That cracked window or the broken toy
Or some other crime by a 6 year old boy
Me and big brother and some silly game
I didn’t do nothing but I was still in the frame

I didn’t do nothing my only plea
As I looked at Ma and she looked at me
I might have got roasted after I’d got grilled
I didn’t do nothing but no-one got killed

So off we go on a New World tour
To see another body bag laying on the floor
In the street, in the park or in their own home
By cops who see everyone in monochrome

I didn’t do nothing, and nor did they
At least not as far as I could say
Chokehold, handcuffs, gun, night stick
I didn't do nothing, and I still feel sick

I don’t wanna see another black man die
With his face in the gutter while cops stand by
Under that man while he choked to death
Calling for his mother with his final breath

I didn't do nothing, he was threatening me
A whole new meaning to taking a knee
But he lay there crushed and struggling for air
I didn’t do nothing, but I watched him there

And the cops get the sack and the cities get burned
And nothing much else as far as I’m concerned
It’s America man, and their President’s a dick
It’s money and privilege that makes that tick

But I didn’t do nothing, so I’ll be OK
And that’s how it works in an ideal way
But if you ain’t pink then it ain’t your game
I didn’t do nothing, but you’ll still get the blame.

And look at our lot with their lies like brambles
Please vote them out, they’re an absolute shambles
Shamelessly lying straight to our faces
While they blame their news on religions and races

I didn’t do nothing won’t work anymore
Not on the street or the factory floor
If you really want to look your kids straight in the eye
I didn't do nothing? that really won’t fly

Don't do nothing, do something now,
I don't care what and I don't care how,
Be able to say that you took a stand
Don't do nothing, do all you can

I didn’t do nothing won’t work anymore
Not on the street or the factory floor
If you really want to look your kids straight in the eye
I didn't do nothing? that really won’t fly