#BlackLivesMatter (Remastered)

by kayode

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There are so many non-indictments and acquittal verdicts for police officers that have voluntarily shot and/or killed unarmed victims (who could have been able to be detained or were already restrained), so I wrote this piece in memory of the victims as well as for the living community members to remember to protest peacefully and effectively.

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Flatline….
But the pulse continues.
Up and down
like SIN wave
all the rhymes
that I gave
all the souls
that I save
all the roads
that I pave…
I, I, me, me
it IS WE, see?
I stand on the shoulders of peeps
that died before me.
But some shoulders are of kids, G!
Got shot by cops
Turn those cams on…
At least in past times,
had white masks on
before they took a shot,
before they slipped the knot…
Parents didn't tell you?
They must've forgot…
Now Millenials walk around
with amnesia
eating flaming hot chips
GMO as anesthesia

They can't feel what's real
OOOOOH!
We can't feel what is real…
We can't feel what's real
OOOOOH!
We have to deal...
No guns up my sleeve!
Crooked cops deceive!
But #ICantBreathe

Some peeps
might not have a death wish
Commit crimes?
Cops might leave you breathless.
As moms standby
Feeling helpless
Prosecutors?
At times act selfish
Just along for the ride
Evidence matters
Only if it's for the state's side.
How does one conquer?
Perpetual division
Wanna indict?
That's Grand jury's decision.

No more raw deals!
Our lives are real!
#HandsUpDontShoot
Just tryna' chill!
Hear how we feel!
#HandsUpDontShoot
No guns up my sleeve!
Crooked cops deceive!
#ICantBreathe
No more blood splatter!
Cuz #BlackLivesMatter!
#BlackLivesMatter!

Unless it's the cameraman
Or protestors in a riot
Then there are arrests
Then there are indictments
When all together,
There's no stopping WE
Meaning the people
In a real democracy
But not right now,
Most blacks are still property.
Play on the radio?
They just might dub it.
Democracy?
More like a republic.
Without the BaNana
Or colorful bandanas.
Whether packing heat
Or just swinging hammers.
I didn't stammer
And no, I didn't stutter
Walk out the house?
Ladies' hearts flutter
Is that the way to live life
Are these citizen's rights?
Are these citizens right?
Do we have to go in strike?
It's about time we shine our light
But we gotta make it bright!

Are you scared we might fight?

No more raw deals!
Our lives are real!
#HandsUpDontShoot
Just tryna' chill!
Hear how we feel!
#HandsUpDontShoot
No guns up my sleeve!
Crooked cops deceive!
#ICantBreathe
No more blood splatter!
Cuz #BlackLivesMatter!
#BlackLivesMatter!

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released January 6, 2015
Kayode: Lyrics
Produced by Anew Educational Services LLC

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kayode Cleveland, Ohio

After teaching in public schools for decades, Kayode decided to expand his teaching gifts to produce music, videos, play his djembe drum, and spit lyrics. He works to contribute positive music via world music, hip-hop and rap.

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