“We have something hip that we want to present to you. You’ve been listening to our music. I’d like to say that we mentioned a moment ago that we’re interested in black music. What it means, music that is black-orientated and so forth…We have a tendency to believe it’s all the same thing but it’s not really all the same thing; it’s kind of out of the same thing. Now, we have a tune…”
This is a word to the conscious
So let’s speak upon this
Problem that’s been plauging our earth for the longest
People need to stop sleeping and face truth
We need to find a new way for today’s youth
Teach them that a gun is not for fun
And teach them that a drug can make you bug
’cause they don’t want to learn in school
And out in the streets they seek to be the one that is cool
And it’s cruel
The way that young lives get wasted
Now let’s face it
The solution is basic
Knowledge of self and awareness of culture
Instils pride in young sisters and brothers
Who’ll make them see that material things have no value
And that they need to learn how to
Evaluate the system they live in
So they can prosper
And so they won’t give in
To the evils that’ll tempt to imprison
Their mind
And then they’ll grow to find
True freedom
‘Cause some of us must lead them
You see the world can be better if we want this
And YO!
This is a word to the conscious
Now, as a collective we can solve this
And as the worlds revolving
We must all bring
Ourselves together on a wavelength
If we can combine our minds then we have the strength
To eliminate the causes of oppression
This is more than just an idol suggestion
Because the fate of the state of mankind is at stake
Don’t fake like your blind
Each and every day another dream’s erased
That’s why an outstretched hand must be placed
In the direction of someone who’s in need
Plant the seed of peace to delete greed
Kids need a future to live for
And this is one strong reason we should give more
Attention to the signs revealed
When put into action faith can heal
This appeal comes from a crew that’s strongest
And YO!
This is a word to the conscious
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