Not the Flesh
Shelter Lyrics

Based on pigment a war begins
Conflict arises from skin color differences

We've got two souls wrapped in different skin
Despite appearances, we are all alike inside, having spirits inside our bodies

Won't take it back it's a fact
The truth can't be undone

No one can win
Everyone loses when there is division and conflict

C'mon you can see the shape the world is in
Observation of current state of the world

And what's the fate of our state
What will become of our society

That never learns from past mistakes
We don't seem to learn from the errors of history

Can you estimate?
Do you have an idea of the situation?

You better pray everyday
Hope for a positive outcome

The dam don't break
Avoidance of catastrophic consequences

I say hey you better pray
Encourages hopefulness

It's not too late
There's still time to make things right

And mention the tension isn't pretty,
The current violent atmosphere is disheartening

You can feel it in the city
The palpable tension in urban areas

You've got to watch your back expect attack
One has to stay vigilant and anticipate danger

I always feel like I'm ready for combat
The ongoing fighting has everyone on edge

Yes yes we're spirit souls within this world
Reminds us that our souls are part of the universe

And I know that I'm free,
Inner spirit is unbound by physical constraints

And I know that we're ready for a modification
Society is ready for a transformation

Yes yes I'm convinced we're not this flesh
Our true selves are more than just our bodies

Can you hear what I'm saying?
Are you listening to the message?

Yes yes I'm convinced I'm not this flesh
Affirms the belief in inner identity

Can you hear me?
Wants to make sure the audience is paying attention

Ignorance of identity we've created enmity
Lack of understanding of identity has led to hostility

Denigration of a civilization
Society is being disrespected and devalued

And that's our explanation
This is why there's so much discord

When it all falls down
When society collapses

Our bloods both red when blood is shed
We are all human and bleed the same color

I've heard the news there's one more dead
Reports of yet another death due to violence

Just see the way that we've been bred
The way society has taught us to behave is disturbing

We've lost ourselves
We have forgotten who we truly are

And we've lost lost our identification
Identification has been misplaced

And it's evil the people live in fear
Fear has negative consequences

You can feel it in the air
Fear is ubiquitous

It begins thinking
Change starts with changing one's mindset

We're skin which overlooks what we're within
Our physical appearances deceive us

So why digress?
Why get sidetracked from the important message?

This simple point will cause so much distress
This simple but profound idea will be met with resistance

Don't rate me hate me deprecate me
Don't judge or belittle me

Or be ready for the ramifications
The consequences for being judgemental can be severe

Watch the city crumble humbled
The destruction of society is sobering

They don't even know
People are unaware of their predicament

What slapped them in the face
What has brought them to this low point

We've got to instigate
Actions need to be taken

And educate a spiritual solution
The solution requires a new way of thinking

And we won't sit we won't conceal
Won't be silent about the matter

Because many feel the way I feel any
This is not a solitary opinion, many people agree

Many want this earth to heal
People want peace and healing for the planet

I've got a voice of an entire generation
The singer represents the views of many young people