Hard-hitting anthem about the lower expectation that Aboriginal youth face in daily life. This is an anthem of pride, encouragement and resilience.
lyrics
All of these people in my life
Think that they know what is right for me, for me
"Have a plan B, make sure that your family approves of you, that is all you need" Lord please
Am I incapable of living a life that's free,
because of what I am called or my nationality?
Tell me, why do you lie?
Cause all you're really doing it wrecking the best, the best part of me
This anger inside will burn your eyes
Cause baby I'm not one to sit back and watch you beat me
In your dreams
Stereotypes is all I'm hearing
All day, all night I'm told I'm dreaming
But I'm believing
Am I incapable of living a life that's free,
because of what I am called or my nationality?
Tell me, why do you lie?
Cause all you're really doing it wrecking the best, the best part of me
This anger inside will burn your eyes
Cause baby I'm not one to sit back and watch you beat me
In your dreams, in your dreams, your dreams, your dreams
Tell me why, tell me why you put me down
Tell me cause I'm lying on the ground
Tell me why tell me why you put me down
Tell me why, tell me why you put me down
Tell me cause I'm lying on the ground
Tell me, why do you lie?
Cause all you're really doing it wrecking the best, the best part of me
This anger inside will burn your eyes
Cause baby I'm not one to sit back and watch you beat me
In your dreams, in your dreams, your dreams, your dreams
credits
from MI-KAISHA,
track released April 9, 2019
Written by Mi-kaisha Masella
Produced by Patty Boomba.
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