Sullen Countenance

Lyrics for Sullen Countenance

Solving the questions posed By the shadows of malevolent stereotypes Is a mystery we've already solved We understand where it comes from But it's hard to ascertain why it still persists How is it that we are moulded at the seam? Blooming black leaves as we bleed Image versus identity We are a stereotypical imprint the moment we are born We are immediately targeted by sullen countenance White is defined as pure, holy, and the opposite of black Science states that black is the absence of light And colour is a phenomenon of light However, a black object or black images printed on white paper Are made from pigment, not light This means that artists must use their darkest colour of paint To approximate black stereotypes In order to further criminalise the negro If I told you that America is the artist Would you still define me as being black? History is a weapon Sadly, this album will never be out of date But I know the universal language of sound Will reverberate beyond my years Listen closely, raise your children to love like children Embrace humanity, regardless of hue Be the best version of yourself Because there is nobody that's better at being you, than you Be comfortable with being uncomfortable In the movement, as the moment is fleeting Know that fear causes trauma to the brain Resulting in the paralysis of the mind, body, and soul The antidote is understanding And the mission is to remain standing Beyond our own mortality A message from the American negro