I Am the Man

I used to be angry at the Man
 the one with the big frying pan
 who takes all the meat and leaves nothing to eat
 for the poor with their outstretched hands
 but I am the Man I am the Man I am
 yes I am the Man I am the Man
 I understand
 I used to be scared of the government
 silencing voices of dissent
 but the voices of scared folk will never be heard
 open your throat and sing like a bird
 cos in my own government I am the president
 yes it's my own government I represent
 stop pointing the finger (at yourself)
 look in the mirror and see how your enemy fell
 I used to think I was alone
 a motherless child far from home
 but the family I found is in everyone
 open your heart it's time that you've come
 home
 is the house you build with your bones
 yes home is the house you build with your bones