Look 'Em in the Eye

Mama says "You better watch yo' step b ‘cause you beside yo'self!
Mama says "You better shut that mouth before you lose your health
You say they hurt your feelings? They just might take you out before they're through!"

Mama says "That's crazy talk! Who died & made YOU King?
There's people who ain't here no more said that self same thing
You got to know when to quit it! Be careful where you stick your point of view!"

(bridge #1) If you listen closely, you will recognize the lies
They say that if you fight you cannot win!
But when that train rolls up and hits you right between the eyes
You better know who is and ain't your friend!

You've got to do what you're doin' - try to set the spark 
Say what you're sayin' - shout it from your heart
You gotta make a change - stand your ground
You gotta look ‘em in the eye!

You may just wanna back right down when they call your name
So many have been here before pushin' through the pain
We all stand on their shoulders - now it's up to us to see it through!

(bridge #2) It don't take no genius to bring tyrants to their knees
Passion makes you swim against the tide
You may not win the battle - you may sail stormy seas
But ignorance won't have a place to hide!

(bridge #3) If you listen closely, you will recognize the lies
They say that if you fight you cannot win!
But when that train rolls up and hits you right between the eyes
Just pick yourself right up and start again!

Music and lyrics: Reggie Harris © 2010 ASCAP

(lyrics taken from Kim & Reggie website: http://www.kimandreggie.com/resday_web_000.htm 

This song appears on the Kim & Reggie Harris album "Resurrection Day"