Oh Lord Why Lord
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I've searched the open sky
I've looked everywhere possible

To find the reason why
To understand why things are the way they are

Oh Lord, why Lord
A plea for understanding

The color of my skin
My race and ethnicity

Is said to be an awful sin
Is seen as something bad and shameful

No, I cannot understand
I cannot comprehend why this is the case

No, I can never, never understand
It seems impossible to understand this unfair treatment

I've got to live and give
I have to survive and do my best

Much more than I can give
Even when it seems impossible to do so

Oh Lord, why Lord
A plea for understanding

Oh why, why why, why why
Expressing frustration and confusion

In this world it is no secret
Everyone knows

All the problems and hatred
There are many issues and negative emotions in the world

Why why, why why, why Lord
A plea for understanding

I just can't seem to find why
I'm struggling to understand

My every move is so unseen
My efforts and actions go unnoticed

Why this lonely man must try
Why does someone have to be alone in their struggle

And can have no peace of mind
With constant worry and stress

Oh Lord, why Lord
A plea for understanding

I just can't help but cry
Expressing deep emotional pain

The tears won't stay inside
Unable to hold back sadness and emotion

I feel the weight of everlasting hate
Carrying the burden of ongoing discrimination and negativity

But my strength will not grow faint
Despite the challenges, I will continue to persevere

I'll wear the chains
Accepting the burden placed upon me

So every man must see the change
In hopes of bringing positive transformation

I ask no special kindness
Not asking for any special treatment

I ask no special deed
Not requesting anything extraordinary

Only peace and justice
A fair and equitable society

Forever more
Permanently, without end

Is it so much to ask
Questioning if it's unreasonable

Even of you
Even of God

To be the same as the
To have equal treatment and opportunities as

Majority
The privileged and powerful

Why is it that I must suffer
Questioning why I have to endure pain and hardship

Without even a cause
Without any valid reason

And no one cares
Feeling alone in my struggle

Oh Lord, why God
A plea for understanding and help

I've got to live and give
I have to continue to survive and help others

Much more than I can give
Even when it seems impossible to do so

Oh Lord, why Lord
A plea for understanding

Why why, why why, why Lord
Repeatedly asking why, expressing deep confusion and pain