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Brother Man


Brother Man

Brother man, brother man
Why do you act they way you do? 
Fighting, cussing, gang-banging
This is why no one would hire you 
Brother man, brother man
Why do you treat women like you do? 
Love them, leave them, and repeat 
Living carefree, but you got a kid or two that's turning three
Brother man, brother man 
You think you're all that and bag of chips 
When it comes to being truthful, there goes a twist in the lips
Brother man, brother man
Change your ways before it too late 
Many of you are dying by the minute, 
Yet you continue to live amongst each other filled with so much hate
What will it take brother man, to make you see?
Until all of you are gone away, let it not be 
Brother man, brother man 
Come together as one and stand for justice so that world can realize 
A nation of brothers who won't stop until they're recognized 
For the good they have done, not the bad they have caused 
For the many accomplishments they've received 
Not for what the justice system believes 
Brother man, brother man 
You're so much more 
Brother man, brother man
Show them who you really are

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