As we approach fair weather   As we entertain our maiden endeavor   'Round us still the chorus beats   The schools, the streets, there's always danger there      For men will divest only to a certain point   For each divines their own experience   And to our own we must attest      They say authority's essential   They are insincere   They say discipline is fundamental   You will persevere      And when you've lost your fear   Then that's when you must      Testify, raise your hands up to the sky   Clouds are comin' closer but don't you cry   Because you ain't got time just keep on strivin', testifyin'      Testify, raise your hands up to the sky   Clouds are comin' closer but don't you cry   Because you ain't got time just keep on strivin', testifyin'      As you pack the tools of past illusions   You have lost your nerve   Set them near you, lest they cause confusion   Keep some in reserve      To get what you deserve   You're gonna have to      Testify, raise your hands up to the sky   Clouds are comin' closer but don't you cry   Because you ain't got time just keep on strivin', testifyin'      Testify, raise your hands up to the sky   Clouds are comin' closer but don't you cry   Because you ain't got time just keep on strivin', testifyin'      Mama, you got me my corduroy jeans?   Do your own laundry if you want them clean   Mama, the workload they're puttin' me through   Like I don't know      Mama, you got me history books?   Yeah and I thought me I'd take me a look   But doesn't matter what you do or say   Because it ain't my history anyway      Feast or famine, you're cryin' at the disco   You have lost your way   The peace they were plannin' died in San Francisco   Floating on the bay      Just close your eyes and pray   Then stand up straight and      Testify, raise your hands up to the sky   Clouds are comin' closer but don't you cry   Because you ain't got time just keep on strivin', testifyin'      Testify, raise your hands up to the sky   Clouds are comin' closer but don't you cry   Because you ain't got time just keep on strivin', testifyin'      Testify, raise your hands up to the sky   Clouds are comin' closer but don't you cry   Because you ain't got time just keep on strivin', testifyin'   ...