Misrepresented People

In 1492 you came upon these shores Seven hundred years, educated by the moors; 17th Century-- genocide and the gun Middle Passage blessed to market the Africans In the so-called ""Land of God"" My kind were treated hard From back then until now I see, and you agree-- We have been a misrepresented people From back then until now Just see my family tree; We have been a misrepresented people We have been a misrepresented people 19th century-- slavery destroyed Soldiers who fought and won What''s known as ""nigga-boys"" 20th century-- with freedom in my hand We invent ideas Which helped us save a land But while I prayed to God My moms and pops got whored From back then until now You''ll see our history; We have been a misrepresented people From back then until now Just see my family tree; We have been a misrepresented people Yes, we have been a misrepresented people 1969-- Black power's at the door 1982-- Hop-hop was on the floor 1992-- Gangsta crack prevailed 1999-- Our colors filled the jails It is through the grace of God That we all were not scarred From back then until now We see no comedy; We have been a misrepresented people From back then until now Were we still a mystery; We have been a misrepresented people Yes, we have been a misrepresented people Though we march across time A sea of victories We have been a misrepresented people From back then until now You know we made you grow; We have been a misrepresented people We have been a misrepresented people From back then until now We see our destiny To never be a misrepresented people Yes, we march across to time to free A melody To never be a misrepresented people No you must never be a misrepresented people