[Intro – Spoken / Ad-libbed] (A distinct vocal chant delivers a rhythmic, somewhat haunting chant before the main groove kicks in.) Yeah… Turn it up, let it breathe… We got something to say tonight [Verse 1] Walking down a broken street, same old story on repeat Different faces, same defeat, shadows dancing at our feet Mama crying on the news, another name we didn’t choose Tell me what we got to lose, when we’re paying all these dues Lines drawn deep in skin and pride Truth gets buried, truth denied Still we rise, we don’t divide But they keep pushing us aside [Pre-Chorus] Look me in my eyes, tell me what you see Is it fear or is it me just trying to be free? Underneath the skin, we all bleed the same So why we playing different roles in the same old game? [Chorus] We got the same blood, same beat in our hearts But they tear us down, try to keep us apart All we want is dignity, a chance to breathe Basic human respect is what we need Same blood, same cry in the night Still we fight just to stand in the light If love’s the rhythm, let it lead the way Till equality’s more than words we say [Verse 2] History written in chains and scars Promises broken behind those bars Justice blind but she knows who you are Depending on where you’re from, how far Voices loud but they don’t hear sound When the truth gets lost, it won’t be found Marching feet on sacred ground Still waiting for that common ground [Pre-Chorus] Tell me how it’s fair when the scales don’t weigh The same for every soul at the end of the day We ain’t asking for the world to change overnight Just a little more love, just a little more right [Chorus] We got the same blood, same beat in our hearts But they tear us down, try to keep us apart All we want is dignity, a chance to breathe Basic human respect is what we need Same blood, same cry in the night Still we fight just to stand in the light If love’s the rhythm, let it lead the way Till equality’s more than words we say [Bridge – Breakdown Groove] No more silence, no more fear Feel that truth when it’s ringing clear Step by step, we shifting gears Wiping away all these wasted years Hands up high, let ‘em see your soul We’re more alike than we’ve been told Break these walls, take control Human hearts, one common goal [Break – Funk Groove / Call & Response] (Say it loud) — We deserve respect! (Say it proud) — No more second guess! (Feel the groove) — Let the love connect! (One voice now) — We won’t settle for less! [Final Chorus – Extended] Same blood, same beat in our hearts No more tearing us apart We rise up, rewrite the scene Build a world where we all feel seen Same blood, same dream to believe Plant the truth, let it grow like a seed If love’s the rhythm, let it lead the way Till justice lives in every day [Outro – Smooth Fade] Yeah… same blood… Same beat… One love… one need… Respect… that’s all… That’s all… we need…
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