I don't like the way, you desire to shine
Telling me this world is yours, and was never mine
Stolen to a brand new land, and forced to do my part
At your hands, I suffered the evilness that lies within your heart
Despite being burned, beaten and trampled upon
Even hung from a tree
Can't you see?
I will never apologize for being me

My body in shackles, but slave to none
Every opportunity given, I take the chance to run
Dashing all my hopes and dreams, before they make light of day
Putting as many obstacles as you can, to hinder and block my way
Despite being spat on, hosed down and jailed
I still marched to be free
Can't you see?
I will never apologize for being me

You went out of your way to make my life hell
Raping my sister, preparing my brothers for sale
Pitting black against black, for your own personal enjoyment
Forcing us to work under your employment
Still we push to go forward, why can't you just let that be?
Can't you see?
I will never apologize for being me
Once bitten' twice shy, is the way the saying is told
Yet you lined your pocket, as my people were sold
Marching us to our deaths, in the heat of the night
Yet look so surprised when we stand up and fight
I know what your afraid of, but it's not true
If we get the same power, we won't do these things to you
Because we are Gods chosen, and much better by far
We don't need you to define us...WE KNOW WHO WE ARE!
You may have our bodies, but our souls are free
Can't you see?
I will never apologize for being me