“We Don’t Mind” by Michael Franti & Spearhead
“We Don’t Mind” by Michael Franti & Spearhead
We don't mindSee we've been doin' it all the timeBut if you want us to you sacrificeYou will not get it without a priceWe don't mindSee we've been doin' it all the timeBut if you want us to you sacrificeYou gotta give something back to life
You think I'm vulnerable to your pressure tacticsBecause I shed a tear, 'cause I shed a tearYou think I'm vulnerable to your violenceJust 'cause I'm sittin' hereBut my babies came into this worldWithout a single fear, say they has no fear'cause the seven generations before meThey all fought to get us here
You can't just come in here like that no moreAnd snatch up our childhoodYou just can't walk on upAnd replace it yo, with your HollywoodBut I see nowHow all of the words I say you'll take and misconstrueAnd I'm prepared nowTo suffer the penalties for speakin' the truthAnd I speak the truth when I say
People if you hear me now I wantcha to sayNaa, na-naa, na-naa, nahPeople if you hear me now I wantcha to sayNaa, na-naa, na-naa, nah