Knowledge Is The Gift lyrics

[ VERSE 1: The E ]

As I sit back and think about our problems

What`s goin on and how we gonna solve em

Black man sellin us out to the other color

But try to keep it undercover

I understand all that cause it`s a money thing

But if that`s the case, then let money bring

Peace and joy to the ones that need a new start

And let the greed depart

When I ask how you`re livin you shout it out

Now it`s time to get together and talk about

It doesn`t matter about your color, let`s take a stand

Comin out the mouth of a black man

You say we should unite and be as one

And then you see me on the rise and grab a shotgun

A lotta nerve you show as you stand stiff

But my knowledge is the gift



[ VERSE 2: The E ]

I bring a lotta thought to what`s happenin

The new jack swing`s in effect and I`m rappin

I wanna talk to your eardrums straight up

And give your mind a little time to wake up

Who says we have to be the lesser one?

Put your best foot forward and be the better one

Open up your eyes to a new sight

And if you do it for yourself you know it`s done right

If you`re black, yo, they figure you want a hand-out

Then they question your mind because you stand out

If you speak for your piece then you`re militant

That`s the way that we`re taught by our government

I don`t wanna hear that, save it for the next man

I got a mind of my own and I don`t give a damn

Yo, a lotta nerve you show as you stand stiff

But my knowledge is the gift



[ VERSE 3: The E ]

Now it`s time to decide how we wanna live

If we all stand together something`s gotta give

A lotta times we`re the reason for the negative thoughts

They come across, so the battle`s lost

Put your pride in your pocket if you`re selfish

My temperature`s runnin hot so I`ma melt this

When I say down with Jack I mean Ant Jack

Some brothers say I ain`t down because I know jack

Knowledge is the gift that I`m teachin

And the highest plateau`s where I`m reachin

Forget the stereotype and world hype

That says you have to be white in order to do right

Why don`t we all just unite and take a stand?

Comin out the mouth of a black man

A lotta nerve you show as you stand stiff

But my knowledge is the gift