.

And as I lay me, as I lay me, dap me down to rest
As I prepare to rest, I reflect on my experiences.

I lay my sword, my lady lays upon my chest
I feel at peace with my loved ones around me.

It's been a crazy war, the devil's bangin' on my door
The fight against corruption has been a difficult battle.

My dear, my dear, my dear, I hear the shots ring, lay on the floor
I fear for the safety of my loved ones as gunshots ring out.

I don't fear anyone but the maker
I only fear God.

'Cause we can never murder hate, but can murder a hater
We cannot eliminate hate altogether, but we can stand up against those who express it.

What's a more American way than tryna give 'em a taste of their own medicine?
There is no better way to combat injustice than showing those who practice it how it feels.

Prevalent, ethnic, rebel, revel the revolution of melanin
The revolution to end racial discrimination must be led by people of color.

Bust a move to the ghetto, we must improve the development
We must work to improve the economic and social conditions of impoverished communities.

Brought some food for the fellowship, got the noose on my brethren
We are helping our community, but there is still a threat of violence against us.

Call the goons and the government, come correct the corruption
We must call upon those in power to address and fix the corruption in our society.

Break the racial construction buildin' up
We must dismantle the social structures that perpetuate racial discrimination.

In the spirit of liberation, give me life or I'ma take it
I am willing to fight for my freedom and that of my people.

That's my human right, universally, you and I, we could be unified
We all have the right to freedom, and it is something that can bring us together.

But when you speakin' truth beyond your youth, they want you euthanized
Speaking out against injustice can be dangerous, and those who do so may be targeted.

Creepin' through the night, it's something movin', right?
There is a sense of unease and danger in the air.

Hol' up (hol' up), watch over me and my body, man (come on)
I am asking for protection and guidance.

Trouble all around, can't trust nobody, man (for real)
There is a pervasive feeling of distrust and danger.

Devil on my heels and they all wanna cross me (uh)
There are those who are actively working against me.

Loyalty to God and my loyalty to Bobby, I'm the-
I am devoted to God and my community.

Panther man (the panther man), always lyin' to us on the camera man (camera man)
The media often spreads lies and propaganda.

Death all around, pray we never light a candle again (pray)
There is a pervasive sense of death and mourning.

Knowin' somebody gotta die for our freedom, bruh (for real)
People have made great sacrifices in the struggle for freedom.

COINTELPRO got the target on me (got the target on me)
The government is actively working against those fighting for change.

But we don't stand down to the people, all free, screamin'
We will not be silenced or intimidated in our fight for freedom and equality.

Now I wanna fight, yeah
I am inspired and energized to fight against the corruption and injustice.

Can't let you get away, 'way
We must hold those responsible for corruption accountable.

The corruption has moved in view (and I, and I, and I)
The corruption is now in plain sight and cannot be ignored.