The Question of Respect

Yeah, I know what you’re thinkin’

But hear me out, just listen a minute

Trying to clear the air, get real, no gimmicks

Can I speak my piece? Yeah, I gotta admit it

Step in the spot, got a story to tell

Look, I ain’t tryna play, I ain't sellin’ no shell

Just a white dude here, with a lotta respect

Learned from the streets, it’s a culture I respect

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Tryna find my voice, understand the rules

Genuine in my heart, don’t wanna act fools

It’s a complex talk, yeah, it’s layered deep

But I respect the code, and I promise to keep

Can I say the word? I just wanna be real

Not here for trouble, I ain't tryna steal

It's about unity, breaking down walls

Respect and understanding, hear my call

I see the history, the pain, the pride

It’s a heavy weight, but I’m tryin’ inside

I got friends in the struggle, and they know my name

It’s love in my heart, I ain’t playin’ no game

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This ain’t about color, it’s about respect

Genuine intentions, what I represent

Hope y’all see the truth, I ain’t here just to offend

I'm lookin’ for a way, to truly comprehend

Can I say the word? I just wanna be real

Not here for trouble, I ain't tryna steal

It's about unity, breaking down walls

Respect and understanding, hear my call

It’s a complex world, and we all different

But love’s the language that we should speak in

Listen up, y’all, I’m trying to learn

Respect the struggle, and bridges I’ll burn

So I ask again, with respect and grace

Can I say the word, or is it a closed gate?

I’m here to understand, to break the mold

Unity’s the story that needs to be told

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