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♪ Ooh
♪ Fellow community leaders
♪ Townspeople and friends
♪ We are here today
♪ Because we are looking for New means to an end
♪ Ooh
♪ The time for sitting back And waiting for change is over
♪ We are moving into a new era In the Black community
♪ And it's time for progress To move along with you and me
♪ We don't need to assimilate To other societies
♪ It's time to work Within our own society
♪ Without relying On the structure And order of our people
♪ Tell me, what do we have?
♪ Without supporting Emerging Black businesses Tell me, where do we stand?
♪ Preach
♪ Uh-huh, uh-huh
♪ And that's why I promise To head us in a new direction
♪ I pledge to increase funding Of small businesses
♪ And to spread the wealth Amongst our own communities
♪ We cannot depend On my opponent's empty vows
♪ Change must be an action
♪ And action must be taken now
♪ Ooh
♪ Friends and citizens
♪ My opponent Would have you believe
♪ That he, himself Is ready for progress
♪ He would have you believe That he is no longer interested
♪ In seeing Our community digress
♪ But how can he make These promises
♪ To sew the fabric Of our torn society?
♪ How can he bring order To our town
♪ When he can't even Bring order Into his own home?
♪ While we stand here
♪ Facing you With promises and agendas
♪ Ask my opponent
♪ What has become of his family
♪ As we stand here Earnestly before you
♪ Ask him
♪ Where is his own son? ♪
♪ Say, fellas I'll rap with you later
♪ Tryin' to catch you A little somethin'?
♪ It's already caught, my man
♪ All right
♪ Gimme some on the backhand
♪ For I assure you
♪ That while we stand here On this platform
♪ And express
♪ Our political grievances
♪ Henry King's son Is roaming the streets
♪ And filling himself With alcohol and poison
♪ He's swinging with women And entertaining drugs
♪ And infecting our community
♪ With the same kind Of irresponsibility
♪ That we have gathered here To put an end to
♪ That's enough, French! You leave my son out of this
♪ And, friends
♪ That is part of the sadness
♪ Of this undeniable man, yes
♪ My opponent believes
♪ In keeping our resources In our own community
♪ I believe in the same thing
♪ But in order To have resources
♪ We may have to pull From other communities
♪ Hey, sugar
♪ What can I do you for?
♪ Oh, I can think Of somethin', ma'am
♪ If you let me in the door
♪ Let's hurry
♪ The next act is on In a half hour
♪ So as we look For this new direction
♪ That my opponent So narrowly describes
♪ Think not of my opponent Nor I
♪ Think of the needs Of our people
♪ To have a community That thrives
♪ And let that be
♪ What your vote decides ♪
♪ Here's a little somethin' Nice for you boys
♪ Thanks, sweetheart
♪ You always do me right
♪ Gotta take care of my talent For the night
♪ Whoa, slow down on that swig My friend
♪ You act like That wine is goin' somewhere
♪ It is, into your stomach If I don't finish it first
♪ I see you gazing my glass With thirst
♪ Before I get up there and jam
♪ I have to drink my medication
♪ Can't have me playing Without this here inspiration
♪ You're playing under Young Hal tonight?
♪ I'm gonna play my horn
♪ For whoever's got Somethin' to say
♪ Dig?
♪ I'll drink to that
♪ Man, you'll drink to anything
♪ So will I
♪ Okay, half-time's over
♪ 'Scuse me, fellas
♪ Halfstaff's Got some music to play ♪
♪ Excuse me, ma'am
♪ How do I sign up For the poetry list? ♪
♪ It doesn't matter His last attack, Uncle
♪ Your platform Is still the strongest
♪ The polls will show it
♪ I hope so
♪ That Leroy French Hits below the belt
♪ Because that's his Only leverage
♪ Without personal attacks
♪ He knows his Assimilation tactics Will get him nowhere
♪ The people are tired Of begging for acceptance
♪ Percy, you show A lot of passion
♪ I believe in your vision For a better society, Uncle
- ♪ Do you? - ♪ Yes
♪ My generation Is not interested
♪ In crawling on its knees
♪ We are ready to, at last Take a stand on our feet
♪ And what about your cousin?
♪ Hal is his own man
♪ I cannot speak for him
♪ French is right
♪ The whole town knows What Hal is up to tonight
♪ He's doing What he always does
♪ Running the streets While you stand here
♪ And face the people With your uncle
♪ You show leadership
♪ You show the kind of promise That my own son ought to have
♪ Thank you, Uncle
♪ But Hal is just a game-player
♪ No need to make Excuses for him
♪ It's time He owns up to his behavior
♪ Yes, Uncle
♪ But you, Percy, you're loyal
♪ Yes, sir
♪ I am willing to do
♪ Whatever is necessary To bring you into office
♪ Good
♪ Then I need you To go and find Hal
♪ And do what?
♪ Just tell him to come home
♪ I need to speak with him
♪ Will you find him for me?
♪ Yes, Uncle
♪ I think I know where he is
♪ Good
♪ Good ♪
♪ Miss Tearsheet Time to get on out
♪ Our next act Needs to get in ♪
♪ Thanks, doll
♪ Yeah, thanks, Doll ♪
♪ Say, man, they started The sign-up list yet?
♪ Yeah, brother It's already full
♪ Already full?
♪ That's what I said
♪ Ain't no way
♪ To slide another name On that list now, is it?
♪ And how would I do that?
♪ Now, I'm sure you can find a way
♪ We'll see if things Start to sway
♪ Thanks, my man
♪ Come on, sugar They already began ♪
♪ Slippin' through space
♪ Like the sound of a trumpet
♪ Beggin' for the weary tune
♪ To make her whole
♪ She slipped the needle in And stared through my eyes
♪ Till I saw the life Slip right out her soul
♪ Till I saw the life Slip right out her soul ♪
All right.
♪ And now
♪ We bring to the stage A Madam Quickly's favorite
♪ Smooth talkin'
♪ Always cool walkin'
♪ Madam Quickly's
♪ Help me bring up Young Hal ♪
♪ I thought you said I was supposed to be next
♪ How'd this fella get ahead?
♪ I must've missed His name before ♪
♪ My baby says she love me
♪ But she never got the time
♪ My baby says she love me
♪ But she never got the time
♪ My baby gets up at six am And don't come back till nine
♪ My baby said The phone is broke
♪ And said that's why She can't call
♪ My baby said The phone is broke
♪ And said that's why She can't call
♪ But when I ask the operator
♪ She says It ain't broke at all
♪ Hey, hey, hey
♪ Young Hal, Young Hal
♪ Has got the microphone now!
♪ My baby Said to give her trust
♪ Said that's all that we need
♪ Said that's all we need Said that's all we need
♪ My baby Said to give her trust
♪ Said that's all that we need
♪ Said that's all we need Said that's all we need
♪ But when I give my baby trust She wear me out like tweed
♪ My baby used to treat me good That's why I love her so
♪ Said you love her so Said you love her so
♪ My baby used to treat me good That's why I love her so
♪ Said you love her so Said you love her so
♪ But she done played me For a fool
♪ So that's why I don't love her no more
- ♪ Hey, hey, hey - ♪ Hey
♪ Young Hal, Young Hal
♪ Has got the microphone now!
♪ Yeah
♪ Come on, sugar
♪ Hey, hey, hey
♪ No, no, no, no, no, no, no One more time
- ♪ Young Hal! - ♪ Hey
♪ Young Hal!
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ Next up on the mic
♪ Is a newbie here At Madam Quickly's
♪ Let's welcome her ♪
♪ I call this poem "The Negro Blues"
♪ Say, daddy-o What's your cause?
♪ You, who be walkin' With a limp and no cane
♪ You, who tokes drags And sips loads of champagne
♪ What's your frame?
♪ Got a new day In that drinking flask?
♪ Or just looking for a scheme To get rich fast?
♪ Ever wonder how come Black folks Ain't built to last?
♪ Ain't built to last
♪ 'Cause the new day Is passing you by
♪ While you spend all your days Trying to get high
♪ The people all around you Have joined the fight
- ♪ They're screaming more jobs - ALL: ♪ More jobs
- ♪ They're screaming fair play! - ♪ Fair play!
♪ And you're simply Wasting away
♪ Into the corners Of your drunken mind
♪ Wasting time Wasting your power to fight
♪ And wasting your rights
♪ And the protests Are passing you by
♪ While you party And whisper meaningless sighs
♪ Exposin' yourself Between sets of thighs
♪ The new day's passing you by
♪ Said the new day's Passing you by
♪ They're building our schools And cracking our guns
♪ And standing On the front lines And waving our signs
♪ And you were yawning And falling behind
♪ And the new day's Passing you by
♪ Say, daddy-o What's your cause?
♪ You who'll be walking With a limp and no cane
♪ You who tokes drags And sips loads of champagne
♪ What's your frame?
♪ It's you
- ♪ What's your cause? - ♪ It's you
- ♪ With a limp and no cane - ♪ It's you
♪ He sits back And won't take a stand
♪ It's you who let freedom Slip right out of your hand ♪
♪ Take a hit, sugar
♪ No, I'm done, baby
♪ Let's get out of here
♪ One second, sweets
♪ I gotta take care Of something before we leave
♪ You still messin' with him?
♪ Now, honey Don't start to fret
♪ He's just gonna Pay me off a little debt
♪ This should only take a sec ♪
- ♪ Interesting poem - ♪ Same to you, ma'am
♪ But what about the politics And the people?
♪ What about How we're still not equal?
♪ Your writing doesn't fancy Any of that
♪ That politics business Ain't nothing but fluff
♪ I'd rather write About other stuff
♪ Fluff?
♪ That's exactly the problem Right now
♪ Our generation Isn't taking a stand
♪ Miss, you can sing Someone else that song again
♪ So you waste all your talent On dope and wine
♪ If that's a compliment To my work
♪ I'll take it just fine
♪ But I don't need to get Into that other crap
♪ Politics ain't my kind of rap
♪ I'm a poet, baby Without an agenda
♪ You got other motives You're working through
♪ I just let the rhymes Do what they do
♪ The words and the rhythm Don't mean a damn
♪ Unless you're using them To develop a plan
♪ Art is useless Unless used with purpose
♪ Anything less Is just cowardice
♪ Now, hold on
♪ You really Pushing your weight
♪ You don't belong in here
♪ You belong In tonight's debate ♪
♪ I got what I need
- ♪ You ready, baby? - ♪ Indeed, my lady
♪ Catch you later, Miss...
- ♪ Kat - ♪ Yeah
♪ We'll see about that ♪
♪ Young Hal?
♪ Hold on a minute
♪ Hotspur, what is this?
♪ You following me around
♪ You know what this is
♪ Your father Wants to see you now
♪ And he sent his errand boy? That's what you are these days
♪ Look I didn't come here to fight
♪ I came here To pass a message away
♪ Well, looks like All you doing
♪ Is wasting your time
♪ Look Do whatever you wanna do
♪ But at least Go and talk to the man
♪ He's done a lot for us
♪ And what's he done For you, cousin?
♪ You think I don't know How you work on his campaign?
♪ I swear, Hotspur
♪ Or should I say Percy?
♪ 'Cause it's all the same
♪ You love to be a pawn In my father's games
♪ Say what you want
♪ But you know Your father's right
♪ He asked me to tell you To see him tonight
♪ Now you can do Whatever you decide
♪ But you know and I know What decision is right ♪
♪ Brothers and sisters
♪ There is an urgency going on In our city right now
♪ A major debate Happened tonight
♪ And the leaders are going To take over our city
♪ We have to let them know
♪ That we are no longer Going to be silent puppets
♪ Sitting by while other people Make decisions for us
♪ We are gonna take the power Into our own hands
♪ As a community, yeah ♪
That's it!
You're done, let's go!
♪ No! ♪
♪ What do you think You're doing?
♪ This is a good place!
♪ You can't come in here Harassing my acts!
♪ This isn't one of your acts
♪ This is the daughter Of Leroy French
♪ Let me go!
♪ Don't call me The daughter of Leroy French
♪ He stands for nothing That I stand for
♪ I denounce the man!
♪ And the platform On which he stands! ♪
Stop! No!
Get out of my way!
Stop!
No! Let me go!
- ♪ Say, man - ♪ Don't!
♪ It's out of your hands
- ♪ Says who? - ♪ Says Leroy French
♪ That's his daughter ♪
♪ Don't touch me Don't ever touch me
- ♪ Are you hurt? - ♪ Now you pretend to care?
♪ A minute ago You were practically
♪ Dragging me by my hair
♪ Don't waste your time Defending your position
♪ My father Sent you out on his mission
♪ He stands for bowing And bending to the whites
♪ Investing in them For our rights
♪ And you stand behind him Defending his fight
♪ You call me a pawn?
♪ You said it, not I
♪ It's nearly dawn
♪ You speak foolishness You know not what you confess
♪ Without me What would you do?
♪ It's my job to protect you
Ha!
- ♪ From who? - ♪ There's a lot of enemies
♪ To the French name
♪ Your public appearances Bring your father shame
♪ Then you're not protecting me
♪ You're protecting my father
♪ I swear I don't know Why you even bother
♪ You make me out To be a villain
♪ When I just work for your dad
♪ I just do my job
♪ The kind of job a man takes
♪ Is the kind of man The job makes
♪ Let's go inside It's getting late
♪ You think You can trap me here?
♪ I'll just escape
♪ And I'll come find you Again and again
♪ Fine!
♪ You win
♪ Happy?
♪ Be with me Then I'll be happy
♪ I'd rather be with a slave
♪ But wait That's what you are these days
♪ Isn't it? ♪
♪ Why doesn't she see me?
♪ Is she blind?
♪ Doesn't she see That I'm one of a kind?
♪ Can't she see that it's me?
♪ That I'm the one
♪ The only one for her
♪ Can't nobody treat her The way that I do
♪ I do everything She asks me to
♪ And even though Her father asked me to
♪ I would do it for free
♪ Why doesn't she see...
♪ That I'm her guardian angel?
♪ And she's my angel
♪ Any fool that step up
♪ Would get strangled
♪ I'd kill for her
♪ It's killing me That she doesn't see me
♪ Maybe if I told her?
♪ Damn it All I wanna do is hold her
♪ But her youth Has her in denial
♪ Damn, she foul
♪ How long is it gonna take For her to come around?
♪ And I know I ain't wasting my time
♪ Girl been fine Since she was nine
♪ Now she's grown and sexy
♪ I need her next to me On my arm
♪ She ain't got to Lift a finger
♪ She ain't got to Want for nothing
♪ 'Cause I can give her The world
♪ And I will
♪ As soon as I make her my girl
♪ Girl ♪
♪ Where you goin' Miss Tearsheet?
♪ Be right back, sweets
♪ Gonna freshen up In the powder room
♪ Now you don't think Young Hal's no fool?
♪ I know what you gonna do
♪ Come on, sugar Don't be that way
♪ I just need me a fix To get through the day
♪ Well, this ain't the day This is the nighttime
♪ You should be able To get through this just fine
♪ Sugar, why don't I fix you A glass of wine?
♪ Then you can just Relax and unwind
♪ What is it You tryin' to escape?
♪ 'Cause that dope always Takes you to another place
♪ It's just the way that I cope
♪ You know I ain't hooked on this dope
♪ It's just me Havin' a good little time
♪ This stuff makes me feel Like I'm flyin'
♪ I can make you Feel like flyin'
♪ And it won't do nothin' To your veins
♪ Oh, baby
♪ I just need a getaway
♪ This place is dead
♪ All of it
♪ And it's taking me with it
♪ Where you need To get away to?
♪ I can take you Somewhere for real
♪ I don't mean no empty place In your mind
♪ I mean somewhere That exists in real time
♪ I got no other place to be
♪ What about Out of the country?
♪ What about Paris?
♪ That could be Someplace real fine
♪ Paris? Baby, you done lost your mind
♪ Consider it like this
♪ Think of all the gigs
♪ They'd be waiting for A Miss Doll Tearsheet out there
♪ Think of Josephine Baker
♪ Baby, you'd have it made
♪ And I could be Like Baldwin, James
♪ Master with my words And get lots of fame
♪ We'd go together And start a new life
♪ Maybe you might even Get to be my wife
♪ Oh, wife
♪ Maybe, huh?
♪ We can start over
♪ I'm sick of livin' Under my father's convictions
♪ It's time to move somewhere
♪ Where there ain't No restrictions
♪ I got some money saved
♪ We could be on our way
♪ Paris, huh?
♪ Like Josephine
♪ And James Baldwin Know what I mean?
♪ Come on, baby What do you say?
♪ Okay, baby
♪ Okay ♪
♪ Sweetheart
♪ I need to speak with you
♪ Kat, I know you're angry But don't be like that
♪ Open the door
♪ Scroop
♪ Yes, sir
♪ Find her
♪ Now ♪
♪ You said you wanted to see me
♪ That was last night
♪ And this morning Sun is bright, right?
♪ If you only come to mock me Then you needn't come at all
♪ I just came to say goodbye
♪ Goodbye?
♪ So where you running off to This time?
♪ Paris And ain't no "This time"
♪ This time Is the first and the last
♪ Say goodbye 'Cause from here on
♪ I'm the past
♪ Paris?
♪ What you got waiting For you there?
♪ Possibilities Writing communities
♪ A love affair
♪ Running off With that singer woman
♪ Name's Doll Tearsheet The next Josephine Baker
♪ Gonna marry her And make her my wife
♪ So you're planning to ruin Two lives?
♪ That's all you can say to me At our final departure?
Hmm.
♪ You disappoint me
♪ You could have been An amazing leader
♪ If you followed In my footsteps
♪ And let me be your teacher
♪ All the jazz Has never been my thing
♪ I never wanted to be The next Henry King
♪ But you can Never accept that
♪ I'm not him
♪ Art is fine
♪ But what good is it If it's just self-destructive?
♪ When do you Use your brilliance To affect the world?
♪ Look, I told you
♪ I'm leaving with my girl
♪ I just wanted to come And say goodbye
♪ I hope you can live With the consequences Of your life
♪ Yeah, well
♪ Thanks for The fatherly advice ♪
♪ Miss Tearsheet You're up in ten
♪ Miss Tearsheet You got that? ♪
♪ Hear you're traveling To the other side
♪ Don't go there And forget your Black pride
♪ Yeah, daddy-o, I won't forget
♪ But you got to go back And grab you some mints
♪ Say, fellas, you got a seat For traveling man?
♪ Come to see your lady Take your final stand?
♪ That's right We on our way to a new world
♪ Say, anyway Have you seen my girl? ♪
Freeze, everyone! This is a bust!
♪ Hey, open up! We gotta get outta here ♪
♪ No!
♪ We gotta get out of here
♪ The cops are near
♪ Fine, be a fool!
♪ Hal, what are you...
♪ Leave her ♪
♪ Say, Dubs, lemme bum a smoke
♪ Those Camels are the best But I smoked one
♪ And gave Stokes here the rest
♪ Ain't that a mess? Got me out here Doing what I'm told
♪ Arm's about to fall off From the cold, ready to rest
♪ And I look over to Stokes
♪ This nigga done took The last of the smokes
♪ Here's my last one Was savin' it for When the day got done
♪ Thanks, cuz You get any correspondence yet?
♪ Nothing, but I expect Some very soon
♪ Your father would Never turn his back on us
- ♪ Says you - ♪ It's true
- ♪ You tell them how they do - ♪ I did
♪ Never getting a chance To earn a single stripe
♪ In the worst parts Of the field Not a safety zone in sight
♪ Loading ammunition
♪ Nearly losing our lives Yeah, I told him
♪ Well, that's the truth of it
♪ But don't think it'll do Much good
♪ Ain't nothin' He can do to get
♪ Uncle Sam's claw Out our backs
♪ Once they send us out here We're as good as attacked
♪ Honor to the whites Shit to the Blacks ♪
♪ Still hurting?
♪ Nurse wrapped it In a bandage
♪ Says the bullet Went right through
♪ Doc says I'm all mended And good as new
♪ I bet he did
♪ But it looks to me Like your arm is still torn
♪ I just hope I can make it
♪ Till my papers get back
♪ If I get discharged I'm out of this path
♪ Lucky you
♪ Lucky me
♪ You try loading rifles With your arm in a sling
♪ I don't mean none of all that
♪ I just mean It sure would be nice To find my way back ♪
♪ I should be in Paris Right now with my girl
♪ She and me was supposed To travel the world
♪ Well, me and my missus Her name was Fay
♪ Had a butt so big When she walked, it'd sway
♪ We should be In New Orleans by now
♪ I was planning on Finally taking those vows
♪ I wouldn't be doing nothing
♪ But dancing At the Memphis Shack
♪ Got the best womens On the floor
- ♪ And some on they back - ♪ Got the best womens On the floor
♪ And some on they back
♪ Say, Spurs What's your story?
♪ You sign up For all this guts and glory
♪ Not hardly I was on my way...
♪ To being The world's biggest pawn
♪ You better watch your tongue
♪ Cool it, fellas We're just having some fun
♪ Take a load off From assemblin' those guns
♪ What you think's gonna happen When the battle is won?
♪ I wouldn't be doing nothing
- ♪ But dancing At the Memphis Shack - ♪ Memphis Shack
♪ Got the best womens On the floor
♪ And some on they back
♪ What about When the battle's done?
♪ Same thing That always happens
♪ We disappear into the smoke
♪ White folks get all the claim
♪ Nobody even asks our names
♪ Well, I know one thing If I do go home
♪ I ain't gonna miss Not one of y'all
♪ Your company's all right And good, I guess
♪ But my womens on the shack Well, you know the rest
♪ You know the rest
♪ Well, you know the rest
♪ You know the rest
♪ Well, you know the rest
♪ You know the rest
♪ Well, you know the rest
♪ You know the rest
♪ Well, you know the rest
♪ I wouldn't be doing nothing
- ♪ But dancing At the Memphis Shack - ♪ Memphis Shack
♪ You got the best womens On the floor
♪ And some on they back
♪ It sure would be nice To find my way back
♪ Memphis Shack
♪ You got the best womens On the floor
♪ And some on they back
- ♪ And a butt so big When she walked, it'd sway - ♪ Memphis Shack
♪ You got the best womens On the floor
♪ And some on they back
- ♪ I just think it sure would Be nice to find a way - ♪ Memphis Shack
♪ You got the best womens On the floor
♪ And some on they back
- ♪ I should be in Paris Right now with my girl - ♪ Memphis Shack
♪ Got the best womens On the floor
♪ Best womens on the floor
♪ Wish I could find my way
♪ My way back ♪
♪ Shit! This cold is biting Right through my gloves
♪ It's torn
♪ Got a letter from Uncle This morn
♪ Yeah, what'd he say? Good luck?
♪ He said right now His position is stuck
♪ The governor claims His hands are tied
♪ Gotta wait Till the war subsides
♪ Don't know why you thought That he could
♪ Unless you forgot He's still Black
♪ Money and politics Don't change that ♪
Incoming, everybody move out!
♪ Take cover
♪ Over here
♪ Accidental attack Miller's down
♪ We have to move out Make our way to the hill
♪ The Koreans are setting Their aim towards the field
♪ Oh, no!
♪ Get shelter in those caves
♪ How will we make it Past the blaze?
♪ Follow me, up this way
♪ Dubs!
♪ We can't leave him
♪ On my count, we lift
♪ Hotspur, you take his right
♪ Stokes, keep his legs lifted
♪ Mount, one, two
♪ Three!
♪ Over here
♪ We've gotta stop the bleeding
♪ Stokes, open your canteen
- ♪ And now what? - ♪ We wait
♪ Nightfall is in two hours
♪ You have to move To higher ground before then
♪ If you don't clear These fields
♪ The Koreans will win
♪ We need to get back to camp And go find the doc
- ♪ No - ♪ Your leg doesn't Stand a chance
♪ If we keep moving up top
♪ You have no time to waste
♪ Leave me and be on your way
♪ Are you out of your mind?
♪ He's right We can't just stand on by
♪ They'll keep movin' in Until we get up high
♪ It's time to go
♪ I won't leave you here
♪ Give him the canteen
♪ I can't
♪ Be sure to keep That leg lifted
♪ We'll send for Doc Alley As soon as we find cover
♪ You fellas get gone
♪ I'm gonna be just fine
♪ Going back to the shack To dance in no time
♪ Best womens on the floor
♪ Hang tight, soldier
♪ We'll be right back
♪ I... I can't leave him
♪ Go on, fellas I'm hanging tight
♪ Y'all be safe We'll be all right
♪ Ah!
♪ Lean against me! ♪
♪ Are you all right?
♪ Shoulder's blown
♪ We need to lay low For a while
♪ I can go find the doc Before it gets too late
♪ I can leave for a bit If you gonna be straight
♪ No, leave him be
♪ I'll be fine If I can just lay low
♪ With Dubs in the cave There's more to worry 'bout
♪ I can stay here Till we figure somethin' out
♪ This life is the pits
♪ I'd rather be anywhere Than dealin' with this shit
♪ Young Hal You were brave today
♪ Thin line between bravery And just gettin' by
♪ This ain't nothin' But tryin' to survive
♪ You lead us here to the hills
♪ You even got Dubs To that cave
♪ And if Dubs dies?
♪ I left him there When he could've been saved
♪ You got him out of that camp Where he'd be dead no less
♪ Got us all out And you did your best
♪ Your father would be proud
♪ That man can't do nothin' But sit back and let us die ♪
♪ One day you may be able
♪ To take over his position
♪ I think You're wrong about him
♪ But I admire your conviction
♪ I thought it'd be me And maybe it still can
♪ But I don't have What you have
♪ I thought it'd be me
♪ And maybe it still can
♪ But I don't have What you have
♪ The way you execute a plan
♪ I've never been Able to be like you
♪ Might be weak of me to say it
♪ But it's true
♪ I thought it'd be me And maybe it still can
♪ But I don't have What you have
♪ I thought it'd be me And maybe it still can
♪ But I don't have What you have
♪ I thought it'd be me And maybe it still can
♪ Oh
♪ But I don't have What you have
♪ I thought it'd be me And maybe it still can
♪ But I don't have What you have
♪ Never been like you
♪ Might be weak of me
♪ To say it
♪ But it's true ♪
Hotspur?
Stand back!
♪ Hal, it's me We've got to move out now!
♪ Down by the river The troops are moving northward
♪ We can get into position
♪ And finish loading Our ammunition
♪ Toward the inland!
♪ Hotspur?
♪ Let's go
♪ On my count, we lift
♪ No, Hal
♪ Go
♪ Come on
♪ There's camps On the other side Of those hills
♪ We can both get Treated for our ills
♪ It's too late for me, Hal
♪ Just go
♪ You will make us proud
♪ My time has come To stand down
♪ We can make it
♪ Don't speak in defeat
♪ I can help you Get to your feet
♪ Come on, lift! ♪
♪ Where is he?
♪ Inside, just woke up
♪ Hal King Reporting for duty, sir
♪ At ease, soldier
♪ How many of those things You gotta down?
♪ Got it regulated
♪ Every time Two hours rolls around
♪ You look... well
♪ You lie... poorly
♪ But you... You look distinguished
♪ Like a true King
♪ Time I lived up To the last name, right?
♪ Listen, son
♪ I know you lost Hotspur in the fight
♪ No need to tell that tale
♪ But you were valiant
♪ That's what the service says
♪ That you weren't selfish To leave your troops for dead
♪ Out of the cave Said it was you who led
♪ He died with honor
♪ You... You would've been proud
♪ Oh, but I am ♪
♪ May I... May I see it, son?
♪ The Bronze Star And Medal of Valor
♪ The true valor Goes to Hotspur
♪ Saved my life long before I tried to save his
♪ He was a good nephew
♪ A good son
♪ Sir, your meds
♪ I'm fine resting here in bed
♪ Maybe I should leave
♪ You need your rest
♪ Wait, son
♪ I have something I must confess
♪ We have not always Been on best terms
♪ This ain't the time to be Voicing those concerns
♪ But, son, I must tell you
♪ I may not be here much longer
♪ I want to bury the past And start anew
♪ What is it that you Want me to do?
♪ I haven't always Been understanding
♪ I haven't been the best son
♪ I don't wanna leave This legacy to another man
♪ You are my son
♪ And I want you to go through With my political plan
♪ You mean fight Against Leroy French?
♪ What can I do But add to his stench?
♪ Son, you're a leader It is you, it has always...
♪ I'm here now
♪ I'm back
♪ I'm gonna try And get my life on track
♪ That Army was good For one lesson
♪ It made me recognize The ways of oppression
♪ Even in the Army With a medal in my hand
♪ I still ain't seen As more than a Black man
♪ For these reasons I know there's things That I must do
♪ But how to win against Leroy French
♪ I haven't got a clue
♪ It has always been you ♪
♪ King residence
♪ Yes, well, let me see
♪ Sir?
♪ Halfstaff's on the phone For you again
♪ He called twice today
♪ Tell him I'm not here, okay?
♪ I'm sorry
♪ He's not here
♪ But I will let him know To call you back
♪ Yeah, yeah, you do that
♪ I will be back in the morning
♪ Make sure he has his meds Once more this eve
- ♪ On or off? - ♪ Off
♪ Good night ♪
♪ Father?
♪ Yes, nurse
♪ It's time ♪
♪ Ave
♪ Maria
♪ Gratia plena
♪ Maria
♪ Gratia plena
♪ Maria
♪ Gratia plena
♪ Ave
♪ Ave dominus
♪ Dominus
♪ Tecum
♪ Benedicta tu
♪ In mulieribus
♪ Et benedictus
♪ Fructus ventris
♪ Ventris tui
♪ Jesus
♪ Ave
♪ Maria ♪
♪ As we gather here To commemorate A leader of the people
♪ We honor brother Henry King For his devotion
♪ We honor him For his commitment
♪ To the restoration Of the Black community
♪ We honor him for his loyalty To his people
♪ Amen, amen, amen
♪ Amen
♪ And so let us remember Brother Henry King As the pillar that he was
♪ Let us remember him With pride in our hearts And joy in our smiles
♪ And let his works Have been worthwhile
♪ Let us continue To celebrate his legacy
♪ And pick up the torch That he has left blazing So brightly
♪ Amen, amen, amen
♪ Amen ♪
♪ Rest, rest, rest
♪ In peace, peace, peace
♪ Please rest, rest, rest
♪ In peace, peace, peace
♪ Please rest, rest, rest
♪ In peace, peace, peace
♪ Please rest, rest, rest
♪ In peace, peace, peace
♪ Be embraced by God's hands
♪ Stand in his light And take flight with angels
♪ The time has come To let your spirit soar
♪ Our memories Will provide you with encores
♪ You won't be forgotten The world will sing your name
♪ No longer Will they see your pain
♪ No more rain
♪ They will only see The way you shine
♪ Though we sigh This is not goodbye
♪ We feel your power Your spirit
♪ The light shines on this hour
♪ Embrace it Embrace God's love
♪ Because we know You're above in His hands
♪ His heavenly land
♪ Rest, rest, rest
♪ In peace, peace, peace
♪ Please rest, rest, rest
♪ In peace, peace, peace
- ♪ Please know You live in our hearts - ♪ Live in our hearts
♪ Your heart is our home
- ♪ You will never be gone - ♪ Never be gone
♪ We'll sing Your legacy's song
- ♪ On and on - ♪ On and on
♪ We're so proud To have known you
♪ So grateful for the time That God loaned you
♪ Your presence was a gift
- ♪ Because of you - ♪ So much has been gained
♪ Let it be known That you didn't die in vain
♪ An example of how to live
♪ We feel your power Your spirit
♪ The light shines on this hour Embrace it
♪ Embrace God's love
♪ Because we know You're above in His hands
♪ His heavenly land
♪ Please rest, rest, rest
♪ In peace, peace, peace
♪ Amen
♪ Amen, amen, amen, amen
♪ Amen, amen
♪ Amen, amen, amen
♪ Amen
♪ Amen ♪
♪ Miss French? What can I do you for?
♪ Hal King It's been a long time
♪ Haven't seen you Since you left for war
♪ You seein' me now
♪ Guess I am
♪ Just wanted to come And pay my respects
♪ On my own Of my own accord
♪ Well, speak your word
♪ Your father was a great man
♪ His platform was one On which I could stand
♪ Not like my own father We don't see eye-to-eye
♪ I was spittin' those words Not too long ago
♪ Wanna sit for a bit?
♪ I can get you Something to sip
♪ Oh, no, I'm okay
♪ I just came by to pay...
- ♪ Your respects - ♪ Yes
♪ Well, consider 'em paid
♪ Still cocky, I see
♪ Still spunky, I see
♪ I wonder What will happen now
♪ What do you mean?
♪ To this campaign
♪ No one to carry on Your father's name
♪ Says who?
♪ I'm... I'm sorry I didn't mean...
♪ It's all right
♪ I wasn't much to the man When he was alive
♪ Always runnin' the streets And sipping wine
♪ I can see why you think The way you do
♪ I'm just a little surprised
♪ This wasn't the man That used to run At Madam Quickly's club
♪ You'd be surprised how war Can grow a man up
♪ You really believe In my father's campaign?
♪ With conviction
♪ Your father was A much-needed politician
♪ He spoke from a place Of building within
♪ Not disempowering our people By running to the man
♪ His platform Was the New Revolution
♪ He wants to boycott
♪ Abusive institutions
♪ His plan was about
♪ Supplying the community With jobs
♪ Your father was a man
♪ Who spoke from the heart
♪ Looks like I'm not the only one War has grown up
♪ I'm not a little girl Anymore
♪ I'm a woman With my own ideas
♪ A woman with a pretty smile
♪ You sure you don't wanna Sit for awhile?
♪ I really ought to get back
♪ If my father knew I was here
♪ Let me guess
♪ A heart attack?
♪ Well, what about If I need to talk About revolution?
♪ To hear a fresh Political voice?
♪ Where can I find you
♪ If I need someone To argue with and question?
♪ I'll be at the Community Center
♪ Voting rally tomorrow night
♪ Someone looking For an argument or a fight
♪ Well...
♪ That's where They might find me ♪
♪ So remember that As we head over
♪ To these booths to sign up
♪ My people It is we who have the power
♪ So vote to let them know That this city is ours
♪ This city is ours! ♪
♪ Your words, they're electric
♪ You're the poet with the gift
♪ I'm just an orator
♪ No, when you're on stage
♪ There's a light That shines on you
♪ That's why the people Listen the way they do
♪ People would listen To you, too
♪ If you gave them Something to hear
♪ I admire your passion You seem so clear
♪ When I first saw you on stage
♪ I thought This is some kinda man
♪ He could have the world In the palm of his hands
♪ You thought that?
♪ I did
♪ Right after I noticed You were a fast talker And a drinker
♪ What can I do to prove I'm a changed man?
♪ Went from A fast talker and drinker To a slow-movin' thinker
♪ Can I tell you a secret Miss French?
♪ As long as you call me Kat
♪ Well, Kat
♪ Before my father died
♪ He asked me to take over His political campaign
♪ He did? What answer did you give?
♪ I didn't, Kat
♪ Wasn't sure
♪ Don't know What kind of leader I'd make
♪ I'm not sure I can make it on my own
♪ Who said You'd have to be alone?
♪ I may need to find some help
♪ From a woman Whose voice to the people
♪ Is like velvet Touching the skin
♪ Feels smooth From the start to the end
♪ You're asking me To take a stand Against my father
- ♪ And be your aide? - ♪ Crazy, right?
♪ A pipe dream
♪ Bury it away
- ♪ How did we get here? - ♪ How did we get here?
♪ For so long I didn't feel Any cheer in my heart
♪ I feel like I can trust him
- ♪ I grew dark - ♪ Because
♪ But life sparked Something within me
♪ His eyes are so sincere
♪ I want to make my father Proud of me
♪ So here I am Feeling a strong need To carry...
- ♪ From the first moment I saw him... - ♪ The torch of my legacy
♪ I feel terribly driven
- ♪ But who am I kidding? I'm scared - ♪ I knew he was the man
♪ I feel so alone
♪ But when I look into her eyes I feel so strong
♪ I feel a strength I've never felt before
♪ But now I feel like I'm in the hands of a man
♪ All this time I was lying to myself Because she's so adored
♪ I feel like I can trust him
♪ This feeling that I'm feeling Can't be ignored
♪ I've lost love Over and over again But maybe...
- ♪ Because his heart feels... - ♪ I'll find it genuine
♪ If I reach forward And explore
- ♪ My Lord, I'm into him - ♪ My Lord
- ♪ Finally he stands For something - ♪ She is so beautiful
♪ Maybe that's why my heart Won't stop pumping
♪ I can see my future In her eyes
♪ My Father Oh, Daddy will be enraged
♪ But how do I deny when We're on the same page?
♪ Is this love? It feels like love
- ♪ With her I can take off my disguise - ♪ A love forbidden
- ♪ Who am I kidding? - ♪ Who am I kidding?
- ♪ I'm scared - ♪ I'm scared, but he cares
- ♪ Why is my stomach churning? - ♪ I can tell by the way He looks at me
♪ And I know he'll lead The community
- ♪ Why is my passion burning? - ♪ In the right direction
♪ When I look at him I see my reflection
- ♪ I want her - ♪ I want him
- ♪ I need her - ♪ I need him
♪ This has gone on too long
♪ Others might think It's not right
♪ But in my heart
♪ It doesn't feel wrong
♪ Does that mean You'll think about it?
♪ It means you have no idea What you're in for ♪
♪ Sir, I need a moment
♪ That's very impressive Candidate
♪ Getting involved With the people that way
♪ My campaign manager Taught me real fine
♪ She's the reason This election is mine
♪ The polls are showing That you're pulling ahead
♪ More and more people In Alaya's Brown District
♪ Are getting behind The New Revolution
♪ But we've still got to secure The business owners
♪ In this district If we want to win
♪ Our platform For pulling off funds Might cause some friction
♪ Your father is more Of their kind of politician
♪ Well, that's why You've got me On your campaign
♪ I can get them behind The Hal King name
♪ Well, Mrs. Hal King I bet you can
♪ I am gonna be One lucky alderman ♪
♪ Brother King We've got company
♪ Mr. French
♪ Wasn't expecting to see you
♪ Till the final debate
♪ But it's nice of you To stop by here And show your face
♪ Out of my way
♪ I'm here to take back My daughter from you, scum
♪ Who are you calling...
♪ Father What are you doing here?
♪ I'm not coming back
♪ Kat, enough of these games
♪ Enough of you shaming The French name
♪ We're going home And you're gonna Get this annulled
♪ My daughter will not be Married to this street trash
♪ Now hold on, French
♪ Who you callin' low class?
♪ I'm not gonna let you Just come in and bash...
♪ Let me? You can't let me do anything!
♪ You think you go away to war
♪ And suddenly You have what it takes To win this race?
♪ Not months ago You brought your own name To disgrace
♪ Father, that's enough
♪ I'm not going anywhere
♪ I am Hal's wife
♪ And by him Is where I'll stand
♪ Grab her hand
♪ Don't you dare touch me!
♪ Hal!
♪ Stay out of this, Hal King This is a family matter
♪ This is my wife!
♪ I won't let you ruin My daughter's life
♪ She's gonna get This marriage annulled
♪ Scroop is the man That will take her hand
♪ Never!
♪ Grab her and let's go
♪ Hal King, you've gone too far And sunken too low
♪ Going after my child Is a dirty blow
♪ I thought This was a fair fight But now I must change
♪ Be prepared For I will destroy Your entire campaign ♪
♪ I will never marry Scroop!
♪ Enough!
♪ I am tired of hearing what You will and will not do
♪ You seem to forget your roots
♪ Father, I'm married
♪ What don't you understand?
♪ You can say what you want But the law still stands
♪ You think I'm going to let you destroy
♪ The hard work That I have done Over the years?
♪ Not for my daughter To undermine me With her self-righteous jargon
♪ Are you that ashamed Of the French name
♪ That you spite me Through my enemies?
♪ Father, this has nothing To do with you
♪ This is about...
♪ This is about selfishness My child
♪ You're ungrateful To your upbringing
♪ I have tried to raise you Like a queen
♪ And while I love you And will give you the world
♪ I will not let you destroy All that I have worked for
♪ The people in Alaya Deserve more
♪ I'm appreciative To the life you've offered
♪ But my life is now my own
♪ You cannot keep me a prisoner To the walls within this home
♪ You cannot control To whom I give my heart
♪ And Hal is that man From finish to start
♪ My daughter I will give you a choice
♪ Either you marry Scroop And keep the French name In good stance
♪ Or I expose Young Hal's Corrupt past in detail
♪ Not only Will he lose alderman
♪ But his future Will be as dreary as his past
- ♪ You wouldn't... - ♪ See, daughter
♪ That's where you are wrong
♪ For my community I will make the sacrifice
♪ These are The tough decisions of life
♪ But a true leader Of the people Performs necessary ills
♪ Yes, daughter I most certainly will
♪ If love Is what you truly feel For this Hal King
♪ Then, my child I know you'll do The right thing ♪
♪ Say, Mama Why don't you go on in?
♪ I'll catch you in a spell
♪ Sure, sugar
♪ Don't make me wait too long
♪ You may be a star But I got my own talents
♪ Halfstaff
♪ Wait!
♪ That's all I've been doin'
♪ Waitin' for you
♪ Been waitin' till you decided To come on down
♪ Say hey to the fellas
♪ Talk a little talk Shoot a little crap
♪ Spit a little poem Pass a little dap
♪ I've been waitin'
- ♪ But you never showed - ♪ I know
- ♪ I'm done waitin' - ♪ Wait just once more
♪ For what?
♪ Just so I can figure out What to say
♪ You had plenty of time To think about it by now
♪ Been to war Running campaigns Even took the vow
- ♪ How did you... - ♪ Good news gets around fast
♪ Guess it does
♪ Things have changed In these few months
♪ Sure have
♪ When I came back From fighting the war
♪ Life started to feel Kind of strange
♪ Saw my father pass
♪ And started to think 'Bout the error of my ways
♪ Guess maybe I wanted to be done With the old Hal
♪ Even if that meant Denouncing my old pals
♪ You're not the only one Who trying To get right with life
♪ Who says we wanted To bring you down?
♪ Maybe we could've helped you Win over this town
♪ Maybe you could
♪ But I was lost and torn
♪ Couldn't see nothin' But my own scorn
♪ Yeah ♪
♪ Love your music, man
♪ Can you sign this for me? I'm your biggest fan!
♪ Always knew you'd be a hit
♪ You right about that
♪ With the ladies and the men
♪ Now ain't that some shit?
- ♪ I should've called - ♪ You should've
♪ But it's water Under the bridge, my ace
♪ I wanna get back to being A part of this place
♪ I need your help, Halfstaff More than ever
♪ Running for this office I need support
♪ You sure you want My kind of aid?
♪ A jazz man Ain't everybody's shade
♪ You're my number one ace Always been
♪ I don't care What French may say
♪ I ain't ashamed of my friends
♪ Besides, the people love Jazz and booze
♪ By relating to the people There's no way to lose
♪ What do you say? Will you join my camp?
♪ See? They love you
♪ What do you say?
♪ I've always been the man
♪ Might as well help With your political plan ♪
♪ Come in
♪ Are the supporters out there?
♪ They're trickling in, sir
♪ And Hal King's supporters?
♪ They as well
♪ But I can handle him If you like
♪ Make him too strained To speak on the mic
♪ If you need...
♪ No, Scroop That won't be necessary
♪ His platform Is taking Alaya by storm
♪ People seem to be excited By his ambition
♪ Could I be wrong About my intuition?
♪ Is the New Revolution Truly the better direction To head in?
♪ Young Hal is just a fool
♪ Trying to live out His father's dream
♪ He has the pity Of the people
♪ But that will Only last so long
♪ Soon, people will see
♪ That his entire
♪ Development plan is wrong
♪ Is it?
♪ My daughter helped him With his campaign
- ♪ You know this? - ♪ I do, sir
♪ He has tried To turn her against you
♪ But I can set her straight
♪ My daughter has been Against me since The beginning of time
♪ I hardly think Hal King Has the power To change her mind
♪ She operates Like her mother used to
♪ Bold and feisty, yet kind
♪ I have Miss Kat Outside in the car
♪ Shall I bring her in?
♪ Not just yet First let me ask you
♪ Do you think I'm being too hard on her?
♪ You are being her father, sir
♪ A firm hand is necessary
♪ To ensure That a woman acts properly
♪ And you?
♪ You would lay a firm hand On a woman
♪ In order for her to behave Properly?
♪ Yes, sir
♪ Is that not my role?
♪ To make sure a woman does What she is told?
♪ I used to be that bold
♪ Surely, or else Will she not be The law of the land?
♪ Taking all the power Of a man?
♪ I see
♪ It's almost time For the debate
♪ I must prepare And confront my fate
♪ Shall I bring Miss Kat in, sir?
♪ I promise She will not get away
♪ We can keep her cuffed
♪ So she stays at bay
♪ Uncuff her and let her be
♪ What?
♪ But how can we keep her From running off?
♪ She'll go to Hal King As soon as she's uncuffed!
♪ If that is what she chooses Then so it will be
♪ I'm done fighting A losing fight
♪ It's time to concede
♪ But, sir, I urge you to...
♪ Enough, Scroop! This is my decision
♪ Now let me be
♪ Please, I must prepare
♪ I can smell the stench Of defeat in the air ♪
♪ Folks are filin' in
- ♪ Did you see her? - ♪ Not yet
♪ But I saw that goon Heading to Leroy French's room
♪ They must have her outside
♪ French has got too much pride
♪ He'll never let her loose
♪ If he thinks She'll start a scene
♪ They're probably trying To keep her from being seen
♪ You want me to check the lot?
♪ I'll let you know what I spot
♪ Who knows how far He's already gone?
♪ Make her sign an annulment
♪ Or force her To run off with that oaf
♪ I can get to the car And we can call the cops
♪ They'll put All this jazz to a stop
♪ The only way to stop him Is to beat him at his game
♪ If I win, as alderman I'll have all the acclaim
♪ Then he'll have to respect That Kat has my last name
♪ Enter!
♪ Brother King, we're ready
- ♪ It's time - ♪ It's time, check the car
♪ See that she's all right
♪ I'm gonna have my wife back At the end of this night ♪
♪ Brothers and sisters Of the Brown District of Alaya
♪ We are gathered here In a hopeful state
♪ It is you who determines Who'll become alderman After tonight's debate
♪ So let us Greet the candidates ♪
♪ Open the door I'm taking Miss Kat
♪ Mr. French Said to leave her in here Until he gives his word
♪ I am his word
♪ Open the door
♪ He's instructed That I take her with me
♪ He wants her out of the way
♪ I will take her To another place
♪ Let him take her
♪ If Mr. French Has given him orders
♪ We'll be chastised If we disobey
♪ Okay, but it's on your word
♪ Let me out of here, Scroop I wanna see my father now!
♪ Surely, Miss Kat You have my vow
♪ What is this? Uncuff me, Scroop!
♪ Not just yet
♪ Where are you taking me?
♪ Let me go!
♪ I will teach you How to love and behave
♪ Like a proper wife
♪ In time, you will see That this is best for your life
♪ I will not marry you! Do you hear?
♪ Put me down! ♪
♪ Friends, peers Respected community of Alaya
♪ I am telling you From a place of experience
♪ That what our district needs
♪ Is someone who can Bring in new businesses
♪ We need outside investors To expand
♪ We need new resources For our development plans
♪ Alaya deserves An abundance of wealth
♪ And it is I that...
♪ That... ♪
♪ Friends and supporters
♪ I must give pause
♪ When I hear your constant Cheers and applause
♪ I know it is not for me That you cheer
♪ I realize That I have not been The candidate of choice
♪ The truth is
♪ That Alaya is ready For a new voice
♪ And my opponent Has been crystal clear
♪ I know it is For his promising plans That you cheer
♪ I have sat In my dressing room
♪ In deep thought
♪ And the only one solution Brings me a sense of ease
♪ Because of my deep devotion For Alaya to have the best
♪ I am conceding To my opponent
♪ I will no longer Be in the race
♪ It's time for a new day
♪ Hal King He shall lead the way
♪ You being straight?
♪ Or is this Some kinda strategy To thwart the debate?
♪ No strategy
♪ You and my daughter Have built a master plan
♪ I leave her to you To take her hand
♪ I sent my men to bring her in
♪ I concede, Hal King
♪ You win ♪
♪ It's a new day
♪ A new way
♪ A New Revolution
♪ Sing
♪ Hal King
♪ 'Cause he is the solution
♪ It's a new day
♪ A new way
♪ A New Revolution
♪ Sing
♪ Hal King
♪ 'Cause he is the solution ♪
- Kat! - Hal!
♪ What is this? Have they hurt you?
♪ I'm okay
♪ I got away
♪ But Scroop, he's after us My father won't quit
♪ But that's just it
♪ He has
- ♪ My daughter... - ♪ Father, uncuff me
♪ What is this? I instructed them to uncuff you
♪ I have graciously Bowed out of this race
♪ My life is ready For a slower pace
♪ I am sorry that I have Brought you to disgrace
♪ But can you forgive me My daughter?
♪ Is this true? ♪
♪ Do you hear the cheers? ♪
♪ A New Revolution
♪ Sing
♪ Hal King ♪
♪ Then you must give Your acceptance speech
♪ The people need to hear From their new alderman ♪
♪ Brothers and sisters Of District Brown
♪ It is my pleasure To greet you As your new alderman
♪ It's a new day
♪ A new way
♪ A New Revolution
♪ Sing
♪ Hal King
♪ 'Cause he is the solution ♪
♪ I've been awaiting the day
♪ For all of us to step
♪ Into a new world Of greatness
♪ Brothers and sisters The time is here ♪
♪ My child! ♪
♪ Hal?
♪ We have to get you To hospital care
♪ Lay in my arms And I'll carry you there
♪ There isn't time
♪ I won't make it
♪ Don't!
♪ Please, my love, listen
♪ I must tell you...
♪ No...
♪ You are who The people have chosen
♪ You... Your words Have always been
♪ The magic that has The power to transcend
♪ Carry on the revolution My love
♪ Do not let it end
♪ Carry on for generations Of Black men
♪ Kat...
♪ You will always be my love
♪ You will always be the one Who has inspired, and heals
♪ Go on, my love
♪ And do God's will ♪
♪ No! ♪
♪ Brothers and sisters of Alaya
♪ Today is the day For a New Revolution
♪ A...
♪ A time for change
♪ A time to pick up the torch
♪ And carry on Our ancestor's names
♪ And on this sad day
♪ Let us not be deterred
♪ The revolution Must never be deferred
♪ We want to see change Among our people
♪ We deserve life Prosperous and free
♪ But as we think of the future Do not lean on me
♪ Do not look for change In a leader or a friend
♪ True revolution Brothers and sisters
♪ True revolution Begins within ♪
♪ My baby Said to give her trust
♪ Said that's all that we need
♪ Said that's all we need Said that's all we need
♪ My baby Said to give her trust
♪ Said that's all that we need
♪ Said that's all we need Said that's all we need
♪ But when I give my baby trust She wear me out like tweed
♪ My baby used to treat me good That's why I love her so
♪ Said you love her so Said you love her so
♪ My baby used to treat me good That's why I love her so
♪ Said you love her so Said you love her so
♪ But she done played me For a fool
♪ So that's why I don't love her no more
- ♪ Hey, hey, hey - ♪ Hey
♪ Young Hal, Young Hal
♪ Has got the microphone now!
♪ Yeah
♪ Come on, sugar ♪
♪ And the protests Are passing you by
♪ While you party And whisper meaningless sighs
♪ Exposin' yourself Between sets of thighs
♪ The new day's passing you by
♪ Said the new day's Passing you by
♪ They're building our schools And cracking our guns
♪ And standing On the front lines And waving our signs
♪ And you were yawning And falling behind
♪ And the new day's Passing you by ♪
♪ It's killing me That she doesn't see me
♪ Maybe if I told her?
♪ Damn it All I wanna do is hold her
♪ But her youth Has her in denial
♪ Damn, she foul
♪ How long is it gonna take For her to come around?
♪ And I know I ain't wasting my time
♪ Girl been fine Since she was nine
♪ Now she's grown and sexy
♪ I need her next to me On my arm
♪ She ain't got to Lift a finger ♪
♪ I should be in Paris Right now with my girl
♪ She and me was supposed To travel the world
♪ Well, me and my missus Her name was Fay
♪ Had a butt so big When she walked, it'd sway
♪ We should be In New Orleans by now
♪ I was planning on Finally taking those vows
♪ I wouldn't be doing nothing
♪ But dancing At the Memphis Shack
♪ Got the best womens On the floor And some on they back
HAL, HOTSPUR AND STOKES: ♪ Got the best womens On the floor
♪ And some on they back ♪
♪ I thought it'd be me And maybe it still can
♪ But I don't have What you have
♪ I thought it'd be me And maybe it still can
♪ But I don't have What you have
♪ I thought it'd be me And maybe it still can
♪ Oh
♪ But I don't have What you have
♪ I thought it'd be me And maybe it still can
♪ But I don't have What you have ♪
♪ Rest, rest, rest
♪ In peace, peace, peace
♪ Please rest, rest, rest
♪ In peace, peace, peace
♪ Please rest, rest, rest
♪ In peace, peace, peace
♪ Please rest, rest, rest
♪ In peace, peace, peace
♪ Be embraced by God's hands
♪ Stand in his light And take flight with angels
♪ The time has come To let your spirit soar
♪ Our memories Will provide you with encores
♪ You won't be forgotten The world will sing your name
♪ No longer Will they see your pain
♪ No more rain
♪ They will only see The way you shine
♪ Though we sigh This is not goodbye ♪
♪ How did we get here?
♪ For so long I didn't feel Any cheer in my heart
♪ I feel like I can trust him
- ♪ I grew dark - ♪ Because
♪ But life sparked Something within me
♪ His eyes are so sincere
♪ I want to make my father Proud of me
♪ So here I am Feeling a strong need To carry...
♪ From the first moment I saw him...
♪ The torch of my legacy I feel terribly driven
- ♪ But who am I kidding? I'm scared - ♪ I knew he was the man
♪ I feel so alone ♪
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