[Verse 1]

War and slavery, exploitation

The common basis of a Western nation

Official version, a falsified story

The truth lies buried in a shroud of glory

[Verse 2]

Influential people aren't serving time

For being involved in organized crime

But stashed away in beautiful mansions

Guess who provides for their generous pensions

[Verse 3]

Oppression, ignorance, censorship rule

Education is more than what's taught in school

Forced in a mold, held down by threats

Decisions are made over our heads

[Pre-Chorus]

But there is a way to refuse and resist

We don't need to be ruled with the iron fist

We are the people, we are strong

Let's make up our minds and prove 'em wrong

[Chorus]

Black man, white man, yellow man

Black man, white man, rip the system

Black man, white man, yellow man

Black man, white man, rip the system

[Verse 4]

Religion and TV, we're under the thumb

Prone to believe 'cause we're already numb

[Pre-Chorus]

But there is a way to refuse and resist

We don't need to be ruled with the iron fist

We are the people, we are strong

Let's make up our minds and prove 'em wrong

[Chorus]

Black man, white man, yellow man

Black man, white man, rip the system

Black man, white man, yellow man

Black man, white man, rip the system

Rip the system

Black man, white man, yellow man

Black man, white man, rip the system

Black man, white man, yellow man

Black man, white man, rip the system