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See Us

by MEI

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“See Us is for the Black women demanding to be seen for who they truly are and to encourage all Black people that change is still possible." - MEI

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Pretty girl there are worlds beneath your feet
‘Cause when you landed here there were stars that lit your streets
And your deeper hues were confused by ugly tweets
How could they see?
Under artificial beams

No, don’t ever feel like nothing
They don't, they don’t see us
They don't, they don’t see us
We gon’ make them see us
We gon’ make them see us
See us

No don’t ever change nothing
They don't, they don’t see us
They don't, they don’t see us
We gon’ make them see us
We gon’ make them see us
See us

Clever girl there are pearls that line your mind
And every single one is so rare and hard to find
Though it’s so tough to grow
Far from home be brave and mine
They are blind
Not for long ‘cause it’s your time

No, don’t ever feel like nothing
They don't, they don’t see us
They don't, they don’t see us
We gon’ make them see us
We gon’ make them see us
See us

No don’t ever change nothing
They don't, they don’t see us
They don't, they don’t see us
We gon’ make them see us
We gon’ make them see us
See us

Oh they gon’ see us
Maybe they thought we could never find a way to be us
If they kept spilling the blood of our sons we’d never free us
If Black women are the colour of dirt they’re dirt so why believe us?
Protect us, nothing affects us
We’re born grown, no need for seed sown
Stay anxious-prone, we’re fed up!
Tired of being overlooked and underbooked
Read your fake arse posts and do what you undertook
To all the real ones we see you
The world is shook so let’s shake until they look
Pull a chair up
Next to Solange ‘cause we all can mange and make our demands
So someone tell them only pay in advance
And know that we ain’t here by chance
In a glance you could see our stance
But you choose to be blind
Nevermind the shine will penetrate your mind
Leave your hate behind
There ain’t a choice this time!

credits

released May 25, 2021
Performed by MEI
Written by MEI & A Good Friend
Produced by MEI & A Good Friend
Mixed by Magnus Thomson
Engineered by Mike Collins and Al Harle
Mastered by John Webber

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MEI London, UK

MEI, who Complex hail an 'R&B Wonder’, is a South London vocalist, songwriter, producer and bassist with a unique blend of R&B, alternative and electronic elements combined with soul-baring lyrics and raps. MEI has crafted a distinctive sonic world that develops with each release, showcasing her commitment to growth and discovery. ... more

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