Message From A Black Man -- The Temptations

No matter how hard you try  You can't stop me now  No matter how hard you try
You can't stop me now  Yes, my skin is black  But that's no reason to hold me back
Oh think about it, think about it,  Think about it, think about it
Think about it, think about it, think about it.

I have wants and desires just like you  So move on aside cause i'm a-comin' through
Oh no matter how hard you try you can't  Stop me now
No matter how hard you try you can't stop me now.
Yes, your skin is white  Does that make you right  Walk on and think about it, think about it
Think about it, think about it  Think about it, think about it, think about it.

This is a message, a message to y'all  Together we stand divided we fall
Black is a color just like white  Tell me how can a color determine whether
You're wrong or right  We all have our faults yes we do
So look in your mirror  What do you see  Two eyes, a nose and a mouth just like me.

your eyes are open but you refuse to see  The laws of society were made for both
You and me  Because of my color I struggle to be free
Sticks and stones may break my bones
But in the end you're gonna see my friend
say it … (No matter how hard you try you can't stop me now)a
Say it loud! I’m Black and I’m Proud!  Say it loud! I’m Black and I’m Proud!