Gabriel Commissaris - Arts Integrated lyrics

[Intro: Gabe] Its time we attain value from our education Let art be the catalyst for this new creation A system that teaches the youth on the streets aspiration And shuts off the pipeline to ma** incarceration Return culture to the curriculum through artistic expression End the repression with rhythmic comprehension Consolidate an*lysis and creativity into this equation Hip Hop shall be the salvation for the next generation [Verse 1: Gabe] Reasoning and intuition are about to collide Left brain right brain thinking combined Modern education about to be redefined Through an art form that's constantly vilified Hip-hop a way of expressing yourself honestly The people's voice against inequality Preaching important values through positivity Encouraging change in our society Through the use of five elements Were proliferating academic achievements Literacy through creativity coming alive Self confidence in one's voice is what we gotta revive Teaching kids to question everything they're told To chase knowledge of self rather than gold So let our education flow like a game of chess Thinking outside the box is the key to success [Verse 1: Big Murph] We done fought tooth and nail You can bet we ain't gonna be letting the youth fail No more just talking that ship has sailed Got a plan on track won't be derailed Can't spell smart without A-R-T Knowledge is here to start the party Give me a soul clap and bounce to the groove Of straight A's and honor rolls making you move Taking it back to the old school cuz I'm an old soul don't need an iPad To stimulate the brain, cause I could spend all day practicing piano playing minor triads And writing haikus and free verse poetry Hopefully somebody is noticing That these programs are making a difference, if you don't know now I suggest you listen [Hook: Gabe and Big Murph] “Fusing logic and art to unite the mind and heart” (Mind and Heart) that is a pair you'll never find apart Utilizing both parts of the brain Not to entertain but to ensure everyone has something to gain Arts integrated education that's what we're bringing 3 positives 1 negative that's what we're spitting Revolutionizing the way that we learn The thirst for answers has made a return [Verse 2: Gabe] Set to fail by no child left behind Domination of the left side while keeping kids blind To the sk**s that they need to survive How else these private businesses able to thrive Designed for the success of only certain individuals While the rest are cast down to a life in shackles Let the music free the body and mind from these chains So they won't be slaves to these games [Verse 2: Big Murph] Neurons firing, endorphins rising I'm a real deep thinker, should it come as surprising? In the cla**room inspiring, to help these kids go beyond what the school is requiring Do more than bubble in on the standardized test Let your voice and ambition exhibit your brightness If they got a horn to play or a brush to paint with I bet that'll relieve frustration and anguish [Verse 2: Gabe] No more of this common core fallacy negating the methods in which we educate This culturally biased curriculum leaving the minds of youth in a wretched state But through the conversion of art we can create a better fate for the young minds at stake Making the right moves in life is key to avoiding checkmate Make solidarity your policy And poetry your philosophy Spoken word teaches the true history And how to survive in the work industry If you wanna make your dreams a reality Then sign up for Rap Force Academy(2x) [Hook: Gabe and Big Murph] “Fusing logic and art to unite the mind and heart” (Mind and Heart) that is a pair you'll never find apart Utilizing both parts of the brain Not to entertain but to ensure everyone has something to gain Arts integrated education that's what we're bringing 3 positives 1 negative that's what we're spitting Revolutionizing the way that we learn The thirst for answers has made a return [Outro: Gabe] Bringing you Progress Through Hip Hop Congress Americas number 1 education Hip Hop Chess Federation