Black man, black man What do you see when you stand right in front of the mirror Take a look at your hands They might be the color of dark brown, maybe even tan Even if there's fifty shades, it's all melanin Black man, black man Let me tell you what I see A symbol of strength and courage like a lion and a king No one said you had to be perfect, you just gotta be Consider my perception, see what I see Run for the hills 'Cause the gon' try to steal what you got Head to the sky Eyes above, God is your guide Open your wings Take a deep breath and be free Fly brotha fly Here's an S for your chest Black man, black man Let me ask you a question Who told you that you were anything less than a god Who said that you weren't needed to raise and rear your children Protect and provide for your family and your village Black man, black man Ooo why you so fine Smooth skin, bright smile, baby you're one of a kind You are descendants of royalty that's why you're so strong We're depending on you, keep pushin' on Run for the hills 'Cause the gon' try to steal what you got Head to the sky Eyes above, God is your guide Open your wings Take a deep breath and be free Fly brotha fly Here's an S for your chest Run for the hills 'Cause the gon' try to steal what you got Head to the sky Eyes above, God is your guide Open your wings Take a deep breath and be free Fly brotha fly Here's an S for your chest