Stevie Wonder — Misrepresented People

[Verse 1] In 1492 you came upon these shores Seven hundred years, educated by the Moors 17th Century: genocide and the gun Middle Passage blessed to market the Africans [Chorus] In the so-called "Lands of God" My kind were treated hard From back then until now I see, and you agree We have been a misrepresented people From back then until now Just see my family tree We have been a misrepresented people We have been a misrepresented people [Verse 2] 19th century: slavery destroyed Soldiers who fought and won What's known as "nigga boys" 20th century: with freedom in my hand We invent ideas Which helped us save a land [Chorus] But while I prayed to God My moms and pops got whored From back then until now You'll see our history We have been a misrepresented people From back then until now Just see my family tree We have been a misrepresented people Yes, we have been a misrepresented people [Bridge] 1969: Black power's at the door 1982: Hip-hop was on the floor 1992: Gangsta crack prevailed 1999: Our colors filled the jails It's through the grace of God That we all were not scarred [Outro] From back then until now We see no comedy We have been a misrepresented people From back then until now Were we still a mystery We have been a misrepresented people Yes, we have been a misrepresented people Though we march across time A sea of victories We have been a misrepresented people From back then until now You know we made you grow We have been a misrepresented people We have been a misrepresented people From back then until now We see our destiny To never be a misrepresented people Yes, we march across to time to free A melody To never be a misrepresented people No, you must never be a misrepresented people