Black
Mr. no problem Lyrics

I had a black president but still my people ain’t free
Despite having a black president, black people still face oppression and lack of freedom.

Been waiting since Martin had a dream
Black people have been waiting for Martin Luther King Jr.'s vision of equality and justice to be fully realized for decades.

To hear that freedom bell ring
The singer hopes to one day witness true freedom for black people, symbolized by the ringing of a bell.

Let me hear ya say
The artist encourages those around him to vocalize their support for the value and worth of black lives.

Black Lives Matter Black Lives Matter
The artist emphasizes the importance of acknowledging the value and worth of black lives.

I’m black & proud & I’ll say it loud
The singer is proud of their black identity and will express it with confidence and volume.

Hands up don't shoot
The singer references the phrase used during protests against police brutality, calling for non-violent resistance.

Just cuz the color of me ain't the same color as you
The artist acknowledges that racial differences exist, but argues that this should not be a reason for mistreatment or oppression.

Just because ya color blue and ya got a Lil badge
The artist criticizes police officers who abuse their power and authority to harm black people.

Don't give you the right Mr. police show your ass
The artist asserts that even though police officers have a job to do, they are not entitled to disrespect or harm individuals they are meant to protect.

I admit it sometimes I'm a Lil bad
The singer acknowledges that they are not perfect and have made mistakes in the past.

Got a lot angry just look at my past
The artist's past experiences of mistreatment and oppression have led to feelings of anger and frustration.

I got some relatives that your relatives
The singer is likely referring to the history of slavery and racism in the United States, implying that their ancestors were mistreated and oppressed by the ancestors of the white police officers they are criticizing.

Use to hang from the trees
The singer alludes to the horrific history of lynching, in which black people were often hanged from trees by white mobs.

Still got some relatives in chains
The singer suggests that even in contemporary times, black people still face unjust imprisonment and systemic oppression.

Still got some relatives in sheets
The artist references the Ku Klux Klan and the continuing presence of white supremacist groups, suggesting that black people still face threats from such organizations.

Long black robes same as white sheets
The artist directly links the black robes worn by judges to the white sheets worn by KKK members, drawing attention to the ways in which systemic racism remains present in the justice system.

Momma please help me I can’t breathe
The singer echoes the dying words of Eric Garner, who was killed by police officers who put him in a chokehold, highlighting the continuing brutality and violence faced by black people at the hands of police.