My color

Is my color showing through?

Can you see me?

Is what you're thinking really true?

Second guessing

They say that everyone's the same

Inside of darkness

And my color never stains

Unless you try to start shit

What am I supposed to do

I can't change this

To myself I must be true

Please don't test this.

Sure on the surface you see a black man.

Stereotypical facts

Sand never coming back

The hands of time never seem to stack.

What vibe do I give you on the surface?

What signs do I give you?

What's my purpose?

Maybe you assume I'm straight?

Because in my community

A man's gotta control his fate

Can't let anybody think that he is gay

Maybe you can relate?

To this day

There are still people who are never gonna see

That for me gender doesn't really change

Whether you have eggplant

Or va jay jay

Understanding could drive you insane

But for me it makes sense

Just love the person within

For who they are in their skin

They'll show their heart

And their sin

Just open up

And let them in.