living colour
pride
When I speak out loud You say I'm crazy When I'm feeling proud You say I'm lazy I look around and see the true reality  You like our hair You love our music Our culture's large, so you abuse it Take time to understand, I'm an equal man  [Chorus] History's a lie that they teach you in school A fraudulent view called the golden rule A peaceful land that was born civilized Was robbed of its riches, its freedom, its pride  When I'm at work you say I'm great You watch and ponder, but can you relate? Inviting eyes hands drop, when the music stops  Don't ask me why I play this music It's my culture, so naturally I use it I state my claim to say, it's here for all to play  [Chorus]  It's time for a change Concepts rearrange Can't you feel my rage  It's up to you to seek the truth To know your history, the difference between me and you Relate to me as me, not what you see on TV  [Chorus]