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difference of opinion; a contentious speech act

I just can't believe all the things people say (controversy)

Am I black or white, am I straight or gay? (Controversy)

expect; regard something as probable or likely

"No Letting Go" sign

I anticipate a few turbulence along the way

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deep; showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth

Colorful people whose hair on one side is swept back

The smile on their faces, it speaks of profound inner peace

Ask where they're going, they'll tell you nowhere

opposite to; very opposed in nature or character or purpose

Who really and truly knows

Contrary to rumor

Gigolos get lonely too

guarantee; make certain of

Four cents may be all that they're worth

For the rising sun each day assures us

The meek shall inherit the earth, the earth

to denigrate; cause to seem less serious; play down

What misfortune left your heart so broken you only say

Words intended to belittle or dismay?

What if I say you lie?

goods; articles of commerce

Then started every single war that Ur people been in?

Who said that water is a precious commodity

Then dropped a big old black oil slick in the deep blue sea?

situation; a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

Who's pimpin' who if nobody gets a second chance?

This is the story of illusion, coma, pimp and circumstance

She was older but rich beyond compare

well-known; having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

He never spoke about her nose

So prominent because in the dark it'd glow

If she was only tan instead of so lily-white

pioneering; markedly new or introducing radical change

Party, got to party down, baby

Revolutionary rock and roll

Going uptown, baby, ooh

distinguish; mark as different

Music late, nothing great (music late, nothing great)

No way to differentiate (no way to differentiate)

I took a chance

award; a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

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With more rewards and accolades, then anyone before or after

21st century, oh what a shame, what a shame

wrong idea; an incorrect conception

Somebody that'll make me shout

There's a misconception that says

Everything on the one (Everything on the one)

suffer; put up with something or somebody unpleasant

I shiver each time that you speak

How much more can I endure, my love?

The sound of your voice makes me weak

native; originating where it is found

When a minority realizes its similarities on a higher level

Not just "black", but "people of color", and higher still "indigenous"

And even higher still, "from the tribe of", and yet higher: "The Rainbow Children"

victim; a person who is the aim of an attack

"Ever dance with the devil in the pale moon light?"

"I always ask that of all my prey."

"I just like the sound of it."

apparent contradiction; (logic) a statement that contradicts itself

I'm flying higher than any mountain, deeper than any sea

A paradox is box's key, I'm the why in mystery

You're gonna unlock the secrets if you please

speech; a speech that is open to the public

I see your picture wherever I go

I'm not here to lecture, just letting you know

I know you're busy, the world's calling you

obvious; clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

But just one look at her face

And it's evident to her he was the best

Oh, dear Michaelangelo

additionally; in addition

That extended throughout the world.

Furthermore, they demanded compensation 4 their time

Spent in the palace before the exile.

extreme; (used of opinions and actions) far beyond the norm

That you and your niggas play

Radical man, save the life

Come on take a stand

strong belief; an unshakable belief in something without need for proof or evidence

Doubts of our conviction

Follow where we go