Do the Right Thing -- A Song

Lyrics by Joyce Strong, music by Suno

Do the Right Thing

Verse 1
You feel it in your heart
And when your gut says it ain’t right
Sure -- it’s gonna cost you something
But at least you'll sleep at night
They say keep your head down low
Just go with the flow
Go along to get along
But something in you won’t let go

Pre-Chorus
Fear’s just your body
Preparing you to fight
Stay strong, hang tough
And do the thing that’s right

Chorus
Do the right thing
Even if your hands shake
Do the right thing
Even if your voice breaks
When the line is drawn
And you see the crowd goin' wrong
Stand up and walk away
This ain't a place where you belong

Verse 2
Power loves its followers and
Applause that don’t ask why
But history remembers names
Of the ones who don't comply
You don’t need a cape or crown
Just two feet planted on the ground
Take a stand, raise your fist
Don't let them push you around

Pre-Chorus
The pressure is real
And teachin' you to be brave
Stand tall, and never kneel
We’ve got a country to save

Chorus
Do the right thing
Even if it costs you
Do the right thing
Even when they mock you
When the truth feels thin
And the lies rush in
We don't bow to any king
It’s time we do the right thing

Bridge
This is the moment
This is the test
What are you made of
Can you rise above the rest?
When they ask you later
Where did you stand?
Were you one of those who bowed
To a tyrant’s command?

Final Chorus
Do the right thing
No more waiting
Do the right thing
No more debating
When the world’s on fire
Let the truth take you higher
Do the right thing
Do the right thing
Do the right thing
Do the right thing

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