[Verse 1]
We came with our own hands
On Juneteenth ground, we stand
No crown on this red clay
No fear gonna turn us back
We know the names they fear
We know what freedom costs
From one long road to here
We won't let that be lost
[Pre-Chorus]
Lift your voice now
Hear it roll
One strong people
One strong road
[Chorus]
No kings today
No kings today
We stand together
We won't kneel away
No kings today
No kings today
Free is the word
And we mean what we say
[Verse 2]
Bells in the hot sun ring
Signs up over our heads
Mothers, workers, students sing
No one left for dead
They try to split our line
Try to dress up fear as law
But every step we take
Says we remember what we saw
[Pre-Chorus]
Lift your voice now
Hear it roll
One strong people
One strong road
[Chorus]
No kings today
No kings today
We stand together
We won't kneel away
No kings today
No kings today
Free is the word
And we mean what we say
[Bridge]
Hands up, hearts open
No chains on this pride
Juneteenth is the promise
We keep it alive
When they come with that cold rule
We answer with grace and flame
Side by side, we hold the line
And sing our own name
[Final Chorus]
No kings today
No kings today
We stand together
We won't kneel away
No kings today
No kings today
Free is the word
And we mean what we say
No kings today
No kings today
Here on this ground
We rise and we stay