PROUD
W.H.A.C.K. Lyrics

You know I'm proud to be black y'all
I take pride in my identity and heritage as a black person.

And that's a fact y'all
This is not up for debate; it is a factual statement about my identity.

And if you try to take what's mine
If anyone attempts to deprive me of my rights or what I have earned, I will not allow it.

I take it back y'all - it's like that
I stand up for myself and what is rightfully mine, without apology.

Listen party people here's a serious song
The following message is important and deserves attention from everyone present.

It's right not wrong, I should say right on
This message is correct and aligned with my values; I fully endorse it.

I gotta tell you somethin' that you all should know
I have important information to share that is relevant to everyone.

It's not a mystery it's history and here's how it go
This is not a secret or unknown information; it is historical and widely accepted knowledge.

Now Hariett Tubman, was born a slave
I will provide an example from history to illustrate my point, starting with Harriet Tubman who was born into slavery.

She was a tiny black woman, when she was raised
Despite her youth and small stature, she endured the struggles of slavery as a black woman.

She was livin' to be givin' there's a lot that she gave
Harriet Tubman was incredibly generous and gave a lot to help others, notably through her work on the Underground Railroad.

There's not a slave, in this day and age
Slavery as an institution has been abolished; it no longer exists in modern society.

I'm black, god damn, I'm tired my man
The singer is both black and exasperated by the burden of constantly dealing with racism.

Don't worry bout what color I am
Other people should not be concerned with or judge the singer based on their skin color.

Because I'll show you how ill, this man can act
The singer is confident in their abilities and intends to prove it through their actions.

It could never be fiction cause it is all fact
The artist's identity, experiences, and accomplishments are all real and factual, not imaginary or exaggerated.

And if you get in my way, I will not turn back
The artist is determined to overcome any obstacle in their path and will not give up until they succeed.

I'm proud of my name, my name is Darryl Mack
The singer takes pride in their identity and specifically their given name.

I'm black and I'm proud, and I'll say it out loud
The singer again affirms their pride in their identity as a black person and declares it openly.

I'll share my story with the whole crowd, augghh!
The artist will tell their story and share their experiences with others, inspiring and motivating them to do the same.

And real brave y'all
The artist is also brave and courageous, in addition to being proud of their identity.

And motherfucker I could never be a slave y'all
The artist asserts their freedom and independence; they will never be enslaved or controlled by anyone else.

So take that!!
This statement is a challenge or a warning to anyone who would try to undermine the singer's identity, rights, or accomplishments.

The world's full of hate discrimination and sin
The world is pervaded by hate, discrimination, and immoral behavior, often directed at specific groups of people.

People judgin' other people by the color of skin
One common form of discrimination is judging, stereotyping, or mistreating people based on their skin color.

I'll attack this matter, in my own way
The singer intends to fight back against discrimination, in their own style and approach.

Man, I ain't no slave, I ain't reelin' no hay
The singer again emphasizes their freedom and independence, rejecting any attempt to enslave or exploit them.

Written a deposition, in any condition
The artist has prepared a formal statement to support their case or defend themselves, regardless of the circumstances.

Don't get in my way cause I'm full of ambition
The artist is highly motivated and driven, and will not let anyone or anything stop them from achieving their goals.

I'm fresh out the pack (and I'm proud to be black)
This line reiterates the singer's pride in their identity, and suggests that they are young, new, and full of potential.

DJ Run, and I run these things
The singer is DJ Run, and asserts that they are in charge or in control of something.

You can hear it loud and clear like when the school bell rings
The artist's message or influence is unmistakable, and can be heard by all, like a school bell ringing.

Like Martin Luther King, I will do my thing
The artist draws a comparison to the famed civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr., suggesting that they are similarly committed to a just cause.

I'll say it in a rap cause I do not sing
The artist prefers to express themselves through rap music, rather than singing.

D.M.C., the man, that's causin' the beef
The singer is D.M.C., and is embroiled in some kind of conflict or issue (the 'beef').

I got a message for the world so listen up it's brief
Despite the conflict, the artist has an important message that they wish to convey briefly to everyone.

Like Malcolm X said I won't turn the right cheek
The singer admires Malcolm X, and agrees with his stance of not tolerating oppression or injustice without resistance.

Got the strength to go the length, if you want to start beef
The singer is confident in their own abilities and power, and is willing to take on any challenge or fight ('beef').

Start beef!
This line is a call to action or challenge to anyone who would try to fight or oppose the singer.

There was a man, an inventor, who invented so well
The artist provides another example from history, highlighting the accomplishments of a particular inventor.

He invented a fortune, for a man named Bell
This inventor's creations were so successful that they generated significant wealth, with a specific reference to Alexander Graham Bell's telephone.

George Washington Carver, made the peanut great
Another historical figure, George Washington Carver, is cited for his contributions to science and agriculture, specifically for popularizing the use of peanuts in many products.

Showed any man with a mind, could create
These inventors and pioneers demonstrated that anyone with the ability to think and create could accomplish great things.

You read about Malcolm X, in the history text
Once again, the artist mentions Malcolm X as a figure who is studied and remembered as part of history.

Jesse Owens broke records, Ali broke necks
Other notable figures from history are referenced for their achievement (Jesse Owens in athletics) and courage (Muhammad Ali as a boxer and political activist).

What's wrong with ya man? How can you be so dumb?
The artist addresses someone who is foolish or ignorant, accusing them of lacking intelligence or basic knowledge.

Like Dr. King said, 'We shall overcome!'
The singer quotes Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous phrase about overcoming obstacles and discrimination, reinforcing the message of the song.