Don't Walk Away
T.P.E. feat. Adam Marano Lyrics

Wake up
Get out of your stupor and pay attention to what's happening around you.

I ain’t see the rise of the sun in a long time
I've been missing out on the wonders of nature because I've been so focused on my problems.

I don’t Know which day I step outside’ll be my last one
I live with the fear that I might not make it back home alive because of the violence and racism that's rampant in society.

This world Seem to got it out for me And those who look like me Those who breathe like me
The world is biased against people who look and breathe like me because of the color of our skin.

It’s been a struggle for so long We are so tired We are so tired Lord knows we’ve tried
We've been fighting for equality and justice for so long and we're exhausted. Despite our efforts, progress is slow.

They say peace But then gun down my brother Shoot me, kill my mother Choke life from my father
Society preaches peace but then inflicts violence and death on Black families.

Doing the best that he can With all that he had Then they shame me for havin’ no Dad And wonder why we so mad
Black fathers are working hard and doing the best they can for their families. Yet, society shames fatherless children and then wonders why they're angry.

So much fighting to survive All we wanna do is thrive Like everyone else Cuz we’re just like everyone else
We're not asking for special treatment, just the same opportunities as everyone else to live, thrive, and pursue happiness.

But this ain’t a cry for no help We done cried to sleep Cried to release To keep from going insane How can we drop any more tears? When our cries fall on deaf ears
We're not asking for sympathy, just for society to listen and make meaningful changes. We've been crying and pleading for so long, it feels like no one is listening.

We fall We get up Resilience is noble But we fed up
We've faced adversity and gotten back up time and again, but we're tired of having to constantly fight.

I just want to see tomorrow Though I can’t walk away But in pain I cannot stay I gotta value me today So this is goodbye
I want to live and see a better future for myself and my community. I can't run away from my problems, but I also can't stay in pain. I need to prioritize my own well-being and say goodbye to things holding me back.

I look in the mirror It’s not as foggy as it once was Wisdom makes visions get clearer Liberty’s become my new drug
I'm gaining clarity and perspective with age and experience. Freedom and liberation are becoming more important to me.

You don’t want that for me Guess I gotta get it for myself Keep ya apologies on the shelf Fuck this, we gon’ make our own wealth
Society doesn't want me to succeed, so I'll have to make my own way. I don't want hollow apologies, I want real change. We'll create our own opportunities and wealth.

I look at this world Starin’ it deep in the eyes Mind blown, asking why Does so much pain Need to be publicized For everyone to start to realize We ALL have a right to life?
I'm examining society closely and trying to understand why there's so much suffering and injustice. I wonder why it takes so much exposure and pain for people to take notice and empathize. We should all have the right to a safe and fulfilling life.

So One Love with my fist high... It’s time to say goodbye
I'll hold onto love and unity, but it's also time for me to move on from things that are holding me back.

I don’t owe you a damn thing Through my blood all my dues are paid So in pain I cannot stay I gotta value me today So this is goodbye
I don't owe anyone an explanation for wanting to prioritize my own well-being. I've paid my dues and contributed to society already. I need to value myself and say goodbye to things that are causing me pain.