[Lyric] Call It By Its Name (Black Sites)

[Couplet 1]
Watchful eyes that hover, security
Clenched fists of strangers, community
All these things we failed to designate
Someone shine a light, illuminate

[Pont]
Calling, the voices from the past
Burning effigy at last

[Refrain]
Cry out against the silence
Another word for violence
Through centuries of struggle
It always ends the same
Unless you call it by its name

[Couplet 2]
Deadly weapons keep you safe at night
So many gods but only yours is right
Seeing nothing through a thousand eyes
Yes, we’ve been watching you, but who will testify?
[Pont]
Calling, the voices from the past
Burning effigy at last

[Refrain]
Cry out against the silence
Another word for violence
Through centuries of struggle
It always ends the same
Unless you call it by its name

[Couplet 3]
In total darkness, will you dare to see the light?
In father’s absence, will you tell me what is right?
And as the years go by, will you deny
The voice that speaks the lie?

[Refrain]
Cry out against the silence
Another word for violence
Through centuries of struggle
It always ends the same
Unless you call it by its name