Protected
PRICE feat. Algee Smith Lyrics

So you don't feel protected by the black man
You feel like the black men around you are not reliable for your protection

Feel like some are lacking too much to attach I got your back then
Some black men may be deficient, but I will stand by you to protect you

Yeah, I got your back then
Yes, I will always have your back

I guess the plan worked
The plan to destroy the black community through drugs and criminal activity worked

They put crack in the homes that took the black
Crack cocaine was introduced into black communities, causing harm to black people

Fathers out to a darker route it all became a cancer
Black fathers were targeted and taken out of their communities, leading to negative consequences for families

Left mama broke with no money in her damn purse
Single black mothers were left with limited resources to support their families

She raised daughters who was raped by they uncles
Black women often experience sexual assault within their own families

They kept the secret hidden for years and it haunt them
Victims of sexual assault often feel traumatized and burdened by the weight of their secrets

Skin darker feeling like nobody want them
Dark-skinned black women often feel undesirable in society

Give him your body and he left you in the morning
Black women are often exploited for their bodies and left feeling empty

I'm understanding why you not feeling protected
I empathize with your feelings of insecurity and lack of safety

In society, you rarely accepted
Black women are not always welcomed or celebrated in society

At work you get rejected
Black women may face discrimination in the workplace

When you date you feel neglected
Black women may feel overlooked or mistreated in romantic relationships

But in a black queen where black men are invested
Black men should value and invest in their relationships with black women

But it take action
It takes actual effort to make positive change

Less words less caption
Less talking and more doing

I'm thinking less reacting
I am trying to be intentional and thoughtful in my actions

And more relaxing
I want to take a step back and focus on self-care

You know listening to your passion
I believe in listening to and following your own passions

I guess that's why I'm asking
That is why I am trying to understand your perspective

So you don't need someone that's gone shower
You do not need someone who will shower you with gifts

You just want someone that ain't gone overpower you
You want someone who will respect and not dominate you

Make some time out they day spend about an hour two
Someone who will take the time to be with you, even just for an hour or two

Now run off on you when it's deep that's what a coward do
Leaving someone vulnerable during difficult times is cowardly

Y'all gotta learn to put them boys to the curb
Black women should learn to reject and move on from men who do not treat them well

When you really wanna feel safe and your voice to be heard
When you want to feel heard and protected

When you only see so much its hard knowing your worth
If you do not see many positive examples, it can be hard to feel valuable

When nobody show the way to start everybody wanna play it smart
When you do not have a clear blueprint, people may struggle with making the right decisions

Heard people out here breaking hearts
People are often careless with others' emotions

I ain't rapping trying to play the part
I am being genuine and authentic, not just pretending

I'm just feeding life to replace the dark
I am trying to bring light and positivity to difficult situations

Right is the only way to play these cards
Always doing what is right is the best course of action

Our ancestors wasn't about patriarch
Our ancestors did not prioritize patriarchal values

Yeah, they hit the studio to make the charts
Our ancestors used their music to make a difference and inspire change

I hit the studio to make a mark
I strive to use my music to make a lasting impact

When it come to our women I gotta set the bar
I believe in setting a high standard for how black men should treat black women

I got your back then
I will always support and protect you