Krs-one - Why Lyrics
[KRS-One] Class in session. What, is, democracy?[student] Yo it's the rule of the people. The self rule.[student] It's what the people want![K] That's right. But is this a democracy?[s] Nah, democracy is a goal to be attained.[K] That's right. The character of the people should be reflected[K] in the laws and the institution of the state.[s] Psssh, I don't see my character reflected![K] Tell me[Chorus One: KRS-One]WHY, are all the schools they fallin apartand WHY, the youth not takin no musical artand WHY, the professionals really don't know where to startNo, one, really, cares, aboutWHY, the people ain't trustin the law and the orderand WHY, the hookers from 70's look like our daughtersand WHY, the radio station they help with the slaughterNo, one, really, cares, about[KRS-One]The mind, they usin until it's time they doin a rhymewill ruin what you doin if you crime pursuinLet me tell you bout gettin your family out the mean ghettoto green meadows, where you can finally be settledThat street level, freak level, pullin out heat levelEatin meat level, deceit level, that's that beast levelYou gotta stand upright in a house with three levelsWhere you don't even see devils unless he shovels the snowMany philosophers live on the lowNever crazy hazy or lazy we get up and goWhaddya know, I'm always teaching after the showNot messin with hoes, I'm with my wife, changin my clothesBlowin my nose, deliverin blows to foeswith new flows; then disappear where nobody knowsCause I got too many questions, too many lessonsI gotta go, too many people stressin but I gotta know[Chorus Two: KRS-One]WHY, these officers gunnin us down on our bl
