Gots to raise up      People, tell me how are we supposed to live?   Together, well, with no harmony   Between us, tell me can we work it out?   And stop this war   We got to      Gots to raise up, gots to raise up   Gots to raise up, gots to raise up   Gots to raise up, gots to raise up   For the peace and the soul   Gots to raise up      So insane, that everyday, almost every way   Seems to get worse   Ain't tryin' to preach but I feel we all know   We got to get it together   Before the power people start to sweat ya   Assed you out, just press on and be devout      Don't want to shout and point the finger   'Cause I'm gonna start in my own mirror   Can we unite and stop the kill for you and me?   Can't we feel the sense of community?   We're still under seige   We gots to be free      Gots to raise up, gots to raise up   Gots to raise up, gots to raise up   Gots to raise up, gots to raise up   For the peace and the soul   Gots to raise up      Gots to raise up      For the peace and the soul   Gots to raise up      Gots to raise up