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July 15th 2013 – Compelled by the Not Guilty verdict in the murder of Trayvon Martin, Pharoahe Monch has unexpectedly released “Stand Your Ground”. Produced by frequent collaborator Lee Stone, Pharoahe once again demonstrates his ability to utilize hip hop as a platform for political engagement. Mon...
[Intro]
If speed is what you need
If progress what you want to possess
See, when the system get you down
You got to just stand
[Verse 1]
I am just one man but I know my power
It's the final call, we're in the final hour
And we must not divide as we march toward our future
Who are they to decide when they conspire to shoot yah
Ahh, that could've been my mother
Ohh, that could’ve been my brother
As sure as we circle the sun and the earth revolves
Get involved, get involved, get involved, get involved
[Chorus]
Stand your ground
[Verse 2]
They'll say I've lost my mind, claim that I'm psychotic
He's a fucking traitor, he's unpatriotic
But I learned in life, truth, it must be slated
And I know my rights, they're un-alienated
Descendent of the blood of slaves
Used to be the one afraid
Until I learned my soul's divine
Amalgamate, let's combine, unify, get in line and
[Chorus]
Stand your ground
Stand Your Ground was written by Pharoahe Monch & Lee Stone.
Stand Your Ground was produced by Lee Stone.