Pretty Down

In this world, everyone who is born black
Has something to tell
Even if it's just a little
Of things not right

In this world
Everyone who is born free
Has something to give
Even if it's just a little
To give other reasons to live

In this world
Everyone who wants to be happy
Has to take a day to mourn
Even if it's just a little
To not lose their mind

In this world
Everyone who wants to go to heaven
Has to pass through here on earth
Even if it's just a little
This is where the guilty reside
Pass

To count how many birds pass by
To multiply bread and wine
Even if it's just a little
If you want to be divine

It could be that sometimes a simple yes
Or a simple no
Will take you from there to over there