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NELLIE McKAY lyrics : "Testify"

As we approach fair weather
As we entertain our maiden endeavor
'Round us still the chorus beats

The schools, the streets
There's always danger there


For men will divest
Only to a certain point
For each divines their own experience

And to our own
We must attest


They say authority's essential
They are insincere
They say discipline is fundamental

You will perservere
And when you've lost your fear
Then that's when you must


Testify
Raise your hands up to the sky

Clouds are comin' closer, but a-don't you cry
Because you ain't got time
Just keep on strivin', testifyin'


Testify
Raise your hands up to the sky

Clouds are comin' closer, but a-don't you cry
Because you ain't got time
Just keep on strivin', testifyin'


As you pack the tools of past illusions
You have lost your nerve

Set them near you, lest they cause confusion
Keep some in reserve
To get what you deserve

You're gonna have to

Testify

Raise your hands up to the sky
Clouds are comin' closer, but a-don't you cry
Because you ain't got time

Just keep on strivin', testifyin'

Testify

Raise your hands up to the sky
Clouds are comin' closer, but a-don't you cry
Because you ain't got time

Just keep on strivin', testifyin'

Mama, you got me my corduroy jeans

"Do your own laundry if you want them clean"
Mama, the workload they're puttin' me through
"Like I don't know"


Mama, you got me history books
"Yeah, and I thought me I'd take me a look"

But doesn't matter what you do or say
Because it ain't my history anyway


Feast or famine, you're cryin' at the disco
You have lost your way
The peace they were plannin' died in San Francisco

Floating on the bay
Just close your eyes and pray
Then stand up straight and


Testify
Raise your hands up to the sky

Clouds are comin' closer, but a-don't you cry
Because you ain't got time
Just keep on strivin', testifyin'

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