STAND

The Civil War is 19th century news Only talk about it in history when my brain is on a cruise See the Civil Rights Movement ended years ago And there’s just no more desire to know But the fight hasn't ended, our struggle isn't over The battle still needs to be fought, we gotta be bolder We’re still fighting over religion and rights Yet some of us just keep turning off the lights Our generation doesn't even glance We’re living in some sort of hypnotic trance It’s no longer a question of whether or not to fight for equality But how long we’ll let ourselves live without sovereignty We have to think about tomorrow Not just when we’re in our deepest sorrow Because even if the War is over the sounds of battle still ring It’s time we stand up and start acting like Dr. King We need to take the reins of power And tell them that We are Humans, We are Equals, and We will no longer cower