SonTranMusic - Heavy On My Heart

To serve and protect
But you kill and neglect
The decency for another human being, instead you got your knee on their neck
Now you're yelling at people who got their signs and they march
You don't even need to zoom in on that video to see that he got no heart
"IT'S PAST CURFEW SO GET BACK INSIDE!"
Funny how they gotta do all that, so that a guy that murders can go hide
Now let's put this in perspective
I know everything I just said, I don't have it bad
There are people in this world who have it worse
What if I was black?
Would the result of this encounter be different I ask
That's coming next then you'll get some context
The answer is yes
We got brothers and sisters who are wrongfully deceased
We got innocent people on the ground pleading to breathe!

Tell me how this all seems right
Another family who cries at night...
Why did you shoot so many rounds?
Please for once put your guns down...
Don't you hear them say they can't breathe?
What are you trying to achieve?
Do you feel on top of the throne?
Can't say sorry cause now they're gone...

I remember one night driving home from the south
Vibing on the way back, I was prolly jamming to Robb, or maybe Nate I don't doubt
It was pretty cold outside, I think it was -20°
Middle of winter I'm on this highway, my car's barely even pushing 90
Half an hour drive ahead of me, I thought I was doing fine
Little did I know, I got red and blue behind me with all their sirens
Pulled me over to the side, I got my hands on the wheel
Had my windows rolled down, and my palms were to the sky
I know if I were to reach, that night coulda been a done deal
I was so confused, there was no reason
So I don't know why
Took a glance in the mirror, I see the cop pulling up
As I'm sitting there, I know I was going the speed

This all don't make sense to me...
I was ready to beg and plead...
Knees were shaking, I was scared...
Don't know how this all seems fair...
Did nothing wrong, trust me I swear...
That didn't matter, it was all to late...
Heart was racing at a fast pace...
This ain't about me, I'll get to that.

With all the cars passing by, I still felt like I was alone
Got his light in my face, I'm starting to wonder what the hell is up
I asked if I did anything wrong
I wanted to be quiet, but I felt like I was setup
Judging by way he reacted, he didn't like my tone
Told me that my car I'm driving
"There's been a lot of em stolen"
"YOU GOT YOUR HOODIE UP, SO YOU'RE A LITTLE SUSPICIOUS!"
Now I'm thinking
Don't we have bigger problems in the world?
I don't know, that's just me, I'm just being curious
This is my car, here's my ID
It's insured, with my name on the papers
Feeling like I was asking myself if this is serious

Made me realize, this ain't about me...
All lives matter is stupid don't you see!
They're in danger, holding my tears back...
Put their shoes on, what if I was black?
Got me sad and filled up with rage!
Put your fists up and take a kneel...
Together we can start to make a change!
Love or hate, this is what I feel

Written by:
Son Tran

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