C-Jay - Black Lives Matter lyrics

[Intro: CJay] Yeah... Something that has to be said ya know? I guess I'm just trynna be that difference Instead of all this... negativity and wasted energy Just my people moving forward [Verse: CJay] Political views of the ma**es, highly selective of who I choose to chat with A few adapted in the community the youth is trapped in Figured I could maneuver through the cracks but the government using tactics; got half of us moving backwards Even you would admit your music is wack if you knew what rap was It's obvious you got no recollection, you get no respect son You ought to be ashamed of yourself Praising money like you will be able to go to your grave with your wealth Point is it's pointless trynna stunt underground You sold your soul to satan, I'm sorry but my soul is taken by God Which is meant to remain, it's like the more you put dollars in your pockets you lose the sense in your brain C'mon use your mind and think and tell me What is the essential message behind the ink It's like my brain can't cope this Drifting in 2015 but still it's hard to maintain focus I'm on a mission, my goal is set My mother questioned when I'mma go back to school I haven't told her yet Wouldn't lie to her so here's a simple reply to her Don't ask why I do whatever my heart desires! And I got the heart of a L. I. O. N Black males dying as a result my people rioting That ain't helping, all we doing is helping us fall If the cops are against us, who else can we call? No one or nothing's more corrupt than the system I preach that one could never have too much of this wisdom I give it all, it's up to you if you choose to accept it Claim we got rights but still police refuse to respect it Back then you were able to take the cops on the run Try it now and you will die by the officer's gun That's an experiment you don't wanna test Take those chances and you will lie in peace with the rest That's evil most def At times I wonder if there's even hope left What's the point of making a peaceful protest I have to have a reason to roam the streets When you can get shot down because of your own belief Word to the Middle East, stand up for what you believe in Put all your faith in the Lord and don't you ever deceive him Am I truly living if I live in sorrow? I can make it today but will I live tomorrow? It isn't best to speak, or is it the color of my black skin that determines my life expectancy? Judge me today as if my past life shattered Next time you see police, please tell em' black lives matter [Outro: CJay] Yeah next time you see police... Black lives matter Judge me today as if my past life shattered Next time you see police, please tell em' black lives matter Yeah... Next time you see police... Black lives matter