People of the Sun
Rage Against the Machine Lyrics

Yeah, people come up
We need to raise awareness and unite people against those who try to suppress us.

Check it, since fifteen hundred and sixteen, Mayans attacked and overseen
Ever since the Mayans were attacked and oppressed, we have been living in the ruins of their once great civilization.

Now crawl amidst the ruins of this empty dream
We are living in the aftermath of the destruction caused by those who tried to erase our culture and history.

With their borders and boots on top of us
We are being oppressed and dominated by those who have taken over our land and culture.

Pullin' knobs on the floor, of their toxic metropolis
Those in charge use their power to manipulate and control us, like puppet masters behind the scenes.

But how you gonna get what you need to get?
How can we fight back and reclaim our power in the face of such overwhelming oppression?

The gut eaters, blood drenched get offensive like Tet
Those who have oppressed and abused us will fight back violently when we try to take back what is rightfully ours.

The fifth sun sets get back reclaim
It is time for us to reclaim our heritage and culture, and fight back against those who have taken it from us.

The spirit of Cuauhtemoc, alive and untamed
We draw strength from the great leaders of our past, and carry on their legacy of resistance and resilience.

Now face the funk now blastin' out your speaker
It's time to get energized and inspired by the sound of our music and our message.

On the one, Maya, Mexica
We are one people, connected by our shared history and heritage across the Americas.

That vulture came to try and steal your name but now you got a gun
Those who have oppressed us tried to erase our identity and culture, but now we are armed with the power to fight back.

Yeah, this is for the people of the sun
Our message and our fight is for all those who share our heritage and culture.

It's comin' back around again
Our history has a way of repeating itself, and the fight for our culture and identity will never truly be over.

Yeah, never forget that the whip snapped ya back
We cannot forget the history of our oppression, and the ways in which those in power have used violence to control us.

Your spine cracked for tobacco, I'm the Marlboro Man, uh
The industries that have exploited our people for profit have inflicted serious pain and harm upon us.

Our past blastin' on through the verses
The pain and suffering of our people is echoed in the music and lyrics of our resistance.

Brigades of taxi cabs rollin' Broadway like hearses
The city itself is a reminder of our pain and suffering, as our people are driven to work in the taxis that fill its bustling streets.

Troops strippin' zoots, shots of red mist
Our people are being violently attacked and oppressed at the hands of those in power.

Sailors blood on the deck, come sister resist
We must resist the violence and oppression we face every day, even when it comes at great personal risk.

From the era of terror, check this photo lens
The pain and suffering of our people has been documented and recorded throughout history, and cannot be erased or ignored.

Now the City of Angels does the ethnic cleanse, uh
Even in a city known for its diversity and inclusivity, our people are being pushed out and oppressed.

Heads bobbin' to the funk out your speaker
Our music and message continues to speak to and inspire others around us.

On the one, Maya, Mexica
We are all one people, united by our shared history and heritage.

That vulture came to try and steal your name but now you found a gun
Our oppressors tried to erase our identity and culture, but we have the power to fight back and reclaim what is rightfully ours.

You're history, this is for the people of the sun
Those who have oppressed us will be remembered as a dark moment in our shared history, but our fight for justice and equality will endure.