I dream of a place where
we can finally get along
I dream of a place where
together we can be strong
In my mind I see so many things if we learn to be
Oh, if we learn to be in unison
But instead, we get so stuck in our heads
Looking for other people's approvals as if
what we're doing is right or wrong.
You gotta stay strong, you gotta stay strong.
You gotta hold on, you gotta hold on.
You gotta stay true to yourself and
true to your roots, and true to your heart.
You gotta finish what you started.
I dream of a place where
in our hearts we can be free
to dream of a place where
we got everything we need.
No insecurities to stop us from following our dreams
Stay awake instead of falling asleep,
Sleep walking in reality.
When will the people wake up
to see that we have all been stuck
in Babylon, we can't give up
to what they demand from us
But no matter what
You gotta stay strong, you gotta stay strong.
You gotta hold on, you gotta hold on.
You gotta stay true to yourself and
true to your roots, and true to your heart.
You gotta finish what you started.
(Rap)
You gotta stay strong
because they're gonna hold you back
from your calling if you don't respond to that.
You got a gift to use if you wanted to
But so afraid of failing, we don't push it through.
What is the hope if we no longer dream
of a place we can call our community
Freedom to be me, reason to believe
You and I, U-N-I-T-Y, that's how it should be.
What is the future if we don't know where we're from?
Can we create a place where we feel that we all belong.
And once you start, gotta build til' you finish through.
Don't believe? Find the strength, it's inside you.
You gotta stay strong, you gotta stay strong.
You gotta hold on, you gotta hold on.
You gotta stay true to yourself and
true to your roots, and true to your heart.
You gotta finish what you started.
You gotta stay strong, yes you've got to hold on
Yes you've got to stay true to yourself, to your roots, and your heart.
You've gotta finish what you started.
credits
from Serve the People Mix,
released December 21, 2014
Lyrics: Jumakae
Instrumental: Kalamari Beats
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