It takes a Nation

[Jalili]

They say it takes a village to raise a child But what about a people
How do you raise a race to feel that it is human
Take away the pain passed down from the past
Worked into their souls by being forced up their ass
Move them from the bottom back to the top
Pull away the shame not just make us all the same
But give them back pride
Bring back that high
Make them all fly toward that honor light
How do you raise a people to their greatness
Re-educate bravery and forget fear
Ready them to stand for who they are
Stop killing each other all backed by the law
Reverse the effect of oppression
Use it as a lesson
Put it in a sling
Fling it back in the oppressors face
Standing above the drugs recreating thugs
Making them warriors for the peoples love
How do you raise a race in the face of hate
Counter act Willie Lynch and confuse COINTELPRO
With their pride, inner peace, and purpose of existence
Move beyond the fool, the flash, and the spas of piazza
Stand with strength
Live with dignity
Survive for FREEDOM
How do you raise a race to liberation

......It takes a nation......

Jalili B. Jimiyu

Yeah it's copyrighted 2008