To You

to you, the oppressed, repressed, suppressed and depressed,   

this is your time to fight, or take flight so you can one day come back and fight.  

stand up, be proud, take charge

let your emotions guide you, not control you

stand up for what's right,

stand up to the ones who wrong you, 

who disrespect and belittle you, 

who tell you you can't do what you can do

when you do, they'll tell you you are wrong, but they are wrong,  

until they admit they are wrong, they will be wrong,  

but when they admit they are wrong, then they will be right

and they will be free

free from the bitterness and rage that is trapped inside

trapped by the pride that covers their eyes

but don't be concerned with that

look at you and what you can do,

its a new day, a new year

do whats right, start today, seek the way

and do what you love

love your neighbor as yourself

to you oppressed, repressed, suppressed and depressed,

this one is for you, I did it

and so can you

stand up and be proud, proud of who you are and what you can do

what you can do for you and your community

stand....