Give Thanks
Us3 Lyrics

I’m just a liberation scribe writing these bars of freedom
I am a writer, using my words to bring freedom to those who hear or read them.

The god's got kids and uncle g′wan help feed 'em
The supreme power has a responsibility to care for us, and we should help take care of each other.

My words free the mind whether you hear 'em or read ′em
My words have the power to free the mind, whether they are heard or read.

The duty of a civilised man is to teach ′em
It is the responsibility of civilized individuals to teach others and share knowledge.

Wave your guns at the system and unify the prisons
Instead of fighting amongst ourselves, we should unite to fight against the oppressive system.

I save a ghetto child from getting drawn out at Princeton
I help protect young people from being exploited or taken advantage of by powerful institutions.

Still a million man march even though some are limping
We may face challenges and obstacles, but we should still strive to unite and fight for our cause.

Like Kunta caught up in big pimping and linen
Like a character from Roots caught up in materialism and luxury.

Karma sutra, I sooth ya, Nah I ain't bitchin′
I aim to bring comfort and peace, not to complain or criticize.

I armoured through ya, moved ya and seized your kitchen
I have a strong presence and influence, able to affect change and take control.

Was my steez with ease to blitzkrieg the women
I have a smooth and effective approach to inspiring and empowering women.

Now my hymns hem her heart's stitching
My words touch women's hearts deeply and help heal their emotional wounds.

See I′m reppin for my fam that's the joy of living
I am representing and standing up for my family, which brings me great happiness.

Was thanks taking, there was no thanksgiving
The history of Thanksgiving in America involves taking land and resources from Indigenous people, so we should not celebrate it.

I keep my eyes on the sparrow
I remain vigilant and focused, like the bird in the biblical quote.

Americas always gotta full barrel of stress
The United States always seems to be facing many difficult problems and challenges.

So strap on your vest
Be prepared and protect yourself as best you can.

Since the manger avoid the one left in the chamber
We should avoid violence and conflict as much as possible, even when faced with difficult situations.

Divide and rule kills the knowledge of self
When we are divided and fighting amongst ourselves, we lose sight of who we are and our true potential.

Now this remainder remains to be the last born
The remaining few of us are strong and resilient, like the youngest child who has to fight harder to survive.

The first scorned
The first to be mistreated or oppressed.

The one you made the scapegoat
The person or group blamed for problems or issues they did not cause.

The god building like Joseph
Like the biblical figure Joseph, we should strive to build and create, even when faced with adversity.

In technicolour peep my dreamcoat
My vision and dreams are vivid and colorful.

Y'all keep it real, I′m a keep the real estate on the block
While others may focus on authenticity, I am more concerned with owning and investing in property in my community.

I don′t fiend for the cream, I fiend for the gold it's backed by
I am not chasing material wealth, but rather the wealth and value behind it.

Y′all use the physical two
Others rely only on their physical senses and ability.

All seeing third eye
I see beyond the material world and understand things on a deeper level.

Pierces holes through your spleen
My insight or understanding can penetrate and affect people deeply, even in their physical body.

Scores goals on your team
My contributions and leadership benefit those on my team or in my community.

Choke, holes on your neck
My influence or power can be suffocating or oppressive.

Bill, fold all your cream
I can make money and profits, even while also empowering my community.

Blaow!, holes through your dreams
My influence can also shatter or disrupt people's hopes and dreams.

Unbalanced is the beam
Things are not equal or fair.

The sun rises in the east in Bruknaam
There are different ways of understanding and viewing the world.

I come clean
I am honest and transparent.

You see I reppin for your fam that's the joy of living
I am standing up for and supporting your family, which is how we find happiness.

Was thanks taking, there was no thanks giving
Celebrating Thanksgiving ignores the history of colonization and exploitation of Indigenous people in the US.