[Verse 1]
In the States
There's a problem with race
Because of ignorant
Past-burnt fires
From evolution
We've been killing each other
I figure man should have it
Down to a science

No chance, not for a minute
Not for a second, I won't be defensive
I'm straight out in my opinion
You'd better listen to a man
Who knows what he's saying
I've seen your side, you run and hide
For the mere fact that you feel inferior
Be superior and know your interior

[Pre-Chorus]
Race, pride, prejudice
Black man, White man, no stand
Live in the past, we make it last
A hated mass
No solution, mind pollution
For revolution
[Chorus]
So low, behold my eyes
This land of fools will rise
No good for no one
You're no good for no one

[Verse 2]
You blame oppression
And play the role of criminals
To rape and burn
Shows progress is minimal
White hoods and militants
You know it's such a pity
Living, breathing
Violence in your city

If one man had one home
In one world, he'd live alone
Without variety, full of anxiety
No one to point at, question
Or even talk to in his private grave
No matter what color, he wouldn't be saved
From hell, he dwells
A closed mind playing the part
Of prison cells
[Pre-Chorus]
Race, pride, prejudice
Black man, White man, no stand
Live in the past, we make it last
A hated mass
No solution, mind pollution
For revolution

[Chorus]
So low, behold my eyes
This land of fools will rise
No good for no one
You're no good for no one

[Guitar Solo]

[Chorus]
So low, behold my eyes
This land of fools will rise
No good for no one
You're no good for no one