We declare our right on this earth
To be a man
To be a human being
To be respected as a human being
To be given the rights of a human being
In this society, on this earth, in this day
Which we intend to bring into existence
By any means necessary

Any time you beg another man to set you free
You will never be free
Any time you beg another man to set you free
You will never be free
Any time you beg another man to set you free
You will never be free
Freedom is something that you have to do for yourself

No negro leaders have fought for civil rights
They have begged the white man for civil rights
They have begged the white man for freedom
(And everytime, anytime)
You beg another man to set you free, you will never be free
Freedom is something that you have to do for yourself