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Don’t Shoot Lyrics by UNOWAY, DJ Nelson

EMPIRE Presents: Voices For Change, Vol. 1

2020

[Chorus]
Hands up, don't shoot
Hands up, don't shoot
I just used to be a young black man, now I'm black and blue
You see fifty stars on the flag, but they don't see a star in you
They say I'ma be the one to blame even if I keep it cool
Even if I keep it cool

[Verse 1]
Every day, we find a way to maintain
Police reign hell on our great name
To make us think being black ain't a great thing
Feels like a trap, it's so sad we get shot for being

[Chorus]
Hands up, don't shoot
Hands up, don't shoot
I just used to be a young black man, now I'm black and blue
You see fifty stars on the flag, but they don't see a star in you
They say I'ma be the one to blame even if I keep it cool
Even if I keep it cool

[Verse 2]
Got rid of the chains, still gotta find a way to escape
I try to be brave, I pray the Lord my soul to take
I'm thinking anyone could be a traitor
I wonder when the world is gonna wake up
Supposed to protect our lives, not take 'em
Supposed to protect our lives, not take 'em

[Chorus]
Hands up, don't shoot
Hands up, don't shoot
I just used to be a young black man, now I'm black and blue
You see fifty stars on the flag, but they don't see a star in you (They don't see a star in you)
They say I'ma be the one to blame even if I keep it cool
Even if I keep it cool

[Outro]
Even if I keep it cool
Even if I keep it cool
Even if I keep it cool
Even if I keep it cool

About “Don’t Shoot” by UNOWAY

Read the complete lyrics to "Don’t Shoot" by UNOWAY, DJ Nelson from the album "EMPIRE Presents: Voices For Change, Vol. 1" 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 R&B.

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"Don’t Shoot" is credited to UNOWAY, DJ Nelson. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Don’t Shoot" appears on "EMPIRE Presents: Voices For Change, Vol. 1" in 2020.

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