DOPE: "Cold War" by Janelle Monae

Have you ever experienced this? You hear a song a countless number of times... and you like it, it's a good song. Then upon hearing at the EXACT MOMENT you really need to hear it, the song resonates so deep within your spirit that you are close to tears.

That is what happened this evening as I was leaving work, heading home on the subway, my iPod in my ears. As usual, it was set to Shuffle and Janelle Monae's "Cold War" came on, and it blew me away... it felt like every lyric was being tattoo'd on my soul. I knew that I would have to make it a "DOPE" selection for this week. I hope that the song with resonate as strongly with you.



So you think I'm alone
But being alone's the only way to be
When you step outside
You spend life fighting for your sanity

This is a cold war
you better know what you're fighting for
This is a cold war
Do you know what you're fighting for

If you wanna be free
Below the ground's the only place to be
Cause in this life
You spend time running from depravity

This is a cold War
You better know what you're fighting for
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This is a Cold War
Do you know what you're fighting for

When wings of the weak can
Bring grace to the strong
Make all evil stumble
As it flies in the world

All the tribes come
And the mighty will crumble
We must brave this night
And have faith in love

I'm trying to find my peace
I was made to believe there's something wrong with me
And it hurt's my heart
Lord have mercy ain't it plain to see

That this is a cold war
Do you know what you're fighting for
This is a cold war
You better know what you're fighting for