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I am a slave, that’s all I know
More slaves come, and some slaves go
I have a hard life, can’t you see
I wouldn’t want anyone to live like me
I am a slave, that’s all I see
I started in a village, out past the sea
They beat me down, chained my feet
Shackled my wrists, made me bleed
I am a slave, can’t you see, they made this hard for me
Locked me up, took the key, shipped me out over the sea
It was a long journey, shackled and chained
Though many others around, none knew my name
I am a slave, I made it there
They changed my name, cut my hair
They auctioned me off, I will never be free
I now work for them, not for me
I am a slave, just one of many
The scars I have are very plenty
I am property, not my own
I wish to go back home
Yes I am a slave, the scars run deep
Though times have changed, a slave I’ll be
There are still slaves now, but none you know
Malcolm X saw this, fought tooth and bone
Gave his life to make us see, we’re all still slaves of society
Next, we have Martin, set with determination
To create a better society for our future generation
Having the mind to see passed the corruption
And lies led these young leaders to their tragic demise
Their influences lasted but not til today.
Society has wrapped us in a sickly embrace
The daily temptations, coercing us to vice
Is not what they wanted, so you better think twice
Strive to be like our negro leaders, fight for peace
Break the chains of society and just be free