When Martin Died

When it was announced that Martin Luther King had been killed

I think every black person just froze in their tracks

And in their minds they were saying, "Where do we go from here?"

It gave you joy just to hear him quote the sentence "I have a dream"

It did something to your whole body

Just went from the top of your head to the bottom of your feet

And you would say, "This is Martin Luther King, he is speaking

And we have to sit down and listen, and enjoy what he's saying"

And I'd love to see what you'd call a utopia

Everybody gettin' along with peace, joy, happiness, health

I'm sure in 50 years from now I won't be here to see it

But this would be my hope for my grandchildren

And their children, and their children to come

And we just pray that God will continue to bless

Learn to love, love, love each other, regardless of the situation