In the light of day, there should be no shadows, no doubts
Is that what respect for life is all about
How do you cry when there is no time for life?
How do you cry when hate is all you can find?
How do you forgive every time?
With marching feet, the calls for justice and peace
These sounds still echo from the streets
Will the next tear to be shed will be for you or for me?
How do you cry when life is just a short time?
How do you cry when a lie is revealed as hate?
How do you forgive next time?
Serve and protect until the next death
Mistakes and excuses do not make you innocent
Justice and peace are political vinegar and oil
How do you cry when this happens every time?
How do you cry when the tears run dry?
How do you forgive this time?
Tears spilled on the streets of Minneapolis.
No one should die for a light to be put on racial justice
Living and dying has no longer has any purpose
How do you cry when you have no tears?
How do you cry when you walk with fear?
How do you cry right NOW?
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