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Reparations

from War Against War II by Nyentek

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It may never be fair
It may never be equal
That just means that we work on it
‘Til the day that we die

Not even two centuries have passed since slavery
Still it bleeds, a scar open to face history
Somehow some with privilege say, “you get you,” and “I get me”
I’ll bet they can count back centuries of their family tree

This selfish self-righteousness express itself as hate
Maybe if their lineage stopped abruptly they’d appreciate
All the baggage inherent in your ethnicity being a whole continent
Pack your pride and stow it well, or on this ride you’ll go to hell

It may never be fair
It may never be equal
That just means that we work on it
‘Til the day that we die

No, it isn’t perfect, but affirmative action
Calls to light the unspeakable evil done to some
When you’re white you’ll get more chances to follow your dreams
So don’t unload your discomfort on those with less means

It may never be fair
It may never be equal
That just means that we work on it
‘Til the day that we die
It may never be fair
It may never be equal
That just means that we work on it
‘Til the day that we die
‘Til the day that we die

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from War Against War II, released February 19, 2018

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An “adventurer in electronic sounds-poetry” whose music is “mind-bending, at times blissfully bizarre.”

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