Listen, my people, life hits hard, battles unseen,
Hip cancer creeps in, quiet, like a shadow between.
But the heart is stronger, the soul refuses to break,
Every struggle, every tear, a path that we take.
We see the Prime Minister, the Minister in the light,
Promisin’ opportunity, but some paths ain’t right.
Some games are played, pockets lined in the West,
We acknowledge Mr. Big Lee, Garbage Gang—at best.
Fuck IMF, NBC, money laundering holes exposed.
Corruption whispers loud, but we won’t let it slide,
We stand for the people, with our hearts open wide.
Rise up, stay strong, don’t let fear take your light,
Keep your fire lit, even in the darkest night.
Through the pain, through the lies, through the struggle and the fight,
We gon’ heal, we gon’ shine, we gon’ rise into the light.
Yo, it’s tough, we know, bodies hurt, minds stressed,
But we warriors inside, hearts pounding in our chest.
Family, friends, community, we lift each other high,
Turn the hurt into power, let hope never die.
One step at a time, one voice can heal the soul,
Together we’re stronger, together we’re whole.
Even in the shadows, even when hope feels gone,
We march, we fight, we live, ‘til the new dawn.
Rise up, stay strong, don’t let fear take your light,
Keep your fire lit, even in the darkest night.
Through the pain, through the lies, through the struggle and the fight,
We gon’ heal, we gon’ shine, we gon’ rise into the light.
Remember, my people, hip cancer can’t define,
With heart, with soul, with courage, your spirit will shine.
And to those leaders, let’s hold them to the flame,
Opportunities for the people, justice not just a name.