This song starts off being about Martin Luther King but then goes on say how we should remember his principles today. This is the second song I wrote solely for school, the first was Open Up. Link coming as soon as I upload it:
[Verse]
Once upon a time,
There was a king,
Who wanted to change the way,
The world thought of him
And so from the dark,
Like a beacon of light,
He shone into everyone's life
[Pre-Chorus]
People screamed, people shouted,
There were moments when he doubted,
That he'd ever pull through,
But this was God's will to do
He fought hard and he fought long,
To bring the right back from the wrong,
He gave everything,
I guess that's why he's called king
[Chorus]
How can you fight hate with hatred?
Only light can beat the dark,
How can you say that you are better than me?
When only love can fix your heart
Love your neighbour,
As you love yourself,
This is the king who,
Used love instead of wealth
[Verse]
Let me tell you now
I have a dream,
That one day we'll all know,
The love of the Lord,
And that love will show
Injustice anywhere,
Threatens justice everywhere,
But some of these people,
Just couldn't care
[Pre-Chorus]
People screamed, people shouted,
There were moments when we doubted,
That we'd ever pull through,
But this is God's will to do
We've fought hard and we've fought long,
To bring the right back from the wrong,
We can give everything,
And our hearts will sing
[Chorus]
How can you fight hate with hatred?
Only light can beat the dark,
How can you say that you are better than me?
When only love can fix your heart
Love your neighbour,
As you love yourself,
This is the king who,
Used love instead of wealth
[Bridge/Rap]
From one human being he made them all,
Oh, judging people is humanity's flaw,
And if their rights you take away,
You'll be swallowed by the quicksand, hey!
There is no difference, God loves the truth,
The only problem I see is a problem with you,
So give up your hate, it's time to sing,
But let's have one more encore for the king!
[Chorus]
How can you fight hate with hatred?
Only light can beat the dark,
How can you say that you are better than me?
When only love can fix your heart
How can you fight hate with hatred?
Only light can beat the dark,
How can you say that you are better than me?
When only love can fix your heart
Love your neighbour,
As you love yourself,
This is the king who,
Used love instead of wealth