Latin Alliance, A.L.T. - What Is An American? lyrics
[Latin Alliance, A.L.T. - What Is An American? lyrics]
I got a question to ask, i'm kinda daring ya
What is the true definition of America?
Does it belong to any one race or culture?
Or is it American, a politician vulture?
You got a right to bear a gun
And you've got the freedom of speech
Amendment one
And if what I see is untrue then goddamn me
You can't even sell certain records in Miami
They say that they give freedom, well is it?
Then cannot most Mexico visit?
No, cause they say "they take up the work"
So late at night across streams they lurk
And if they get caught
Then they give them the boot
Now who's gonna wash our cars
And pick our fruit?
Not the man that comes in a boat
And yo, not an "American"? Quote unquote
You've got the freedom of speech
The freedom to choose
And yo, when i'm watching the news
I see a brother man, you know, a Mexican
Tryna feed his family the best that he can
And on the street corner trying
To make a quick buck down on his luck
But rich folks don't give a fuck
Cause he got no social security card
Or a right to work in the state
But he's willing to work hard
Petty crimes, I see my friends go to jail
Frail, but come out hard as hell
And everybody tryna set the pace
Who's gonna win this human race?
Not the man who thinks he's moving faster
The communist
Self-centered politician bastard
The one that wants to cut my throat
But what is an "American"? Quote unquote
Two mountain streams flowing together
It's Hispanic and French blood
Create a lyrical flood
Latin Alliance band together to speak out
For those who afraid
You should stand up and shriek out
(I'm Proud) call me a wetback, then get back
Better yet, open your mind and set back
And just think about it, homeboy
What are you dumb?
If you're not Indian then where
Did your family come from?
Cause, I feel freedom is golden
No border patrolling
The land that you stand on is stolen
Word up, yo, i'm saying it loud
Every Hispanic in the crowd, stay proud
And just be yourself and best
I trip when I see an African
Medallion on a Mexican's chest
For what I say, you'd like to cut my throat
But what is an "American"? Quote unquote
What is the true definition of America?
Does it belong to any one race or culture?
Or is it American, a politician vulture?
You got a right to bear a gun
And you've got the freedom of speech
Amendment one
And if what I see is untrue then goddamn me
You can't even sell certain records in Miami
They say that they give freedom, well is it?
Then cannot most Mexico visit?
No, cause they say "they take up the work"
So late at night across streams they lurk
And if they get caught
Then they give them the boot
Now who's gonna wash our cars
And pick our fruit?
Not the man that comes in a boat
And yo, not an "American"? Quote unquote
You've got the freedom of speech
The freedom to choose
And yo, when i'm watching the news
I see a brother man, you know, a Mexican
Tryna feed his family the best that he can
And on the street corner trying
To make a quick buck down on his luck
But rich folks don't give a fuck
Cause he got no social security card
Or a right to work in the state
But he's willing to work hard
Petty crimes, I see my friends go to jail
Frail, but come out hard as hell
And everybody tryna set the pace
Who's gonna win this human race?
Not the man who thinks he's moving faster
The communist
Self-centered politician bastard
The one that wants to cut my throat
But what is an "American"? Quote unquote
Two mountain streams flowing together
It's Hispanic and French blood
Create a lyrical flood
Latin Alliance band together to speak out
For those who afraid
You should stand up and shriek out
(I'm Proud) call me a wetback, then get back
Better yet, open your mind and set back
And just think about it, homeboy
What are you dumb?
If you're not Indian then where
Did your family come from?
Cause, I feel freedom is golden
No border patrolling
The land that you stand on is stolen
Word up, yo, i'm saying it loud
Every Hispanic in the crowd, stay proud
And just be yourself and best
I trip when I see an African
Medallion on a Mexican's chest
For what I say, you'd like to cut my throat
But what is an "American"? Quote unquote