Umi Says

Mos Def

I don't wanna write this down [world... premiere]



I wanna tell you how I feel right now [world... premiere]



I don't wanna take no time to write this down [world... premiere]



I wanna tell you how I feel right now hey [world... premiere]




Tomorrow may never come



For you or me



Life is not promised



Tomorrow may never show up



For you and me



This life is not promised




I ain't no perfect man



I'm trying to do, the best that I can,



With what it is I have



I ain't no perfect man



I'm trying to do, the best that I can,



With what it is I have




Put my heart and soul into this song [yes yes]



I hope you feel me



>From where I am, to wherever you are



I mean that sincerely



Tomorrow may never come



For and me



Life is not promised



Tomorrow may never appear



You better hold this very moment very close to you [right now]



Very close to you [right now]



So close to you, So- close to you [your moment in history is right now!]



Don't be affraid, to let it shine




My Umi said shine your light on the world



Shine your light for the world to see



My Abi said shine your light on the world



Shine your light for the world to see



[I want black people to be free, to be free, to be free]



My Abi said shine your light on the world



[Want black people to be free, to be free, to be free]



Shine your light for the world to see



[Want black people to be free, to be free, to be free]



My Umi said shine your light on the world



[Want black people to be free, to be free, to be free]



Shine your light for the world to see



[Want black people to be free, to be free...]




Sometimes I get discouraged