Peace
W.M.D. Lyrics

So special
We are unique and important

Another body slain in the streets
Another person has been killed in a violent manner in our community

Umm hmm
Expressing agreement or acknowledgment

And we been needing change
We have been needing a transformation or improvement

Needing peace
Desiring a state of tranquility and harmony

We done and we can’t take it no further
We are exhausted and cannot tolerate this situation anymore

Heard the angels crying
Symbolizing the sorrow and pain felt in the community

They scream murder
They express intense distress and outrage over the act of killing

Know you hear them angels crying
You are aware of the deep anguish and grief experienced by others

Who sick and tired
Those who are exhausted and frustrated

Of being sick and tired
Tired of feeling worn-out and oppressed

Who neighborhoods
The communities where we live

Is being gentrified
Experiencing the process of wealthier people moving in and displacing current residents, often leading to the loss of culture and identity

For black and brown people
Specifically affecting individuals of African and Hispanic descent

Been dying
Experiencing death at alarming rates

We need plug
We require a connection or solution

We need an appliance
We need something or someone to aid or assist us

And we forced into silence
We are compelled to remain quiet and not speak out

So we fuck around and riot
Therefore, we engage in acts of protest and rebellion

We been treating this pandemic
We have been handling this widespread issue

Like its something to survive
As if it is merely a challenge to overcome

I say
This is my opinion or perspective

It's just another day in life
It is a typical day filled with struggles and hardships

With a freedom never meant for you and i
The freedom that was never intended or designed for us

So what we do
Therefore, what actions do we take

We do or die
We must act with determination and courage, risking our lives if necessary

Treat traffic violations
Regard minor infractions while driving

Like suicide
As serious and potentially fatal as self-destruction

Me and mines we summarized
My close ones and I have come to the following conclusion

If we all criminals
If we are all considered lawbreakers

Then no-one can empathize
No one can understand and share our experiences and emotions

so before Jacob Blake
Referring to the incident involving Jacob Blake, an African American man who was shot by a police officer

We all felt paralyzed
We all experienced a sense of helplessness and immobility

Buy a pair of lies
Accept falsehoods or deceit

On right and left sides
From opposing political perspectives

Just go to church
Simply attend religious services

And pay your tithes
Contribute a portion of your income to the church

The democrats and the republicans
Referring to the two major political parties in the United States

Telling us both the same thang
'Thang' is a colloquial term for 'thing.' Both parties are conveying similar messages and agendas

And that's that they don’t really fuck with you
They do not genuinely care about you or support your interests

Fuck a vote
Disregard the act of voting

How you shoot a father
Questioning why someone would shoot a father figure

Right in front of his kids
In close proximity to his children

That's eerily familiar
That situation is strangely reminiscent

To what they did to our kin
Similar to the historical harm and violence inflicted upon our relatives or ancestors

The been trying to emasculate our men
There have been attempts to undermine the masculinity and strength of our males

And the only way to do it
The sole method to achieve that goal

Is wit fear
Is by instilling fear

That's false evidence appearing real
That is misleading information that seems genuine

Ain't no real power
There is no true authority

In the badge and the sheild
In the symbols of law enforcement and protection

I know its the union
I am aware that it is the organization or group

Making sure you get cleared
Ensuring that you are acquitted or absolved of any wrongdoing

Cause they them niggas
Because they are the people

Backing political careers
Supporting and promoting the professional advancement of politicians

Now will they lynch
Will they execute or harm

This nigga here
This person here

Kill the man
Cause the death of an individual

But they can never kill ideas
However, they cannot eradicate ideas or beliefs

I know my words
I am aware of the impact of my words

Are worth more than my tears
My words hold greater significance and value compared to my tears

I wasted potential chasing bitches
I squandered my potential by pursuing romantic or sexual relationships

For a couple years
For a significant amount of time

Now we war plan
Now our strategy is to engage in conflict

Over asparagus tears
Over insignificant grievances or conflicts

See how I cooking
Observe my expertise or greatness

You’d a prolly thought I made a mil
You would have probably assumed I earned a million dollars

Which means I’ve tooken
Which indicates that I have taken

Reparations
Compensation or restitution for past wrongs

Of less than a bill
Of an amount less than one billion dollars

Master never slaving for a deal
Refusing to be subservient or oppressed for monetary gain

Every time one killed
Whenever someone is killed

It's like the man in the mirror
It is reminiscent of the reflection of ourselves

Whoah
Expressing surprise or astonishment

These days
Currently

I think the peace that we need
I believe that the peace we require

May not be a peace
Might not be a state of harmony

That's all so serene
That is completely calm and tranquil

It may just be a piece
It might simply be a part or fragment

That comes with a red beam
That involves violence or weaponry

Or just any piece of steel
Or any weapon or instrument made of metal

That means you still get to dream
That allows you to continue having aspirations and hopes

Now
At this moment or time

Tell me where’s our Dr. King
Inform me of the whereabouts or existence of a leader like Martin Luther King Jr.

Fuck it
Disregard it

Wheres our Malcolm X
Where is a figure like Malcolm X

If I give up my respect
If I surrender my dignity and self-esteem

To finesse another death
To manipulate or deceive in order to cause another death

That's just living with regret
That is accepting a lifetime of remorse

When I have nothing left
When I have no resources or possessions remaining

The chickens coming home to roost
The consequences of our actions are catching up with us

Birds to nest
The consequences are finding a place to settle

I let the fly shit rest
I allow trivial matters or bothersome issues to be ignored

For black panthers crest
To protect the reputation or ideals of the Black Panther Party

If I gotta die for my rights
If I have to sacrifice my life in order to secure my rights

Then the answers yes
Then the answer is affirmative

Kill me for anything less
Execute me for any inferior reason

Its white power success
White supremacy has triumphed

Come on
Expressing urgency or encouragement

Every black American's a veteran
Every African American is a seasoned and experienced individual

Boy we been at war since elementary
We have been engaged in an ongoing conflict since childhood

Messy as elections get
As chaotic and disorganized as elections can be

How are we the people
How are we, the citizens

Ever to trust the delegates
Expected to have faith in the representatives

Ain't no body job to stop this shit huh?
It is not anyone's responsibility to put an end to this situation, right?