We need peace in l.a., what happened was wrong We all feel betrayed, but we got to be strong If the powers that be let evil go free You must understand, don't play into their hand We need peace in l.a., peace in l.a. Don't need beating and shouting, don't need burning and looting Tonight we all pray, that our children are safe There's hurt and frustration, there's a hard realization But how can we help if we steal from ourselves? We need peace in l.a., peace in l.a. We need peace in l.a., peace in l.a. Stay cool, don't be a fool Stay cool, don't be a fool