I praise my race because who else is gonna praise us
We were heaven sent God made us strongBeat down and shamed constantly called out our nameSold and mistreated, disrespectedBUT NEVER DEFEATEDI praise my race because who else is gonna praise usIf you believe the stereotypeYou'll always be stuck In a image that doesn't reflect upon youDon't believe the liesThat n**** ain't youI praise my race because who else is gonna praise usWe come in different shades and colorsLight skinDark skinBrown skinPecan tanMocha latteMY BLACK IS BEAUTIFULAnd it doesn't matter how you say itOr how the media portray itWe are still standing strong and proudI don't know about you but I love my skin I don't care what those people see or the negative they may speakI'm still screamingI'M BLACK AND I'M PROUDHEYYYYY SAY IT LOUDThe seasons may changeBUT BABYYYYYYBlack never goes out of styleI praise my race because who else is gonna praise usLOOK AT USNow ain't we glorious