Lyrks
Lyrks
Sign In
Cover Art

Black Lyrics by Authentic Intelligence

2020

[Intro: Eddie Kendricks]
People!
People the time has come...

[Verse: Authentic Intelligence]
Chasing, chasing
Chasing, chasing me
These demons
Seemingly seeping into mental
Through this American Dream
I’d scream but I’m stuck in the sunken place
Woe is me, balancing
The reality of my harsh identity
An entity walking around empty
For the benefit of the white man
I can’t begin to explain my pain
The paranoia picking at my brain
Like a field nigga drained of his life
I try not to notice the atrocious looks
In middle of the night
Thinking it’s my human right
Not to be shot on sight
And yet here am I
Uncle Sam I am not some distant nephew
Whose mentality you can screw with
I am the nuisance
Whose ancestors you tried to noose
Since us negroes needed to know our place
I am not the tar-faced white man
Nor am I the complacent black man
This racist country paints me to be
You ask me “Who I think I am”
I be the seeds of the trees
Of the Kuntas and Mammies
I am black—I am me

About “Black” by Authentic Intelligence

Read the complete lyrics to "Black" by Authentic Intelligence in 2020. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Spoken Word, Rap.

"Black" is performed by Authentic Intelligence. in 2020 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Black", explore more songs by Authentic Intelligence using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

View all songs and biography for Authentic Intelligence · Trending lyrics · Billboard Hot 100

Frequently asked questions

"Black" is credited to Authentic Intelligence. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

Album information for "Black" is not available in our database yet. You can still read the full lyrics on this page.

Visit the Authentic Intelligence artist page at /artist/authentic-intelligence for biography, popular tracks, and links to more lyric pages.


Lyrks
Lyrks

Your gateway to the world of music lyrics.

Product

Features


© 2026 Lyrks. All rights reserved.