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WHO'S THE BAD GUY?

The roots run deep from our family tree
So no amount of hate will get rid of thee
Thee love and thee pride that we have inside
But I know through your eyes we're all bad guys

Terence Crutcher's daughter can attest to this
That's why her father's presence ceases to exist
No longer can she feel the love from his hugs
Why do you perceive us all as killers and thugs?

Shouldn't we perceive you in that blind spot light?
I mean, are you not the violators of human rights?
Are you not the reason that Philando's not home tonight?
Is that the real reason Alton Sterling put up such a fight?

Freddie Gray isn't here today due to some of your crew
I mean, didn't you take Eric Garner's life out in plain view?
Wouldn't Tamir still be here if you weren't so quick to shoot?
My third eye can recognize that the true bad guy is actually you
Written by da_poetic-edifier (Damon)
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