Baba Says Cool for Thought

They thought it was cool to burn crosses in your front lawn As they hung you from tree's in your backyard They thought it was cool to leave you thirsty and stranded, Katrina! He thought it was cool to carry a gun in his classroom and open fire Virgina Tech, Columbine, stop the violence! They thought it was cool to tear down the projects And put up million dollar condo's, gentrification They think its cool to stand on the block hidin' product in their socks Making quick dime bag dollars They think its cool to ride down on you in blue and white unmarked cars Bustin' you upside your head Freeze 'Cause the problem is we think its cool to Check your ingredients before you overdose on the cool --- Baba Says Cool for Thought - Lupe Fiasco