Intro chorus:
You're famous now
You've made it
You know the game
And you've played it
But black people helped bring you into this world
So why don't I ever see you with a black girl
(A pause in the record so you can hear a pin drop)
No I don't hate you
And no I don't want to date you
But it seems to me
And many in this world
That you just wouldn't date a black girl
Verse 1:
Let alone marry one
Carry one to the alter
But in your own private world
You're the rock of Gibraltar
But that rock is crumbling fast
Denying your past
Now I agree that love knows no color
And that we should all love each other
And you say that's true
But you're never with anyone that looks like you
Repeat (intro) chorus
Verse 2:
I don't have a color preference
Color is not my point of reference
But it is for you
And you know it too
If the one you love is black
And you are white
Do what's right
And marry them for life
It takes character to
See it through
The incentive to love you
For who you are
Not because you're a star
Rap:
No, I'm not hating
And this song isn't about interracial dating
First of all let me clear the air
If it weren't for interracial relationships I wouldn't be here
My grandparents weren't the same color
But with them they really loved each other
As with all the interracial relationships of my family and friends
Love is always the message they send
And that's real
But with you that's not the deal
This song is about famous black men like you
And all the discriminatory things you do
Once you become known
You feel you've outgrown
Your own race
And are too much for this place
I'd date a person regardless of their color
But you date a person because of their color
One after another
They're never black
So please tell me why is that
I mean, not even a token Negro
And what about me
I'm as cute as can be
Are you trying to tell me you don't like me
(I'm not vain, really)
It's because I'm black
And ironically you're black too
But somehow that just doesn't matter to you
And that's sad
Do you really think being black is that bad
You distance yourself from the black community
Under the guise of racial unity
You say you love everyone
But you don't
You don't love your own race
Or yourself
You actually think you're something else
Hey, you know what they say
Walks like a duck...
Chorus:
Black people helped bring you into this world
So why don't I ever see you with a black girl
(Now for a pause in the record so you can hear a pin drop)
No I don't hate you
And no I don't want to date you
But it seems to me
And many in this world
That you just wouldn't date a black girl
(You see) love takes sacrifice and compromise
Fail to do so and in it lies it's demise
But now that you're around
Love found
Verse 1:
Was it love
Or did they drop the ball
Are you equipped to make that call
And how many loves left standing tall
Tell it to a broken heart
That's falling apart
In life
We try to do what's right
When love comes in your life
Like a thief in the night (2 Peter 3:10)
And can so easily leave the same
But was it in vain (no)
Ah two people meant for each other
Love that is greater than a brother
G-d brings two together
In a love that will last until forever
But if they chose to let go
How can love grow
If they choose to let go
Then where can love go
Chorus:
They hurt love
With their deeds
And in the process
Sow the seeds
Love is not a labor
Love is not a duty
When you fail to see it's blessing
You miss it's beauty
Love lost
You see love takes sacrifice and compromise
Fail to do so and in it lies it's demise
But now that you're around
Love found
Verse 2:
(I say) How do you reconcile
Losing love all the while
Down to the letter
You pray that things get better
You remember them with bittersweet tears
And silent stares
Cause through the years
Your heart doesn't clear the memory
And you don't think of them as an enemy
Repeat chorus:
Bridge:
Oh love
A beggar's purse
A blessing or a curse
How it will end
Will all depend
On you two
So, to those who cry for a love lost
And take the time to ponder it's cost
To you I say
Things will get better one day
Spoken:
I have come to this conclusion
Without illusion
That I have no palpable answer to this question
Only a hard learned lesson
Love doesn't fail
People fail
A beggar's fare
Sacrifice a love
For a few that don't compare
And love will leave you
Standing there
So here's your second chance
To make things right
And this time
I hope you see the light
I will remember your sins no more (Hebrews 8:12)
Only what this love is for
Love found
Now that you're around
Love found
Love found
Chorus:
You talk
Like a white girl
Do you think
That you're white, girl
A line some drew in the sand
Some will call you an Uncle Tom
If you support Uncle Sam
Verse 1:
Ebonix or Hooked On Phonics
Take your pick
But they'll call you a city slicker or a hick
Yea, I know I'm black
But must every other word be homey or wack
There was a time when slaves couldn't read or write
But now you're sitting here telling me it's alright
To talk like a clown
To prove your down
Speaking that gibberish to anyone around
Some will see it as buffoonery
An inarticulate form of cartoonery
Your intellect will be hidden
Beneath your words
And when you speak
You will not be heard
Fraternized or patronized
Until the day you realize
Slang is fine
But not all the time
Repeat chorus
Verse 2:
Hey, what can I say
I never felt comfortable speaking that way
You brag that you're from the hood
And how living there is supposed to be so good
But you never hear anyone say
I'm saving up to move to the ghetto one day
Most people in the ghetto want something better out of life
Rather than to be saddled with crime and strife
You keep listening to rappers
Telling you what black is
When they've made millions and left the ghetto off the biz
They're living in the suburbs that's mostly white
But they're sitting there telling you "be real" and "dynomite"
That's like telling an unmarried woman about your wedding day
Or telling somebody on a diet about a buffet
You ought to think about that
Being black is not about the clothes on your back
Its not about every other word being homey or wack
Or walking with a swagger
Or getting drunk until you stagger
You're born black
It's not something you acquire
It's not about your words or your attire
Verse 1:
Oh my, what have I done
My life has just begun
It's so easy to make a mistake
And my heart feels like it's gonna break
I've cried so many tears
Had to face all of my fears
But I'm not afraid anymore
Of this I'm sure
But this is my reality
And it's hard being me
Chorus:
This could have happened to anyone
Why did this happen to me
This could have happened to anyone
Why did this happen to me
But I'm gonna make it you'll see
Verse 2:
Oh God
Please forgive my sins
And this mess that I'm in
I don't know how I got here
And it doesn't even seem fair
But this is my reality
And it's hard being me
Repeat chorus
Bridge:
Sometimes I wanna scream
Sometimes I wanna cry
And then there are the times
I just don't understand why
Sometimes I wanna scream
Sometimes I wanna dream
That this never happened at all
I'm so tired of feeling sorry for myself
Please Lord hear me
I'm crying out for help
I'm so tired of crying in the dark
I'm not asking why
That's why there's no question mark
And the end of...why did this happen to me
Spoken:
They told you they're okay
And that you don't have to worry about them that way
That's the song a lot of people sing
They told 20 other people the same thing
Before they slept with them
Crept with them
Now you've got their number
Now you are a number
Another case on the face of this earth
It's not about games
They're not just numbers
They're people with names
Somebody's brother, sister, child
Not just some file or statistic
This is realistic
You've got a void in your life – Voids
A loophole to your soul
A false sense of security
Compromising your purity
You need to know why
Safe sex is an illusion, a lie
When they say safe sex
They really mean safer sex
Safe sex is really married sex
Between faithful people
The church and the steeple
We're musicians not models
We're supposed to be selling music, not sex
So tell me what's next
You say you can't be blamed for society's wrongs
But your music and your movies turn people on
It promotes certain behaviors and attitudes
Symbols of ingratitude
The diamonds in your chain
Can't stop it from flowing through your veins
Up there singing and rapping and clapping your hands
I've asked my angels, why?
But they don't know
What for do mothers cry
And rivers flow?
Why are the skies so blue
And mountains high?
What for is your love always passing by?
I've asked my uncle Joe
But he can't speak
Why does the wind still blow?
And blood still leaks?
So many questions now
With no reply
What for do people live until they die?
What for are we living?
What for are we crying?
What for are we dying?
Only Mr. God knows why
What for are we living?
What for are we dreaming?
What for are we losing?
Only Mr. God knows why
(But) His phone today is out of range
The sun in colour black
Is rising high
The time is turning back
I wonder why
So many questions now
With no reply
Chorus:
Racist faces
One who cases
A person's color
But calls you brother
Or bro or however it goes
Do you even know
Or are you just going with the flow
Then you use the N Word
Where it can't be heard
Behind backs
And it lacks
Integrity and honesty
You're not a friend to me
Verse 1:
The kids are listening
Watching your example
And the hate you spew
Is more than ample
To create a racist
Look at their faces
Looking for clues
Trying to be like you
God made us all the same
So your excuses are just a game
To hide your baseless hate
But you ought to have more faith
In the One above
And His love
Chorus:
Racist faces
One who cases
A person's color
But calls you brother
Or bro
Or however it goes
Do you even know
Or are you just going with the flow
Then you use the N Word
Where it can't be heard
Behind backs
And it lacks
Integrity and honesty
You're not a friend to me
Rap:
His name doesn't start with an N
It's starts with an A
And don't think I don't know the things that you say
I see through you
Like X ray vision
If you want to be a racist
That's your decision
I don't believe in Achilles
But you're a heel
Because you don't know what it's like to be real
You think you're better than me
When I'm smarter than you
And not because I'm black
But because you lack
Common sense and are on both sides of the fence
If you hate black people so much
Then why do you tan?
And why are you that black athlete's #1 fan?
Grinning and smiling right in his face
When you know you use the N Word inside your place
Just imagine if he heard
You use the N Word
In the privacy of your home
When you feel you're all alone
Or at least you think you are
But God is where you are
Out of respect for the men and women who died
And the ones who struggled and tried
To create a better world
For every boy and girl
You shouldn't use that word
It should not be heard
You disrespect their blood
With your speech
When you go on to tell and teach
Your kids that it's okay
To be the same way
But it's not
And just in case you forgot
Martin Luther King
Let freedom ring
Lincoln freed the slaves
Now you're spitting on their graves
With a slur that you confer
To black people
Who in God's Eyes are your equals
I know everyone doesn't think this way
And it's only some who say…
The N word
Where it can't be heard
Behind backs
And it lacks
Integrity and honesty
You're not a friend to me
The Lord is my Shepherd
I shall not want
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures
He leadeth me beside the still waters
He restoreth my soul
He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness
For His name sake
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
I will fear no evil
For thou art with me
Thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.
Thou preparest a table before me
In the presence of mine enemies
Thou annointest my head with oil
My cup runneth over
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me
All the days of my life
Intro:
Cinderella looking for the right fella
Snow white looking for Mr. Right
Verse 1:
All my life
I've believed
There's someone out there
God has for me
And someone
God has me for
In a matter of time
He'll be at my door
Our love would be true
A man for who
I'd fall deeply in love
What I've always dreamed of
Everything I want in a man
According to God's plan
Chorus:
Cinderella looking for the right fella
Snow white looking for Mr. Right
That only happens in the books
The real thing isn't as easy as it looks
He will be
The man for me
Mr. right
Come into my life
Verse 2:
I wonder what it would be like
If I met Mr. Right
If God grants me life
And I became his wife
Will I know when we meet
Will he sweep me off my feet
Not on a whim
Will I know it's him
Repeat chorus
Rap:
I'm talking to you
In what you're going through
You think you do
But you don't know who
You want a man with a plan
To take you by the hand
And be everything you've wanted in a man
You're not gonna meet Mr. Right
In the club down the street
So stop wasting your time being indiscreet
It doesn't matter
If he's rich or poor
This is what I'm looking for
Money doesn't matter as far as I see
Love is what matters to me
He could own the business
Or work on staff
I'm looking for someone that will make me laugh
Someone with good judgment
But how good could his judgment be
If he's dating me
(I'm kidding)
Bridge:
He's got to be
The one for me
Chorus:
Metronome
Music and rhythm all it's own
Sound and time
Music and rhyme
Sent from heaven
It's so divine
Verse 1:
Space and time
Music and rhyme
Tic and tock
The hands of the clock
Chorus:
Metronome
Music and rhythm all it's own
Sound and time
Music and rhyme
Sent from heaven
It's so divine
Verse 2:
In the beginning
God created Heaven and Earth
He made the stars in the sky
And the birds that fly
In the twinkling of an eye
He will appear in the sky
So dry your eyes
There's no need to surmise
Space, time, music, rhyme
Repeat chorus
Ooo metronome
Ooo metronome
All it's own
Sound and time
Music and rhyme
Sent from heaven
It's so divine
Verse 1:
I asked you the way to your heart
And you told me I was always there
It's nice to know you care
It brought tears to my eyes
When I realized
How much You love me
I've never truly loved someone before
Until You I was never sure
It was love
You understand me in a way
That not many people do
I love you
You saw through the disguise
You saw the tears in my eyes
That I could not cry
And didn't even want to try
Chorus:
So when anyone asks me
Who the Love of my life is
I tell them you
I knew you were the one
I'd love for the rest of my life
You are the love of my life
Verse 2:
What can I say
About the love that changed my life
Other than I love you
I've never met anyone like you
That sees life the way you do
The love you've given me
For eternity
Saved me
Repeat chorus
Bridge:
I don't deserve such a love
But I thank God above
That he sent you
The love of my, the love of my life
Love Lost
Verse 1:
Was it love
Or did they drop the ball
Are you equipped to make that call
And how many loves left standing tall
Tell it to a broken heart
That's falling apart
In life we try to do what's right
When love comes in your life
Like a thief in the night
And can so easily leave the same
But was it in vain
Two people made for each other
In a love that's greater than that of a brother
God brings two people together
In a love that will last until forever
But if they choose to let go
How can love grow
And if they choose to let go
Then where can love go
Chorus:
They hurt love
With their deeds
And in the process
Sow the seeds
Of love's demise
Then comes the surprise
Love is not a labor
Love is not a duty
When you fail to see it's blessing
You miss it's beauty
Love lost
Verse 2:
How do you reconcile
Losing love all the while
Down to the letter
You pray that things get better
You think of them with bittersweet tears
And silent stares
Cause through the years
Your heart doesn't clear the memory
And you don't think of them as an enemy
Repeat chorus
Bridge:
Love
A beggar's purse
A blessing or a curse
Cause how it ends
Will all depend on you two
So, to those who cry for a love lost
And take the time to ponder it's cost
To you I say
Things will be better one day
Love lost
Spoken:
I have come to this conclusion
Without illusion
That I have no palpable answer to this question
Only a hard learned lesson
Love doesn't fail
People fail
A beggar's fare
Sacrifice a love
For a few that don't compare
And love will leave you standing there
So here's your second chance
To make things right
And this time I hope you see the light
I will remember your sins no more
Only what this love is for
Verse 1:
Life can make you cry
Through the struggles
You wonder why
Why things have to be so tough
In those moments when you've had enough
Why did I have to go through this
There's got to be more to life than this
Many times you ask yourself why
Especially the days you want to cry
Like today
It seems to be center the of your existence
Questions that hound you with persistence
But a life without faith
Is one filled with fear
Being that way won't get you anywhere
Chorus:
Don't give into hate
Keep the faith
You can't let go
Cause you never know
You can't stop living
Cause there is life in giving
Through your pain
Someone will love again
Keep the faith
Verse 2:
God is there for you
And He cares for you
Open your eyes
Then you'll realize
You don't need to be afraid
Through it all he stayed
God is the One who brought you through
And He loves you
Repeat chorus
Bridge:
One day things will be better
It won't be this way forever
Forever
Forever
Verse 1:
I was in love
I could feel it
And my heart tried to reveal it
But my mind said no
I told you so
When you asked me out
I had my doubts
Uncertainty
You were right for me
Were we meant to be
Were you right for me
Chorus:
The heart versus mind
It happens all the time
The battle of two wills
Call it what you will
My heart said go
But mind said no
Verse 2:
With looks so lush
You made me blush
With eyes so dreamy
You should have seen me
My heart said go
But my mind said no
Repeat chorus
Verse 3:
I can say with certainty
That you're not right for me
But still I love you so
But I have to say no
And wait
Hold on to my faith
That God will give me a love
Sent from above
Chorus:
Today, everything is gonna be okay
God will help you find your way
I know it will work out fine
If you just give it time
Verse 1:
Sometimes life doesn't work out the way we planned
The moments we don't understand
The design
At that time
The dreams that extend beyond reality
A struggle with duality
But it will be okay
Chorus:
Today, everything is gonna be okay
God will help you find your way
I know it will work out fine
If you just give it time
Verse 2:
Life changes so much, so fast
We cherish the moments that last
But you can't keep living in the past
For long singing the same song
Get up
And write a new melody
Filled with all the rhapsody
In your heart
And let it start
You on your way
Chorus:
Today, everything is gonna be okay
God will help you find your way
I know things will work out fine
If you just give it time
Bridge:
When you look around you see
Heartache and misery
But it doesn't have to be
This way
I pray
God will help you find your way
I know things will work out fine
If you just give it time
Just give it time
Gonna be okay
Gonna be okay
Movement 1:
The scripture holds true
Father forgive them
For they know not what they do
Among men
He may have seemed the least
Why didn't they hold their peace
The wisdom in this
Our eyes could not see
Why couldn't they just let Him be
We didn't understand
This great and holy man
The irony is
The earth His Father made knows who He is
Movement 2:
When he died
Was crucified
The sun hid it's face
In disgrace
Withdrew it's face
Refusing to shine
Because the Divine died
Movement 3:
The irony is
The earth, which is His
Was made by God
And it is odd
That the world
Made of people
Sought to destroy Him
As their equal
But He is not
For He is God
Disciples Dirge
A liturgy
But He lives in eternity
Disciplus
Disciple us
Father to You
Pater ad Jesus
Disciplus
Disciple us
Movement 4:
The earth knew
And could not keep silent
The weather became violent
And manifested it's grief
The world knew
Yet we held our peace
And let this innocent man's life cease
When we should have been silent
We called for his death
When we should have wept
Barabas laughed at our gaffe
Judas sent his thanks
For putting Him on the planks
Movement 5:
What was His crime
We have yet to see
Because He was not guilty
But the Father was appeased
This is My Son in whom I'm well pleased
We should have treasured Him when He was here
No need to fear
In our hearts
He is always near
Disciples Dirge
A liturgy
But He lives in eternity
Disciplus
Disciple us
Father to You
Pater ad Jesus
Disciplus
Intro:
Contemporary Girl
Living in this world
Verse 1:
The world today
Has come a long way
From radio to TV
From fire to electricity
Airplanes and jets
Computers and the Internet
What an entry
Into the 21st century
This is the world
Of the contemporary girl
But modernization
Isn't for every situation
Like in love
What are we thinking of
Some women take control
Playing the dominant role
But he's a person
God gave him a mind
So stop trying
To make it up for him all the time
Chorus:
Contemporary Girl
Living in this world
Modern society
Gave you the right to be in control
But don't turn your back on love
God gave you a heart and soul
Verse 2:
Living in this world
Can be tough when you're a girl
But you think you've got it under control
And no man will take a hold
Of you or your heart
And that's the way
You wanted it from the start
You run your life
And that of your man
Everything is going according to plan
But on your list of things to remember
Love isn't on your daily agenda
No matter what your friends say
You shouldn't treat him that way
Do unto others
As you'd have done to you
You wouldn't like it
If he did the same to you
Repeat chorus
Chorus:
Contemporary Girl
Living in this world
In a modern society
That gave you the right to be in control
Don't turn your back on love
God gave you a heart and soul
Rap:
You put the con in contemporary
With the life that you're selling
And how long you've been trippin'
There's no telling
If you wanna be a feminist
Do it on your own
And you'll be like that movie
Home Alone
Why ya wanna trip
Trying to wear the pants in the relationship
I'd rather wear the skirt
You can have a family and still work
You treat him like the gum under your shoe
And then you try to get rid of him like the flu
When you're mad
You know your tempers never far
You make the guy break down like your car
He shakes in the dust
Like you're San Andreas
Then you bring out his faults
Like diamonds from a vault
Which ironically you want him to buy
And yet still you try
To give him more orders than a waiter
And it divides you like the equator
You're more domineering
Than power steering
But you must realize
Both of you can't drive
How can he not hear what you say
When your nickname is forte
You ever been in a checkout line
Trying to save time
And stand behind
A couple that's out of their minds
She picks a fight
And she knows she's not right
And he apologizes for something he didn't do
And you stare at the ceiling
Cause you don't have a clue
So embarrassed for the guy
You can't look him in the eye
All you can do is ask yourself why
Contemporary girl in the corporate world
You're kicking butt and taking names
And to you it's all a game
Designer clothed
Hard nosed
Battle-ax with a fax
The business brunch
The power lunch
Net and gross
Who makes the most
Spreadsheets and requisitions
Mergers and acquisitions
Real time and the bottom line
Corporate takeovers and leveraged buyouts
A private jet for you to fly out
Just having your fun
Ms. hard as nails
But cry when you break one
You only care about how much you earn
But when will you ever learn
In this world
You can't be the man
When you're a girl
What an extraordinary mask
But I've got just one question to ask
You say you know what's best
But how are you gonna rule the world with P.M.S.
Bridge:
Contemporary
Now you're so very sure
With success in your life
You think you don't need him anymore
I guess love isn't a fad
Being an old fashioned girl
Isn't so bad
You don't have to be sad
I know that's not how you want to be
So ladies, sing it with me
Contemporary girl
Intro:
He's the bachelor of hearts
Don't even start
He's got a degree
In being a single man
And breaking hearts is his only plan
He's out everyday
Searching for his prey
Chasing anyone that passes his way
If you know like me
You will be
On your best behavior
Because he is a player
He can sense insecurity a mile away
Like a shark and it's prey
When he zeros in
You'll think a hero's in the room
Then he's gone real soon
He knows no love
Only lust
He knows no fidelity
Only mistrust
He's always smiling and winking
Laughing and blinking
Girl what are you thinking
Chorus:
Bachelor of hearts
Don't even start
His pedigree
Is of a Labrador Retriever
He'll pick up any bird
Then leave her
He's got a degree in misogyny
That's not a catch
There is a catch
Verse 2:
Stop going in the wrong direction
Every woman you meet
You add to your collection
You play with emotions
Like it's a notion
Broken hearts
Like sands to the ocean
You give good men a bad name
Playing this game
You have the potential to be a good man
I don't understand
Why do you feel the necessity to act this way
What a game you play
Repeat Chorus
Rap:
The bachelor of hearts
Always playing his part
Always at the party
Looking fool hardy
Always at the club
Looking for love
Be real for a change
Stop playing games
Do you even remember their names?
Or have you lost count
At the sheer amount
You'll flirt with anything in a skirt
It doesn't matter who ends up getting hurt
Then he set his sights on me
Thinking I would fall for that easily
But you're out of your league
And I think you should know it
You're out of your league
And you just don't know it
If you don't want to reap it
Then don't sow it
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now am found
Was blind, but now I see
It was grace that taught my heart to fear
And grace my fears relieved
How precious did that grace appear
The hour I first believed
Through many dangers, toils and snares
I have already come
It is grace has brought me safe thus far
And grace will lead me home.
The Lord has promised good to me
His word my hope secures
He will my shield and portion be
As long as life endures
When we've been there 10,000 years
Bright shining as the sun
We've no less days to sing His praise
Than when we'd first begun
Amazing grace how sweet the sound
That saved a wretch like me
I once was lost, but now am found
Aisha
We've only just met
And I think you ought to know
I'm a murderer
Babies need blood
I have a portrait on my wall
He's a serial killer
I thought he wouldn't escape
Aisha
He got out
We live in a cemetery
A cold and damp place
And science runs through us
Making us Gods
The rules are all wrong
Every perversion is justified
They honestly believe dead bodies
Anything goes around here
I still want to to be human
What am I?
What am I?
I'm a murderer
Aisha
I'm confused
Aisha
I'm vibrating
I'm a murderer
