I Believe

I believe I was put on this earth for a reason
I believe there's no such thing as overachieving
Over exceeding, reaching obstacles never thought to be possible
Know that nothing is stopping you, boy
I believe in the power of God
I believe the Black Panthers, I believe in defying the odds
I believe in believing in myself
I believe life on earth isn't meant to feel like hell
I believe when you plant a seed that it will grow
The wise man said that what you reap is what you sew
I believe in this little thing we know it as karma
The evils from ya past one day will come back to haunt you

I believe in saying prayers 'fo I catch my Z's
Growing up it started now lay me down to sleep
I believe that my momma raised a good child
I guess it's true that good can come up out the hood now
I believe in the power of men
I don't believe in being judged by the color of my skin
I believe that racism will never die
So just take it in stride one day at a time (Tell me what you believe)

I believe in bringing children up the right way
You teach em young and when they're older they will never stray
I believe that there's hope for my generation
Even with all the bad vibes we're generating
Black on black violence
To mobs and the riots
But in the eye of the storm is where it's awfully quiet
I believe we need a leader to lead
Defiant as Malcolm X and humble as Dr. King
I believe in right wrongs and wrong rights
Pick ya battles wise don't choose the wrong fights
It's plenty people who did and they lost they life
My momma told me nothing good happens late at night
I believe that the meek shall inherit the world
The humble the poor and innocent boy and girl
The diamonds and pearls and all that it has to serve
Till I'm buried in dirt that shall be my word

I believe in saying prayers 'fo I catch my Z's
Growing up it started now lay me down to sleep
I believe that my momma raised a good child
I guess it's true that good can come up out the hood now
I believe in the power of men
I don't believe in being judged by the color of my skin
I believe that racism will never die
So just take it in stride one day at a time (Tell me what you believe)

I believe that everybody will have their blessing
I believe that everybody will deal with stressing
I believe in the power of prayer
Say enough so God can cover your body up with layers
I believe it's people that will want you to fail
Want you to lose so they can be the ones to prevail
I believe that there is a spot waiting at the top
For every one of us to give it everything we got
(I believe) There's no need to throw shade we got trees
(I believe) There's no need to make war we got peace
(I believe) Instead of just divide and conquer
How bout we all come together and see what we accomplish
(I believe) There's greatness in every single one of us
(I believe) Believe in yourself and see what can become of ya
(I believe) That one day when I plant my seed
This knowledge will help 'em grow that's what I believe, yeah