Rosemary L. Finley - Nubia lyrics

3. Rap/Songwriting: “Nubia” by Rosemary L. Finley I have no need to be swayed by you opinion of me It benefits me none to know who you think I am am not or should be I'm not trying to live up to your opinion of me Nubia I am dis be da Queen Ife I have no time for games lame dealings with shallow folk for material gain or for your focus on wealth and trappings inane Nubia I am Nubia I be dis be da Queen Ife I see the games and treachery Designed to keep us in poverty We've been jailed and failed Mis--used and abused With this media attention and stereotyping gangsta rap and gold chains designed to keep us down in retention and detention Money for your goods for your sake, not mine If only I could bottle this feeling strength in the storm resilience, active mind, body and form Nubia I am Nubia I be It's me taking dis be da Queen Ife Nubian, Queen bee, regal, royal, loyal, strong and true but I really don't have to prove all of this to you