The Chicanx Nightmare
Undocumented aliens,
Racists see them as the enemies
They’re trying to make a living for themselves,
Not to mention for their families.
Getting deported by I.C.E
So hard to comprehend
So some pretend that they don’t see.
Blood sweat and tears
Outcome of hard work
Got me praying on my knees
Hope that one day I can see
Peace and love for all
And hopefully no walls
Single mothers raising their children,
Alone but not by choice
They felt as if they had no voice.
I knew a woman that stood strong
I asked her for how long
She said 5 years ago
They took the love of her life
Robbed the man from his beautiful wife
Handcuffed him at work
Threw him behind bars
Called him an alien
As if he came from Mars
He was held in a detention center
All she wanted was a hug
But they wouldn’t even let her enter
You see...
The system is built against people of our race
Working so hard just trying to get ahead
And if I told you the story of how my parents got here
You would be amazed…
The children are living in fear
They’re holding back their tears
Staring at the mirror
Thinking that the end is near
The schools don’t keep it real
Kids are suffering from disorders
Maybe it’s time that they heal
They act fine through the day
But when the night comes around
Nobody asks how they feel
Deprived dealers slanging dimes
That’s how they spend their time
Making some guapo
So they’re feeling like El Chapo
Locking people up for wax
But when are they gonna arrest the president for tax
Rich people hiding stacks
Overworking “wet backs”
When will people listen to the facts
Hard working men
Working all day
Construction in the Bay
Long hours underpaid
Staring at the clock
Wondering what they made
Not to forget the paletero men
My god they are the best
Over 100 degrees outside
And they’re still out to ride
But when the police come around
They feel the need to hide
State of paranoia
In the state of California
Paletero men on the blocks
Police with the glocks
One on commission
One on the clock