Cold War – JANELLE MONÁE

Janelle Monáe Robinson (1985-) is an American singer, rapper, and actress. She is signed to Atlantic Records, as well as to her own imprint, the Wondaland Arts Society. Monáe has received eight Grammy Award nominations. Monáe won an MTV Video Music Award and the ASCAP Vanguard Award in 2010. Monáe was also honored with the Billboard Women in Music Rising Star Award in 2015 and the Trailblazer of the Year Award in 2018. In 2012, Monáe became a CoverGirl spokesperson. Boston City Council named October 16, 2013 “Janelle Monáe Day” in the city of Boston, Massachusetts, in recognition of her artistry and social leadership.

So you think that I’m alone But being alone is the only way to be When you step outside You spin like fire 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 want to be free Feet on the ground is the only place to be Cause in this life You spend time running from depravity

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 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

When wings to the weak And bring grace to the strong Make our legal stumble as it applies in the world All the tripes come and the mighty will crumble We must brave this night And have faith in the world

I’m trying to find my peace I was made to believe there’s something wrong with me And it hurts 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

This is a cold This is a cold war You better know what you’re fighting for

Do you know? Is a cold cold Do you? Do you? Ah ah ah ah

It’s a cold, cold war You better know what you’re fighting for

Bye bye bye bye, don’t you cry when I say goodbye