[Verse 1] Yo, the system’s a beast, a concrete jungle Trappin' the youth, makin' 'em stumble Politician tongues, slick, so humble Feedin' us fables, watch the whole thing crumble Empty promises, a steady rumble Truth gets twisted, a daily mumble Dem seh "peace", build prison Dem seh "care", cut aid Dem seh "truth", twist question Every word well paid So mi study dem pattern Read between dem line Cyah drink every sentence Like a man drink wine [Bridge] News on the screen, a whole 'nother story Propaganda machine, for their own glory Brainwashin' the masses, never sorry Blindin' the vision, keepin' us worry But we see through the smoke, a different quarry Our spirit too tough, never gonna tarry [Chorus] Stay true to yourself, burn your fire slow Keep it steady in your chest, make di spirit grow (yeah) Stay together, stay strong, when di cold wind blow Don’t fall for dem lies, follow inner glow Stay true to yourself, burn your fire slow Hold tight to di love that you already know Stay together, stay strong, when di system low We survive, we survive, with a slow fire, yow (woah) [Verse 2] First tings, check facts Ask why, who gain? If di law look lopsided Somebody plan di chain Link wid yuh neighbor Build one likkle crew When dem cut up di story Share what really true Plant food, plant wisdom Keep some cash, keep calm Learn trade, learn healing Dat a real life arm When dem push pure panic Tek one deep long breath Hear di drum inna heart beat Dat a guide outta death [Chorus] Stay true to yourself, burn your fire slow Keep it steady in your chest, make di spirit grow (yeah-yeah) Stay together, stay strong, when di cold wind blow Don’t fall for dem lies, follow inner glow Stay true to yourself, burn your fire slow Hold tight to di love that you already know Stay together, stay strong, when di system low We survive, we survive, with a slow fire, yow (lov)
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