Black Panther - New Man Theme lyrics

[Verse 1] Now this is my escape from many things on many levels I couldn't settle the pedal These are words of a rebel Come and dance with the devil in the bloody meadow The ground is metal from the honor of a soldier's medal I used to revel in the ways that were before me Go to school, get a job, come on, you know the usual story I was eighteen and just about to hit the college scene On to Colgate, considered it prestigious and pristine What I mean, I was told That in life there's a goal and it's gold Those without it die unhappy and cold Another unwritten code A savage story that's told By the media, the medium by which we're controlled It doesn't benefit the spirit or the soul So when I enrolled, I went bold Here's my list of things I wanted to know: myself End of list, get the gist? Professors are pissed Tally up the cla**es I missed But I did read books, opened up my mind, took a look within Noticed hiphop was oozing through my skin Cut my demo at the end of ninety-four After hustling to get loot Troopin' far and sleepin' on floors Went to college as an athlete with speed and a fade And came home as a dread who use his pen as a blade Did I make the right decision? Well, my folks don't think so I let them down, I'm in my room, I'm locking my do' [Chorus] (It's a new day) I'm black, strong Intelligent man, you ain't steering me wrong (It's a new day) I got heart, sk** Follow my calling, drop knowledge and build (It's a new day) They can't hold me back They can't hold me back (It's a new day) (It's a new day) (It's a new day) (Whatcha gonna do?) [Verse 2] My once beloved room became hell Burning flesh is the smell The temperature rose My self-esteem fell In the morning, I would rise to get some cereal Then return to my torture quarters for my slaughter and burial Paralyzed by the tears from my father's eyes Couldn't even raise my head to notice somber skies Mom and I would sit and chat about me getting back on track She'd leave then I'd crawl into my lack of confidence trap What a vicious format The system sets parameters for livin' By using tunnel vision funneled to the money system Ads are dads Sitcoms are moms Dollars are our legs and arms And our heart is a bomb Detonate if you hesitate To slave or matriculate You'd better participate Survival's your interest rate Financing is Manson Hopes are held for ransom Power's dancing Sorrow's the anthem But let's return to this point in time where I'm Standing next to my ex-job's "Help wanted" sign You'll find my mind overflowing with adrenaline and energy I infuriated my enemy with my integrity Essentially, if you wanna work there, don't mention me They'll cut in half your pay and punch your face as a penalty I'm self-empowered, hit the showers, I'm on the go I'm going to the club, I'm out my crib, I'm lockin' my do' [Chorus] (It's a new day) I'm black, strong Intelligent man, you ain't steering me wrong (It's a new day) I got heart, sk** Follow my calling, drop knowledge and build (It's a new day) They can't hold me back They can't hold me back (It's a new day) (Whatcha gonna do?) (It's a new day)