In Time

Lyrics

[Intro: Afrika Baby Bam, (Mike G)] Do you believe? (I believe) In time... in time [Verse 1: Mike G, (Afrika Baby Bam)] In time, this rhyme will be more than just a fantasy: A black man will be the man to claim presidency Is it hard to see? So try to see as I see In time, I see a better black reality It took one man to open the door (Yup) He let in one million more And I don't think that this country knows What the hell that it's in for A black reign, too tough to tame Enough to blow the other man's brain (His brain) Things just won't be the same (The same) It's gonna be a whole new game (A whole new game) New lessons will be taught Meaningless fights will not be fought In attempt to save some lives Spreading out more peaceful vibes See to less drugs will be sold So a man can live to grow old Instead of left in the cold to rot 'Cause he got stopped by a small white rock I hope in time things change And that I'm around to see that stage [Chorus: Afrika Baby Bam] In time, my brother In time, my brother In time, my brother In time [Verse 2: Afrika Baby Bam, (Q-Tip)] Bible in the closet, collectin' dust (Dust) Mama on crack now, who you gon' trust? (Trust) Daddy daddy drinkin that vodka rum (Rum) Guzzlin' down that 151 (One) Churches people are running to (Two) Preparing themselves for the second coming (Three) Sign of the times, I see some (See some) Angels in the sky (Look!), I wanna be one Living in darkness, find the light (Light) Afraid to play this record, 'cause ya fear the truth (Truth) I know that you know you ain't living right (Right) My Holy Scriptures provide the proof (Proof) Below the heavens and above sea level (Level) In time, my brother, I'm try'na tell ya [Chorus: Q-Tip] In time, my brother, in time In time, my brother, in time [Verse 3: Q-Tip] Everybody thinks Q-Tip is odd 'Cause holy, holy Q-Tip speaks of God The changing of the time arranges the rhyme Rhymers are to Moses like Aaron's rod You could care less about what I'm sayin' So I'll pray for you when I start prayin' I'm a sinner, you're a sinner Get off the bandwagon and repent yo' sins I don't wanna push my beliefs on you But you think about it and see if it's true I'm telling you, do what you do See if you last for the broadcast 'Cause it's on the way Preachers preach about us almost every day These vagabond shoes are longin to stray But I'ma bag a vagabond [/bagabond] 'cause I won't pay Clock that clock, I'm clocking mine Better watch out – it's coming in' time [Chorus: Q-Tip, (Sly & The Family Stone sample)] In time ("In time") In time, my brother, in time ("In time") In time, my brother, in time ("In time") In time, my brother, in time ("In time") [Chorus: Afrika Baby Bam, (Sly & The Family Stone sample)] I said In time, my brother, in time ("In time") In time, my brother, in time ("In time") In time, my brother, in time ("In time") In time, my brother, in time ("In time") [Outro: Q-Tip, Afrika, (Sly & The Fam sample), together] Boogie Down Productions ("In time") Public Enemy ("In time") Ultramagnetic ("In time") Word up – The Violators ("In time") Red Alert ("In time") Little Red Alert ("In time") Grandpa Bambaataa ("In time") In time, Q-Tip, in time ("In time") In time, Afrika, in time ("In time") In time, Sammy B, in time ("In time") In time, Mike G, in time ("In time") In time, Ali, in time ("In time") In time, everybody, in time ("In time") We're gonna get some peace in time ("In time") Yeah... everybody... ("In time") We're gonna get some peace ("In time") Everybody ("In t––")