Melanin

For mi melanin, they call the police For mi melanin, they call the police Blood spillin' all in these streets Government want to redline with me Sacrifices, me ah made, for my people 'cross seas Pray for a blesso, co-exist in a tempo Still, people suffer for contentment, oh-oh yes I miss my mama, maybe I should call her (Mm-hmm) Lately, she been praying for me, worried (Oh) It's been raising hell up in these cities (Uh-huh) Too many been dyin' for they pigment (Uh-huh) I been paranoid, the feds are watching (Mm-hmm) Bruddas movin' packs to keep it steady (Mm-hmm) Too many been acting, they ain't active (Mm-hmm) I don't need you perfect, just stay solid (Oh-oh, yeah) I don't need you perfect Just stay solid for me, oh You done seen some things That need some healing for your soul (I can feel it) The way you touch up on me The way you wine it 'pon me My touch set you free I miss you on me Pray for a blesso, co-exist in a tempo Still, people suffer for contentment, oh-oh yes PTSD, stress, anxiety Seems like the everyday normality, oh Wish I can go back to simpler times In the island, just me 'n' mines For mi melanin, they call the police Blood spill- all in these streets Unwind ya mind and smoke one with me Take ya time and undress all your stress in these sheets, oh