Fighting 4 my mother's pride
I promise I'll get it right
My soul's been in training 4 years
Time 2 walk into the light
Down darkenend corridors
There is a shadow cast in doubt
But the Devvil don't stand a chance
When the final bell rings
The announcer will shout
The winner and still
UNDEFEATED
For the Black Cause I shall not lose
I'll be there when needed
Swollen, beaten, battered and bruised
U and I fighting side by side
Throwing uppercuts and lefts
For our rights
I know the Devil got a killer punch
But he's in 4 one Helluva fight
Fighting 4 the fatherless child
I promise little one 2 be by your side
When the streets knock on your door
Get behind me
I shall not hide
Down a Philly street
A young brother was taught
Only the hustle
But when his Black History education's complete
We'll be doing the Ali Shuffle
And the winner and still
UNDEFEATED
4 the Black Cause I shall not lose
I'll be there when needed
Swollen, beaten, battered and bruised
U and I fighting side by side
Throwing uppercuts and lefts
For our Rights
I know the Devil's got a killer punch
But he's in 4 one Helluva fight
Fighting 4 the underclass
Beneath Concrete Towers I roam
No matter where I live
The Ghetto will always be home
Down in the Ghetto grime
Training in a smoke filled gym
Gettin amped by the rapper griots
Gettin inspired by the Spiritual hymns
And the winner and still
UNDFEATED
For the Balck Cause I shall not lose
I'll be there when I'm needed
Swollen, beaten, battered and bruised
U and I fighting side by side
Throwing uppercuts and lefts
For our rights
I know the Devil's got a killer punch
But he's in 4 one Helluva fight
Fighting 2 reclaim my name
And the King I was destined 2 be
No more guilt and shame
Time 2 be proud of my identity
Down in the depths of Hell
I'm preparing for my final bout
PRAISE GOD I WILL NOT LOSE
When the final bell rings
The announcer will SHOUT!
And the winner and still
UNDEFEATED
4 the Black Cause I shall not lose
I'll be there when I'm needed
Swollen, beaten, battered and bruised
U and I fighting side by side
Throwing uppercuts and lefts
For our rights
I know the Devil's got a killer punch
But he's in 4 one Helluva fight!

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