THE BLACK GIRLS ROCK PLEDGE

I am a Black girl. My life is important. I am the continuation of a history, legacy and tradition of powerful people. The lives of my fore mothers now have meaning through me. I stand today because of who they were.

I am a Black girl. My presence is essential. I am a demonstration of the past, an inspiration for the future, and I represent the unlimited possibilities of the present moment.

I am a Black girl. I have a voice. I say the important things that need to be said. I do not waste my voice on gossip, slander or disrespect of myself, my sisters or other people. I know the power of the spoken word and I use my words wisely.

I am a black girl. I know my worth. I hold myself in high esteem because I value who I am. I treat myself with loving care, respect and honor. I honor and hold sacred my mind, my body and my heart.

I am a Black girl. I am committed and confident. I am committed to a future that holds great possibilities for me, my family, and the world. As I move confidently into my next most appropriate steps, I am inspired by life and I inspire others.

I am a Black girl. I have a vision for myself and a vision for my life. It is a vision anchored in love, propelled by integrity and advanced by faith. I am committed to learning how I can improve all aspects of myself so that I will be the best me I can be.

I am a Black girl. I am not intimidated by anyone or anything. I bow to no one and nothing save my Creator. I move with elegance, grace and ease, effortlessly accomplishing all that I set my heart and mind to do when it serves my highest and greatest good.

I am a Black girl. My life is connected to a loving Creator who protects and guides me at all times. Therefore, I am humble and honorable; patient and powerful; focused and flexible; determined and dynamic; loved and loving.

Bestfriend

What ya'll tryna do
I like this, yeah

Oh, I don't know waht to do
I can't stop wanting you
Oh I'm in love, I'm in love with my best friend
It's tearing me apart (tearing me apart) because he has my heart
Oh I'm in love, I'm in love with my best friend

I've been wanting you for many life times now
And I'm so afraid tot tell you how I really feel
You have been there for me I was 13 and you were 14
Best friends for years, where do I go from here

Oh, Oh, I can't stop the way that I feel
Everytime I see you, I lose control
I just can't let it go, no
A kiss from you, ooh how does it feel, Oh I wonder
I'm so close to you, but I wanna get next to you,

Oh, I don't know what to do
I can't stop wanting you
Oh I'm in love, I'm in love with my bestfriend
It's tearing my apart because he has my heart
Oh, I'm in love, I'm in love with my best friend
When we're out together everybody smiles at us
Cause they think that you're my man, so I hold your hand
Like you're my man
I keep hoping that you'll notice me
And maybe one day you and I could be
Together more than jsut friends yeah

Oh, I can't hide the way that I feel
Everytime I see you I lose control
I can't let it go, no, no
Kissing you just won't be enough
I need all of you, I wish you wanted me
Like I want you, oh, yeah

Oh I don't know what to do
I can't stop wanting you
I'm in love, I'm in love with my bestfriend
It's tearing my apart, because he has my heart
I'm in love, I'm in love with my bestfriend

If you only could understand the things that he does for me,
Beautiful, wonderful, gorgeous and simplicity
He describes all the things that love is about for me

And I got to have him, yes I want him
I want him, I need him
I'm in love with my bestfriend
I'm in love, yeah

Oh, I don't know what to do
I can't stop wanting you
Oh, I'm in love I'm in love with my best friend
It's tearing me apart, because he has my heart
I'm in love I'm in love with my bestfriend

To Homeskillet

Ledisi "BestFriend"