My dad went to war and became a G.I Joe He came home, couldn’t get the G.I Bill though That was affirmative action But only for the white folks Impatiently you waited for Lincoln’s proclamation Ending plantations in this nation But that’s not what’s stated On his New Year’s declaration, blatantly he said that Only slaves in confederation are the ones emancipated What about Cousin Joe, Mary and Kaitlyn? Slaves on a northern Maryland plantation Can you feel elated, when those of your relation Are still stuck in damnation just because of their location? You feeling agitation, it builds to aggravation While the others celebrating some All’s your aspiration You’re feeling like that Haitian when he started revolution Should be cruising, strapped and shooting Clapping massas; Ovation But cooks your occupation, and killer’s not your station You roll dough and cut potatoes You’re no Django in the making You’re gonna need some training Proclamation calls for black participation 54th Mass Infantry, you gonna take it? I don’t know what you’ve been told Black soldiers were brave and bold Fighting for democracy overseas But at home no justice they received Tell me. What would you do? Put yourself in their shoes Would you fight for a country Who don’t even fight for you? Would you die for some rights when yours are abused? Would you kill for a cause that ain't yours? Black Soldiers Salute! Black Soldiers Salute! Black Soldiers Salute! I Played with G.I Joe, but couldn’t the have G.I Bills That was only for the white kids 50 years ago your father was a slave it’s evident It’s arrogant to think freedom made southerners benevolent Cus prejudice is obviously here. It’s not the elephant You’re hesitant to thank God, but this war is Heaven sent Fighting in the First World War could be the precedent That your race is relevant, more than just residents You’re opposite of pessimist. You sign up for that regiment Harlem Hellfighters! Black skin the only requisite You’re loaned out to France And you feel their so affectionate From whites you’re not separate. You’re treated so excellent! You start to think that Europe Should be your new place of residence Because looking at your skin doesn’t make people so hesitant Fight and earn the name “Black Death.” Killing specialist! But only France awards your valor They make you a medalist German propaganda says To switch sides in an exodus Would you fight for country Where racism is prevalent? I don’t know what you’ve been told Black soldiers were brave and bold Fighting for democracy overseas But at home no justice they received Tell me. What would you do? Put yourself in their shoes Would you fight for a country Who don’t even fight for you? Would you die for some rights when yours are abused? Would you kill for a cause that ain't yours? Black Soldiers Salute! Black Soldiers Salute! Black Soldiers Salute! I Played with G.I Joe, but couldn’t the have G.I Bills That was only for the white kids It’s no wonder Kaepernick couldn’t just stand up and be quiet He must have read about those “Red Summer” race riots Where black soldiers who served Their WWI assignments Came home to a murderous, racist, violent climate How the Tuskegee Airmen, The world’s finest Never lost a bomber when escorting their assignment Protecting white pilots, flying like linemen Then came home to see giant “White’s only” signing 54th Mass died at Fort Wag 9th and 10th Cav They were all black and ended up dying For a country that defied them the liberty that’s implied in The flag that William Harvey Carney Gave his life flying! So while some continue griping About a man protesting silent I’m admiring black veterans who fought for his rights and They are the brave. This is their home, even though It calls them slaves in the third verse of the song
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