**Verse 1** I see the way you look at me With a mix of disappointment and disdain in your eyes, it's hard to read You say I'm not enough, that I don't provide That I'm just another example of black men who can't survive But what do you know? You've been hurt by one or two Maybe even more, but that don't define me, boo I'm a complex individual with my own struggles and pain Don't judge me by the actions of a few, it's not fair to all of us in vain **Pre-Chorus** We're lost in our ways, we're struggling to be free But still we fight for each other, that's just part of being me I know I'm not perfect, but I'm trying my best To be the one you need, to pass the test **Verse 2** I see the way you look at me too With a mix of skepticism and distrust, it's hard to break through You say we don't support each other, that we're just in it for ourselves That black women can't be trusted with our own, our own, our own wealth But what about the times when I've been there for you? When I've stood by your side, through thick and thin, boo? Don't let a few bad apples make you think that we're all the same Black women and black men, we're in this together, it's not a game **Chorus:** So let's stand strong, black women and men as one Let's build a brighter future, where love has won We'll support each other, through every low and high Together, we'll rise above, to a brand new light **Bridge** Let's move together, side by side Support each other, through the good and the bad times We'll lift each other up, like a tree in the wind We'll rise above the noise, our love will begin **Chorus:** So let's stand strong, black women and men as one Let's build a brighter future, where love has won We'll support each other, through every low and high Together, we'll rise above, to a brand new light **Outro:** So let's work together, black women and black men as one Let's build a stronger community, where love has won We'll be the change we want to see, we'll be the light in the dark We are the foundation, let's hold on tight. **Chorus:** So let's stand strong, black women and men as one Let's build a brighter future, where love has won We'll support each other, through every low and high Together, we'll rise above, to a brand new light **Chorus:** So let's stand strong, black women and men as one Let's build a brighter future, where love has won We'll support each other, through every low and high Together, we'll rise above, to a brand new light **Chorus:** So let's stand strong, black women and men as one Let's build a brighter future, where love has won We'll support each other, through every low and high Together, we'll rise above, to a brand new light