K.o.s. (determination) - Black Star

[Talib Kweli] 
So many emcees focusin on black people extermination 
We keep it balanced with that knowledge of self, determination 
It's hot, we be blowin the spots, with conversations 
C'mon let's smooth it out like Soul Sensation 

We in the house like Japanese in Japan, or Koreans in Korea 
Head to Philly and free Mumia with the Kujichagulia TRUE 
Singin is swingin and writin is fightin, but what 
they writin got us clashin like titans it's not excitin 
No question, bein a black man is demandin 
The fire's in my eyes and the flames need fannin (3X) 

With that what? (Knowledge Of Self) Determination 
*repeat 4X* 

[singer] 
Things I say and do, may not come quite through 
My words may not convey just what I'm feelin 

[Talib Kweli] 
Yes yes come on, yes yes 
Knowledge Of Self is like life after death 
With that you never worry about your last breath 
Death comes, that's how I'm livin, it's the next days 
The flesh goes underground, the book of life, flip the page 
Yo they askin me how old, we livin the same age 
I feel the rage of a million niggaz locked inside a cage 
At exactly which point do you start to realize 
That life without knowledge is, death in disguise? 
That's why, Knowledge Of Self is like life after death 
Apply it, to your life, let destiny manifest 
Different day, same confusion, we're gonna take this 
hip-hop shit and keep it movin, shed a little light 
Now y'all bloomin like a flower with the power of the evident 
Voices and drums original instruments 
In the flesh presently presentin my representation 

With that what? (Knowledge Of Self) Determination 
*repeat 6X* 
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