BLACK TEENAGER was written probably at the end of 2012, close to a year after Trayvon Martin's death. Many other lives have been taken by gun violence (and other kinds of violence) since then, particular from Black American’s under suspicious or unjustified reasons.
Four years later nothing has changed really. Of course all lives matter. But right now, people are reminding each other why black lives matter. I am convinced that when an African American wakes up every morning and faces America, their day is a lot different from the majority of Americans. Their view on police is a lot different than the majority of Americans. Their life experience, as an American, is a lot different than the majority of Americans. Until that changes in America, the conversation will always be that Black Lives Matter. Because of the way our society is, and the way bad police officer's conduct themselves, their actions plainly say “black lives don’t matter.” So they keep being reminded.
-Jordan
lyrics
What do you think, happens When you follow me? I should have known, there's trouble, when I dress this way. Walking in the dark I feel like it's cold, walking in the dark I wear my hoodie up. Walking in the dark I feel like it's cold. Walking in the dark, I got my gloves on.
credits
from Black Teenager / Pigs Are Creeping,
released July 11, 2016
Andres Cendoya = Drums
Josh Smith = Bass / Vocals
Richy Verdugo = Guitar / Vocals
Jordan Salazar = Vocals
Paul Miner = Recorded, Mixed and Mastered
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