Tried to be Kind

[Verse]
I've been livin' in California
I came back to marry a lawyah
I've been livin' in search of truth
Get too close, what can I do for you?
I've been turning pains into stories
I gave up all my worries
Call me dumb, but I trust in you
Call me dumb, but I'll trust that you will
Join me, when you see me
When you see me on your TV
See me screaming at the top of my lungs
Time for unity has come
Don't forget the place you came from
I know that ignorance might be bliss, but I need you for this

[Pre-Chorus]
'Cuz this ain't the same
I won't let them play with my life
No, I won't let them, no
No, I won't let them
'Cuz this ain't the same
I need all my people to rise
To rise, to rise

[Chorus]
We've tried to be kind
But we've had enough
Too much power got them all high
Don't try me I'll fight, yeah
Try me, I'll fight

[Verse]
Yeah
I thought I'll pray, I still do that
I used to watch, but from the back
I thought the people would react, I was wrong
I pray I'm guided in my act
'Cuz by myself I would attack
It's only love that keeps my focus intact

I try, I swear I really do try
Love with all my heart
I do, I do what I can
To keep myself from going dark

[Pre-Chorus]
'Cuz this ain't the same
I won't let them play with my life
No, I won't let them, no
No, I won't let them
'Cuz this ain't the same
I need all my people to rise
To rise, to rise

[Chorus]
We've tried to be kind
But we've had enough
Too much power got them all high
Don't try me I'll fight, yeah
Try me, I'll fight