I Can’t Breathe, by Devin Marie
I can’t breathe.
I can’t breathe.
I can’t breathe.
I can’t breathe.I’m tired of living in the skin I’m in
I didn’t know danger was synonymous with melanin
I go for jogs bur I never ask my brother to come
‘cause God forbid anybody sees a black man run
I’m getting tired of pleading the case of men who can’t speak out with a gun in their face
Or of boys who shop at convenience stores
Whose only crime was having skin different than yours
What will it take to make you see
the only difference between you and me
is people listen when you speak
so listen carefullyI can’t breathe
I can’t breatheIt’s hard living in a world where it’s fine
to call the cops on him for no reason or rhyme
or because he didn’t have a permit to sell his water
All our sons and daughters are dying before they get to reach for their dreams
But when we reach for Skittles or our wallet somebody screams
And even when we try to explain what we are doing
People start shooting
What will it take for you to realize
We know that not all cops are bad guys
But to the ones to look us in the eyes
And keep holding on as we cry
I can’t breathe (I can’t breathe)
I can’t breathe (move your knee)
I can’t breathe (unhand me)
I can’t breatheYou’re killing me
cindy knoke said:
So sad.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It really is Cindy. I can’t imagine living like this, day after day.
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lobotero said:
Excellent chuq
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
She a talented young lady.
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lobotero said:
Yes she is….be well chuq
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beth said:
heartbreaking
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
😔
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Margie said:
This song is so powerful but also so very heart-wrenching!
OMG, Kim! 😦 😦 😦
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
I just commented to Cindy, I can’t fathom living under those conditions.
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beetleypete said:
This recent event is inspiring so much powerful poetry, writing, and songwriting. That may be one of the few positive things to come out of it.
Best wishes, Pete.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
It’s brought out some amazing talent for sure.
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mistysbookspace said:
Wow!! This is so heartbreaking. I got the chills listening to it!!
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Her voice and the song are so powerful!
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mistysbookspace said:
Yes!!
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diaryofagaydad.net said:
The sadness and anger that surrounds this is so provocative. People are angry.
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By Hook Or By Book ~ Book Reviews, News, & Other Stuff said:
Things needs to change.
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