Pride - Living Colour

When I speak out loud

You say I’m crazy

When I’m feeling proud

You say I’m lazy

I look around and see the true reality

You like our hair

You love our music

Our culture’s large, so you abuse it

Take time to understand, I’m an equal man

History’s a lie that they teach you in school

A fraudulent view called the golden rule

A peaceful land that was born civilized

Was robbed of its riches, its freedom, its pride

When I’m at work you say I’m great

You watch and ponder, but can you relate?

Inviting eyes hands drop, when the music stops

Don’t ask me why I play this music

'Cause it’s my culture, so naturally I use it

I state my claim to say, it’s here for all to play

History’s a lie that they teach you in school

A fraudulent view called the golden rule

A peaceful land that was born civilized

Was robbed of its riches, its freedom, its pride

It’s time for a change

Concepts rearrange

Now can’t you feel my rage?

It’s up to you to seek the truth

To know your history, the difference between me and you

Relate to me as me, not what you see on TV

History’s a lie that they teach you in school

A fraudulent view called the golden rule

A peaceful land that was born civilized

Was robbed of its riches, its freedom, its pride