Chapter 319
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Screwed up clique
A group of people who are disorganized and dysfunctional.

Make the dollars fold
Make money, but do not use that money to contribute to the death of black people.

Got to hurt them boys
Intend to harm those who continue to kill black people without consequences or regret.

Why I bury over gold
Why prioritize money and profit over the lives of black people?

Left, right, left
A military marching formation, used to demonstrate that the movement for change is organized and coordinated.

How long can we holler when it ain't no breath?
How can we continue to scream for change when black people are dying at the hands of police and other oppressors?

You keep killing fathers without no regrets
Police and oppressors continuously kill black fathers and show no remorse for their actions.

Then keep on countin' dollars 'til it ain't none left
Continuously making money while ignoring the impact of that money on black lives will leave nothing behind.

So the streets gon' keep on marching like
Protests and demonstrations for change will continue until there is true progress.

Fuck yo empty promises these ain't no threats
Protesters are unmoved by hollow words and promises, and demand action and change.

Streets is taking all of it, you made yo bed
Oppressors created this situation, and they will have to face the consequences of their actions.

Fixing all these problems, we ain't goin' nowhere
Protesters are committed to fixing systemic issues and will not be deterred by those who oppose change.

Bring it straight up to your door, now who run it ho?
We will confront the oppressors directly, demanding accountability and change.

A knee to the neck is this week's
The recent killing of George Floyd by police is a horrifying example of the systemic racism and violence that black people face daily.

Symbol of shit you've been reaping
Police and other oppressors are responsible for the violence and racism that led to the death of George Floyd and many others.

As a reaper of people there's no equal
Police, who are supposed to protect citizens, are instead killing them and perpetuating systemic racism and violence.

To the police and they be their own sequel
Police are responsible for creating their own legacy of violence and racism.

Who consistently is a monster, paid by the system
Police continue to perpetuate violence and racism, and are paid by the same system that oppresses black people.

Set up to prosper on victims of the history, situating as property
The police and the system that created them are built on the foundation of oppressing black people and treating them as property.

People that are melanated so easily separated know what?
Black people have been systematically oppressed and treated as inferior by the white-dominated society that surrounds them.

Fuck the history lesson, you know, you know by now
There is no excuse for not recognizing the systemic racism and violence that black people have faced for centuries.

We do not know how
We do not know how to fix the issues in society that lead to systemic racism and violence against black people.

You keep playing dumb but still be trusted with guns you must be defunded
Police who are responsible for violence and racism are not fit to be trusted with guns, and must have their funding cut.

This march is not a one-off
Protests and demonstrations for change will continue until there is real change and progress.

This march is not the mis-aimed warning shot
Protests and demonstrations for change are not just symbolic or empty gestures, but a call for real action and change.

This march a foot in yo fucking throat to choke out
Protests and demonstrations for change are a direct confrontation to oppressors, demanding accountability and change.

The whole assumption that you are here to protect us
Police and other authorities are assumed to be responsible for protecting citizens, but in reality are harming and oppressing black people.

This government doesn't respect us
The government and the authorities that it backs do not respect the basic humanity and dignity of black people.

And somehow they seem to expect us to accept
The government and authorities expect black people to be complacent and accept their oppression without resistance or protest.

The power a piece of shit millionaire president wants to project
The president and those who support his policies and rhetoric are fundamentally racist and oppressive towards black people.

Fuck are you getting at?
What is the point of supporting a system that perpetuates racism and violence against black people?

Get the fuck back in the bunker
Those who support oppression and racism should retreat and hide, instead of engaging in political discourse and change.

We taking back spaces til' you manage to make them safe for black faces
Black people have been systematically excluded and oppressed in public and private spaces, and should demand that those spaces become safe and welcoming for them.

That's up to the fact that America's racist
The fundamental reality of American society is that it is built on racist foundations, and must be dismantled and rebuilt from scratch.

Donald Trump is a white supremacist, full stop
The president is a racist and supports policies that are harmful and oppressive to black people.

If you vote for for him again you're a white supremacist, full stop
Those who continue to support the president and his policies are directly supporting racism and oppression against black people.

Call it like it is and then let the rims spin 'til they full stop
Speak truth to power and hold those in authority accountable for their complicity in systemic racism and violence against black people.

Put one up for Big Floyd, the march is not goin' to stop
George Floyd, who was killed by police, was a tragic example of the systemic racism and violence that black people face, and protests and demonstrations for change will continue in his honor.

You wanna shoot without being shot back
Police and authorities use violence and force against black people without fearing repercussions or retaliation.

Got news for you, no one's really 'bout that
Black people should not be forced to fear violence and oppression from those who are supposed to protect them.

You got the guns, but we got the shout
Black people may not have the same level of physical power and weaponry as police and other authorities, but they have a voice and a demand for change that is just as powerful.

The vote, the mouthpiece, the clout and the loud pack (got guns too)
Black people have the power to vote, speak out, use their influence, and defend themselves in the face of oppression and racism.

Ya facts, yeah we doubt that
Facts and statistics that are meant to justify violence and oppression against black people are often biased or incorrect.

Show us receipts, or we will denounce that
Evidence that supports the oppression and violence against black people must be thoroughly scrutinized and challenged.

Take ya tear gas inhale like an ounce of that cookie cake
Police use tear gas and other tactics to harm and subdue protestors, and their actions are as damaging and dangerous as inhaling drugs.

Your bullets all bounce
Even when police use lethal force against black people, their actions have not resulted in lasting change or permanent harm to the community.

Even when they break flesh you are not safe
Police can use lethal force against black people even when doing so seems unnecessary and dangerous.

We are watching every motherfucking move you make
Oppressors and authority figures cannot get away with violence and oppression against black people indefinitely, because they are constantly being watched and recorded.

Play it back on cameras so no-one can mistake
Video recordings and other evidence can be used to hold oppressors accountable and prevent them from continuing to harm black people.

The order of events that lead to prove another life you take
Evidence must be collected and analyzed to understand the sequence of events that led to black people being killed by police or other oppressors.

And if the verdict come back less than murder
Even when evidence clearly shows that police killed a black person, they may not be held accountable by the legal system if the verdict is less severe than murder.

Don't be surprised when your streets are burnin'
If authorities refuse to hold police accountable for their actions, protests and demonstrations for change will continue and become more intense and widespread.

This anger ain't misplaced, it is turning cop cars to bonfires 'til you learn
The anger and frustration of black people and their allies is justified, and will not be quelled until real change and progress is made.

If you profit off this system
Those who benefit from systemic racism and oppression, whether directly or indirectly, must be held accountable for their complicity in the system.

You should make them dollars fold
Money and profits gained from complicity in systemic racism and oppression must be used to support and uplift black communities, not further harm them.

This whole fucking country 'bout the money
American society and culture are built on a foundation of profit and greed, which often comes at the expense of marginalized communities like black people.

So watch where your money go
Support businesses and causes that align with values of equity, justice, and fairness towards black people and other marginalized communities.

Let 'em know we watching how they roll
Hold those in power and with financial influence accountable for their actions and investments, and demand that they support black communities and work towards real progress and change.

Put one up for Breonna, the marching not going to stop
Breonna Taylor, who was killed by police, is a tragic example of the systemic racism and violence that black women face, and protests and demonstrations for change will continue in her honor.

You keep killing daughters without no regrets
Police and oppressors continuously kill black daughters and show no remorse for their actions.