The Revolution Need Not be Televised

The revolution need not be televised

It's occurring right before your eyes
When will you recognize
They want you to despise
Your sistas and brothas
Teach you to take others
Make us enemies not lovers
Get you to spend your hard earned dollars
So you can pop somebody else's collars
Too scared to lead, you'd rather follow
The truth is too hard for you to swallow
Where's the next Malcolm, Martin, or Marcus
Is building great men too much fuss?
My people my people, why won't you read?
Your belly ain't the only thing you should feed
Knowledge is power and we're getting weak
This revolution ain't for the meek
Know your enemy, better know thy self
Stop letting them label you like a jar on a shelf
This revolution is already in progress
Fight to rule your destiny, PRESS
Focus on the task at hand
You mighty warriors take a stand
Accept the throne bestowed centuries ago
Your ancestors taught you what you need to know
This revolution is a spiritual one
Self knowledge your bullets, self love your gun
Father and Mother Creator your shield
Unity is the sword you'll wield
No the revolution need not be televised
It's happening now, OPEN YOUR EYES