Propaganda - Human Persons Lyrics
[Micah Bournes:]
It's 2014 and you might think we preaching to the choir
Who doesn't believe in equality these days?
Only the crazies on the fringes
The primitive macho men who beat their chests like apes
And the brainless racists who still see in black and white
And the homophobic hyper-religious
If only the true God would smite these bigots
So the rest of us can live in peace
[Both:] Slow your roll revolutionaries
[Micah Bournes:]
Let us be careful not to demonize our oppressors
Lest we become just like them
And I know it's natural to hate your enemies
But we of faith cannot be slaves to our nature
"I'm only human!"
No. Being human is not an excuse for wrongdoings
It's what makes them unacceptable
We are human
[Propaganda:]
I think when it comes down to it, we've been asking the wrong questions
Appealing to assumed emotions
Barking up the wrong trees
I think the real question is: "What is person?"
We who have managed to maintain this mortal coil
Must continue to answer this question
Oddly enough, the answer was much more fluid than I expected
Oddly enough, the answer depends on when, or where it was asked
Well, "We are protoplasm,"
"We are chemical reactions,"
"We are closed ecosystems,"
"We are overgrown primates with egos"
That still can't explain pyramids
Or love
And I asked my estranged father
How he knew he was in love
He said, "Son, if I knew, I'd write a book. Be a millionaire."
Persons
These truths we hold to be self-evident
That my grandfather was 3/5 of a person until full persons could reach a compromise
Persons, that until their documents become un-unned, are aliens
Persons! We don't even know when we become them
At conception, at birth, or when you name 'em
Or when you simply decide you're gonna keep 'em
Persons
Does a person become a person
Because of other persons
Or is a person a person independent of other person's perceptions?
And silly us! Can a person own property?
Can a person be property?
Persons
[Micah Bournes:]
We are human
Possessing a consciousness which bucks against animal instinct
And calls us to be human
And love our enemies
Bless those who curse us
Do good to those who hate us
Pray for those who persecute us
Yes; these are things only humans can do because only we are fashioned after divinity
A God who became that which He made and died naked while praying for the forgiveness of those killing Him
That, my friends, is a revolutionary concept
That is the only type of justice which moves beyond
Dictators playing King of the Hill
So be responsible and vote
But know that most injustice is legalized
Most truth speakers are crucified
And policy change requires sacrifice
Amendments are written in the blood of martyrs and victims
Justice is victor only when those alien to her are per-soni-fied
[Propaganda:]
And I can tell you lies
Sweet little lies
I can feed your dirty little mind
Go head, shut ya eyes
No, tighter!
Better yet, put on one of those lil sleepy masks
Maybe the stars will disappear
Close your curtains
No, tighter!
Maybe the sun will cease to exist
It's a stupid question; of course falling trees make noise
And slavery is real, and business is booming, thank you very much
So go ahead, write your little songs
Twerk your little heart out
Be the best culture vulture you could possibly be
Make it rain until all your rent money
Lands in the backpack of a monster
That has no concept of self-perception
And no that he is just that- a monster
That has no idea what "person" is
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Propaganda Human Persons Comments
"Does a person become a person because of other persons… or, is a person a person independent of other persons perceptions."
yeeesh.
I really would like to know how anyone could possibly have a reason to click to dislike this, any clues???
2018 still fire
A person is a person because said sees people as individual persons
where can this track be downloaded / purchased??? Searched several sites and I cannot find a legal download for it. Any help is greatly appreciated!! Much respect to Prop & Micah!! Thank you for all of the amazing tracks!!!
Micah and Propaganda 🔥
Come on!
3 years later and this still gives me chills
YESSS!!!!
I've been wanting to see this. LONG DUE[ on my part].
agreed. where do we get this?
Hey, I wanna buy this on itunes! Will it be put on there?
This still gives me chills every time I watch this.
Perfect
yaaaaasssss fire
Eiiiii 🔥
Man a true gift from God I love your words just one question can you come speak at my church you and Micah
Awesome.
Awesome☺
Ive watched this about 6 times today, every time i see it differently :). BEAUTIFUL
That my friend is a revolutionary concept!!! the best poetry piece I've listened to in a while and surely the best collab I've seen
Why am I just hearing this now???? O_O
THIS IS SO INTENSE... ITS LIKE A SERMON IN 5 MINUTES!!! YOU CAN FEEL THE ANOINTING... WOW!!!
..............I LOVE IT ilove it
Oh, okay. Had to watch it a few times to understand what they were discussing. Totally agree. We all fall short and we need to extend the same selfless grace, mercy, and love that Christ gave us to others. That's what makes us human, that's what makes us His people.
Did he say homophobic? I think I'm going to throw up!
Speechless!!
only we are fashioned after divinity a God who became that which He made and died naked while praying for the forgiveness of those killing them THAT my friends is a revolutionary concept THAT is the only type of justice which moves beyond dictators playing king of the hill
Yoooooooooooo.........
You know what would be pretty awesome? If I could have lunch with both of you gentlemen one day..and just sit and hear you speak. Praying for you guys. :)
Just died... and was resurrected with spiritual wisdom LOL
Love Prop!
Wow this spoken word is incredible!
Wow this spoken word is incredible!
"Go ahead Twerk your little heart out" and "no better yet put on one of those sleepy masks." LOL! So Deep. Do your thing propaganda!
Thought provoking concepts will help us to stimulate the change needed to be that which we who are new creatures in Christ are called to be. Ambassador of the Most High. Give attention to Psalm 91:1 &2 and you two brothers, stay frosty.
Iceman
Two of the best spoken word artists in life....this is so good...wow #twt
I heard of Micah the other day and listened to one of his mixtapes. Liked it. Now to see him collab with Propoganda; WOW. The setting was a brilliant choice for the video also.
Well said, I learn something new every time I hear Propoganda
Propaganda, slaying tracks, poetry, and your ignorance....coming soon to speakers near you...
2:37 :-)
Incredible powerful stuff! God bless you brothas!
Ohhhhhh my God! 😳😳
I knooooooow!
Whaaaaaaat!?
Too good!
ILLNESS!!!! *inagoodway
Yes!! Give us more prop!
As usual, Propaganda just beat any argument society could come up with.
Lmao🤣🤣
dope. straight dopeness.
Prop will always be my favorite poet
Be sure to listen to this more than once. There's a lot of good stuff in here.
Its too good just to play it one time hahaha
For real for real, I already watched it 3 times
This is my fourth going on five hahaha
+Speed Akpodiete lost count already
I love when these two work together!!
shear poetry such beauty
WOW! Love these types of poetic rappers and how humble they are. Love the way they speak truth and realness of how the culture is in this world and the way we look at life through culture and how real this world that we live in. #MoreHumbleRappersPlease