this is only a dream
we are finally free
our bodies won't be used for
anything anymore
we won't be drained
of our essence anymore
(this is only a dream)
& my feet can take me down the aisles
of a store without any damn problems
no one will watch me ever again
paranoia can’t nip at my heels
(this is only a dream)
we can put our hoodies on without a problem
we are free & free is us
(this is only a dream)
my eyes no longer watch nervously
when i enter a room full of white people
my mouth is no longer forcing itself to smile
my hair is no longer a question
i am genuinely tasting freedom
in a world that never
wanted us to have any
[this is only a dream]
