I got som’n to say
And you ain’t making me believe
I been hearing this for some years
It’s not gon’ end cheap
You don’t want me with him
You can’t stand the colour of his skin
He look so impure, he’ll use me for sure
That’s what you say
If his hair’s not straight then he won’t treat me great
I can do better, for you, that’s what you think
This belief embedded in your hearts
It won’t change
Now I’ve put you to shame
I been running from these past notions
They don’t want me choose someone like you
They think I’m blind and I’m a fool
But I don’t see you through their view
View, view, view
View
I don’t live up to the ideal of their women
“Just stick to your kind, just choose a better man”
“You’ve contaminated us, defied something sacred”
“He’s no good for you and I disapprove”
But I don’t wanna hurt nobody
My love for you is completely real
Their thoughts are their own, they won’t face this
Same old values in a new time space
If his hair’s not straight then he won’t treat me great
I can do better, for you, that’s what you think
This belief embedded in your hearts
It won’t change
Now I’ve put you to shame
I been running from these past notions
They don’t want me choose someone like you
They think I’m blind, they think I’m a fool
A fool for you
But I don’t see you through their view
View, view, view
View
And I’ll say that I’m thinking out loud
I’ve let you in now
And I’ve convinced myself that I’m supposed to change your thoughts
Am I supposed to be the one to stay and change your hearts
Oh no, I am, I’m putting it all
On myself
What if I am the catalyst
Oh God, can You show me
What my purpose is
