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Public Enemy is an American hip hop group consisting of Chuck D, Flavor Flav, Professor Griff and his S1W group, DJ Lord (DJ who replaced Terminator X in 1999), and Music Director Khari Wynn. Formed in Long Island, New York, in 1982, Public Enemy is known for their politically charged lyrics and criticism of the American media, with an active interest in the frustrations and concerns of the African American community. more »

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1987

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You spend a buck in the 80's, what you get is a preacher
        Forgivin' this torture of the system that brought 'cha
        I'm on a mission and you got that right
        Addin' fuel to the fire, punch to the fight
        Many have forgotten what we came here for
        Never knew or had a clue, so you're on the floor
        Just growin not knowin about your past
        now you're lookin' pretty stupid while you're shakin' your ass

        Mind over matter, mouth in motion
        Can't deny cause I'll never be quiet
        Let's start this right

        Some people fear me when I walk this way
        Some come near me, some run away
        Some people take heed to every word I say
        Some want to build a posse, some stay away
        Some people think that we plan to fail
        Wonder why we go under or go to yail
        Some ask us why we act the way we act
        Without lookin' how long they kept us back

        Mind over matter, mouth in motion
        Can't deny it cause I'll never be quiet

        Yes you if I bore you, I won't ignore you
        I'm sayin things that they say I'm not supposed to
        Give you pride that you may not find
        If you're blind about your past then ill point behind
        Kings, Queens, warriors, lovers
        People proud, sisters and brothers
        It's the biggest fear, suckers get tears
        When we can top their best idea

        Mind over matter, mouth in motion
        Can't deny it cause I'll never be quiet
        Let's start this right

        Our solution, mind revolution
        Mind over matter, mouth in motion
        Corners don't sell it, no you can't buy it
        Can't defy it cause I'll never be quiet
        Let's start this right

        Our solution, mind revolution
        Can't sell it, no you can't buy it in a potion
        You lie about the life that you wanted to try
        Tellin' me about a head, you decided to fly
        Another brother with the same woes that you face
        But you shot with the same hands, you fall from grace
        Every brother should be every brother's keeper
        But you shot with your left while your right was on your beeper

        Mind over matter, mouth in motion
        Can't deny it cause I'll never be quiet
        Let's start this right

        As the world turns, it's a terrible waste
        To see the stupid look sluck on your face
        Timebomb alarm for the world, just try it
        Known to all zones as the one man riot
        I'm on a mission to set you straight
        Children, it's not too late
        Explain to the world when it's plain to see
        To be what the world doesn't want us to be

        Mind over matter, mouth in motion
        Can't deny it cause I'll never be quiet
        Let's start this right

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