142. Bullies (hip-hop song)

In this song, I share 3 different perspectives on bullying. This song can be found on all digital platforms and comes from my album, "What our freedom sounds like" - https://open.spotify.com/album/3LdHPxsEvZPZjIiSLVW6HZ. I. I just don’t feel nothing anymore School just used to be a bore but now I abhor It, wanna quit I just can’t take it Used to front like I was happy now I can’t fake it Hundreds of kids at my school but I’m alone Bystanders standin by like talkin’ on phones Math teacher wants to help but her hands are tied She can handles squares and tris but can’t deal with bi Wonder why I can’t cry like I did last year Live in fear when ears hear being called a “queer” Queer enough that’s the nicest thing I’ve heard all day Folks come up with the meanest ways to call me gay G-a-g-a sang today “I was born this way” But now I wanna die being torn this way Counselors and principals—no principles Hung me out to hang myself I’m invisible  II. I know you think I don’t see you but my hands are tied I’m running this school but school’s runnin me I tried I got teachers wanna help but they need training But the district cut the budget I keep complaining Hard to watch what you’re going through it hurts to see Cause when I was young kids used to pick on me That’s really why I went into education To build a place where students could have safe haven For their dreams but it seems that you’re caught in the seems You have no idea how much I want to intervene But I got parents that’ll say that I’m pro-gay rights Church groups that’ll call me the antichrist Damn I’ll be damned if I plug this dam But behind the scenes I swear I’m gonna do what I can If you could just hold on for just one more day I’ll do my best to make you feel you belong OK?  III. Got this kid at this school that I punched in the face Didn’t do me no wrong, he was just in my space Teacher didn’t care, didn’t gimme detention Kinda crazy cause really I just want some attention When I’m smackin’ up a kid I’m on top of the world When I stop I’m nobody, the boys and girls Don’t pay me no mind unless I’m spendin my time Callin’ kids names and playing tricks on their mind But does anyone wonder why I act this way? Just saw my dad punch my mom in her chest today Happened right on the street and no one said a word Guess hittin on people is just how you get heard So I’m a keep hittin ‘em til folks are hearin’ I’m Looking for some guidance, an intervention sign If you could just hear me when all the kids fear me Maybe I’ll stop bullying and see my life more clearly STAY CONNECTED: Instagram | http://www.instagram.com/omekongo Twitter | http://www.twitter.com/omekongo Facebook | http://www.facebook.com/omekongo Website | http://www.omekongo.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices