Don’t worry child, everything will be ok
One day you’ll be able to walk in a grocery store without looking “suspicious”
One day our sisters and most importantly our brothers will be able to go on a jog without being afraid of getting tracked down and shot.
The world is changing child, it’s changing fast
We’re going to need more than just evidence and facts to help us
We’re gonna need to be stronger, child
We will walk down these streets and protest until we are free
It might take a while
But I believe we will get there
The ignorant white folks need to care
Once we have them on our side
Everything might be alright
But until then we will strike form dusk to dawn until we seek justice and breathe equality in our community
Don’t cry child
I’ll try to protect you from these horrific stories and most importantly the truth
The truth is very scary dear
But one day you’ll grow up and you’ll see it’s not pretty
And that we have to keep fighting
Maybe when you’re older, you’ll become a leader
You’ll protest in this unfair world and you’ll try to make it fair
You’ll start a new movement, a new awakening
You might even bring us a new sense of peace
And maybe that my child, is what we need
Sleep tight, dream great dreams
You are loved by me