Misrepresented People
In 1492, you came upon these shores
700 years, educated by the Moors
17th Century, genocide and the gun
Middle passage blessed to market the Africans
In the so called land of God
My kind were treated hard
From back then until now
I see, and you?ll agree
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now
Just see, my family tree
We have been a misrepresented people
We have been a misrepresented people
19th century, slavery destroyed
Soldiers who fought and won
Once known as "Nigger Boys"
20th century, with freedom in our hands
We invent ideas which help to save the land
But while I pray to God
My moms and pops died hard
From back then until now
You?ll see, our history
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now
Just see, my family tree
We have been a misrepresented people
Yes, We have been a misrepresented people
1969, Black powers at the door
1982, Hip hoppers on the floor
1992, gangsta crack prevails
1999, our colors fill the jails
It is through the grace of God
That we all were not scarred
From back then until now
We see no comedy
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now
Were we still a mystery
We have been a misrepresented people
We have been a misrepresented people
Though we march across time
None see our victories
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now
You know we made you grow
We have been a misrepresented people
We have been a misrepresented people
From back then until now
We see our destiny
To never be a misrepresented people
Yes we march across time
To free all humanity
To never be a misrepresented people
No, no, you must never be a misrepresented people
