It was all a dream, or maybe a nightmare
When we gotta fight back but they never fight fair
It was a nice scene, Breonna was right there
Getting her nails done up in a high chair
Wearing her best smile, rocking her best dress
She could realize through my eyes that I felt stressed
Approached her like “Peace, Queen”
She told me “I’m well, Blessed”
She asked if I’m still mad
I shouted like hell yes
Understand, Princess, you took bullets that wasn’t yours to begin with
From three pigs, sadly only one of them was sentenced
And that was light, justice wasn’t served, we ain’t satisfied
The badges lied, they done passed the line, you ain’t have to die
And as I cry, I don’t need no tissue
The only shots they took they said was wrong was when they missed you
It’s a shame and we can’t let it ever be in vain
So as long as I’m alive, say her name, say her name
It was all a dream, or maybe a nightmare
When we gotta fight back but they never fight fair
Now it was a nice scene, Aiyana was right there
Eating some ice cream, holding a white bear
Plats with barrettes and a dimple in her cheek
Laughing at the ladybugs tickling her feet
Slowly I approached, I was hesitant to speak
She looked at me like “Mister, why you looking with defeat”
I feel like I failed you
The babies is supposed to be protected
You was peacefully asleep when they was pulling out they weapon
Flash bang through the window, then bang to through your temple
On The First 48 adding injury to insult
And even with the evidence to prove it wasn’t sweet
Mistrial, mistrial then the killer walked free
It’s a shame but we can’t let it ever be in vain
So as long as I’m alive, say her name, say her name
It was all a dream, or maybe a nightmare
When we gotta fight back but they never fight fair
It was a nice scene and Sandy was right there
Palm rolling locks as she twisted her nice hair
It’s all about self-care and positive energy
It told her “Baby girl, they’re trying to tarnish your memory”
She said that it’s alright because I’m gonna pray for my enemies
I told her “You tripping, them devils wild, they don’t deserve your forgiveness”
All he had to do was serve you a ticket and that was trash too
Dash cam proved you did everything he asked you
Even when he opened the door and threatened to snatch you
Slam you on the grass when you could’ve been starting grad school
Misdemeanor charge for the officer involved
After all of that the punishment was get another job
It’s a shame and we can’t let it ever be in vain
So as long as I’m a live say her name, say her name
It was all a dream, or maybe a nightmare
When we gotta fight back but they never fight fair
It was a nice scene, Atatiana was right there
Controller in hand, playing Call of Duty: Ghosts with the fam
Eyes focused, she was smoking them, man, You can imagine
She was annoyed when I arrived with a face full of sadness, like
“Pause the game. Son, you killing my vibe”
How can I not when they killing my tribe
Hear a rustle, ain’t no critters outside, grab your piece
To protect the castle, seconds later then you catching slugs from police
I got a nephew and a niece, and they see me as a star
And my life matters, they don’t need to see me in a jar
So I’m screaming out my lungs as I’m beating on my heart
Pull a gun on black women, boy you weak and you a mark
It’s a shame, but we can’t let it ever be in vain
So as long as I’m alive say her name, say her name
credits
from Untitled,
released June 19, 2021
Produced by 5th Child. Additional vocal by Kalynn Fomby, Y'Sonni Pressley, & Kailee Johnson. Violin by The Amazin' Lazy Boi.
From recording karaoke machine mixtapes with his older brother, to independently releasing nine solo albums of original
material, 5th Child has evolved into one of the South’s most groundbreaking hip-hop artists. Hailing from Jackson, MS, 5th Child blends southern bravado with thought-provoking and soulful lyrics, & gives listeners mesmerizing rhythms to rock to and grow from at the same time....more
There is nothing like this record - it’s the truth. I keep coming back here hoping there is more to come - Brother Skipp - are we to be blessed with the truth once more again? ACKEE
