"In 1492 you came upon these shores. Seven hundred years, educated by the moors; 17th Century-- genocide and the gun Middle Passage blessed to market the Africans. In the so-called ""Land of God"" My kind were treated hard. From back then until now I see, and you agree-- We have been a misrepresented people. From back then until now Just see my family tree; We have been a misrepresented people. We have been a misrepresented people." - Stevie Wonder I can’t believe that you’d expect me To celebrate the freedoms of those who oppress me My people’s plight was provided by the misguided might of tyrants Relying on blinding eyes with the pride in states united They labeled us three fifths, with no backbone or third eye to see with And some they left with no p to pee with In 1776 shit was senseless Chains and whips on slave ships split wigs relentless Engulfed in their own piss were my men and women defenseless Dependents forced to amend our whole inner existence Detracted, from Kings and Queens to captives traveled this Middle Passage To our cultural casket across the Atlantic Where the Constitution conned us church bombed us Then they tell us that the rockets red glare was for ALL of us But the Emancipation Procrastination didn’t take its place until 1+88 years later Miseducation of the Holy by haters, in this land of “Divine Right” They devastated and decimated men Then legislated this hated date like I’m supposed to take it But back in them days when they broke bread we had to bake it When they pincnic they’ed put us in nooses And hang us from trees surrounded by the local families Jamboree, inbreed and sip beers in the breeze While cops and politicians plot to bring a race to its knees on July One July 1 + 3 I won’t celebrate it until all is R.I.G.H.T One July 1 + 3 I won’t celebrate it until all is R.I.G.H.T Chorus: "From back then until now I see my family tree; We have been a misrepresented people. From back then until now just see and you'll agree; We have been a misrepresented people. We have been a misrepresented people." You rape pillage and plundered taking villages under and your willing to wonder why I bring the thunder and rain to your July 4th parade, extinguishing your fireworks and flames Hanief’s the name meaning lies I can’t fade because when hate became man made, Blacks became damn slaves, My Queens became handmaids, and Jews became lampshades So, I’ll show my pride by spending my time Spittin fire at the flag on the 4th of July! Chorus: "From back then until now I see my family tree; We have been a misrepresented people. From back then until now just see and you'll agree; We have been a misrepresented people. We have been a misrepresented people."