Melanin

Lyrics

[Intro] For mi melanin, they call the police [Chorus] For mi melanin, they call the police Blood spillin' all in these streets Government want to redline with me Sacrifices, me ah made, for my people 'cross seas [Refrain] Pray for a blesso, co-exist in a tempo Still, people suffer for contentment, oh-oh yes [Verse] I miss my mama, maybe I should call her (Mm-hmm) Lately, she been praying for me, worried (Oh) It's been raising hell up in these cities (Uh-huh) Too many been dyin' for they pigment (Uh-huh) I been paranoid, thе feds are watching (Mm-hmm) Bruddas movin' packs to keep it steady (Mm-hmm) Too many been acting, thеy ain't active (Mm-hmm) I don't need you perfect, just stay solid (Oh-oh, yeah) [Pre-Chorus] I don't need you perfect Just stay solid for me, oh You done seen some things That need some healing for your soul [Bridge 1] (I can feel it) The way you touch up on me The way you wine it 'pon me My touch set you free I miss you on me [Refrain] Pray for a blesso, co-exist in a tempo Still, people suffer for contentment, oh-oh yes [Bridge 2] PTSD, stress, anxiety Seems like the everyday normality, oh Wish I can go back to simpler times In the island, just me 'n' mines [Chorus] For mi melanin, they call the police Blood spill- all in these streets Unwind ya mind and smoke one with me Take ya time and undress all your stress in these sheets, oh