All Around The World
Mistah F.A.B. Lyrics

Pray for Paris, what they tell us, while Nigeria burn
We are bombarded with news of attacks in some places while ignoring others.

Schools bombed overseas, where kids in Syria learn
Children are caught in the crossfire of war and terrorism.

Islamic leaders being attacked for political reasons
Religious leaders are targeted for political reasons by those who wish to remove their influence.

US spies kidnapped and found guilty of treason
National spies are punished for their actions against foreign nations.

Missles getting tested, America getting ready for war
War is being prepared and tested for by countries who believe they need to be ready for it.

Meanwhile children in the ghetto gotta sleep on the floor
While war preparations go on, people living in poverty continue to suffer.

Cause rival gangs shooting guns with no aim at all
Gang shootings occur without any real goal or purpose.

Police be racial profiling, tryna blame us all
Law enforcement discriminates against certain races and holds them responsible for crimes they may not have committed.

And with Obama out of office, ain't no hope for the blacks
With the departure of the first African-American president, there seems to be no hope for progress for black Americans.

2016, can you still believe they smoking on crack?
People still refer to outdated stereotypes and stigmas about drug use and addiction.

Bigger than rap, let's just take a second to focus on facts
The issues we face are larger and more complex than we may initially realize.

50% of minorities in jail and most of 'em black
A disproportionate amount of people of color are incarcerated.

Black lives matter, yeah right, that's just a hoax and an act
The movement to highlight the abuses and mistreatment of black people is dismissed as a mere performance.

Rest in peace to the Jack, hate I had to say that
Acknowledging the loss of life of someone close, perhaps to violence.

Thought it was just in my city 'til I cut on the news
Realizing that the issues facing one's own community are mirrored in multiple locations around the world.

It's happening all around the world, Keyshia tell 'em the truth
The issues and problems we face are not unique to any one place.

Oh so you can't see what, you got on a blindfold?
Are you intentionally ignoring what is happening in the world?

Too busy in your Benz tryna dodge them potholes
Are you too wrapped up in your own world to see the suffering of others?

Don't know what's going on in the streets of Chicago
We are ignorant of the violence and issues that plague our own cities.

Lil boy killed in an alley, reason why only God knows
The loss of innocent life is senseless and tragic.

Young boys high, putting coke in their nostrils
Drug use and addiction is a serious problem that affects people of all ages.

It's a race of babies that hate the ladies
The cycle of hate and discrimination seems to start at a young age.

Must have thought it was a lie when you heard it in Pac's song
Issues of social inequality and injustice are longstanding and pervasive.

His mama strung out and you know that his pops gone
The dangers of addiction and broken families are a direct result of the issues we face as a society.

The preacher can't reach 'em, he ain't hearing the gospel
Attempts to reach those in need of guidance or support may fail if we do not address underlying issues.

Future on his iPhone, this shit is colossal
Technology offers both progress and potential for disaster.

Christians lost acting like they really know where Christ is
Religious leaders and organizations may fail to live up to the ideals they preach.

World War III coming soon with ISIS
The threat of conflict and war looms large in the face of global terrorism.

Shoe boxes full of letters, all my homies is lifers
People are trapped in the criminal justice system for long periods of time.

Not just in my hood, from San Quentin to Rikers
The effects of the criminal justice system are felt across many different areas and populations.

Black America wake up, we was asleep for too long
It is time to pay attention to the issues at hand and take action.

Got me feeling like Marvin Gaye, what's going on?
A sense of helplessness and confusion over the state of the world.

Treyvon down in Florida, to Mike in Ferguson
The victims of police brutality have become symbols of that issue.

The next Malcolm or Martin, look, they probably done murdered them
Potential leaders and heroes are often silenced by violence.

Church shooters get arrested and brought in like company
The lack of justice or accountability for some acts of violence is alarming.

Oscar shot in his back and Sandra died in custody
The deaths of those in police custody raise serious concerns about the legal system.

KKK get exposed, all members of congress
Hate groups and racism continue to exist and influence political systems.

Russia blame terrorism on known jihadists
Issues of propaganda and misinformation are rampant in the media.

While all these rappers argue 'bout who is the hottest
Celebrity culture and materialism can often distract from more important issues.

I'm tryna teach my daughter, she's an African goddess
Positive reinforcement and education can have a significant impact on future generations.

The Real Isis was a goddess, not a terrorist group
Misconceptions and misunderstandings can lead to dangerous or harmful actions.

Make all our good seem bad without telling the truth
The media and certain political/cultural narratives can paint untrue pictures of certain groups or individuals.

Flip all our signs and our symbols that resemble the love
Different groups and ideologies can co-opt or twist the symbols of love and positivity for their own purposes.

Turning to hate groups, mentally be messing us up
The influences of hate groups and negative mindsets can have long-term effects on individuals and communities.