Story Behind The Song

Sean Rasul was inspired to write the song following the numerous unjustified killings of Black Americans. The song was released shortly after the killing of Roger Fortson, a Black American Airman.

Song Description

Refuse to Lose is the fifth single from independent hip-hop artist, Sean Rasul. The release highlights the hardships Black Americans continue to experience and encourages people to persist in the fight for freedom, justice, and equality. The song is reminiscent of the 1960's civil rights era where the messages during that time are still very relevant today. The classic jazz inspired piano and drums provide the landscape for Rasul's inspirational lyrics which serve to help others navigate the road to true freedom. Rasul urges listeners to "Stay strong until we're free!" The piano play mellows out during the release's extended version as Rasul reminds listeners, "Our lives matter." He goes on to detail what he feels is needed and must be done in order to achieve the greatness each human has a fundamental right to seek. Refuse to Lose is the native Chicagoan's first release since 2013. His previous releases all contain messages intended to inspire, invoke thought, and bring about positive change. This new single is par for the course.

Lyrics

We've got so much trouble on our minds

But we refuse to lose

Uncontrollable

They can't control what they can't understand

But we can do what we feel

That's for real

It's time to seize the day

Do it for Sandra, Breonna, and Freddie Gray

And so many others

We refuse to lose

Cause there's too many of us

Brothers and sisters

We are who we were created to be

Be real

Be you

Be free

Unapologetically

Refuse to lose

We're gonna have to fight

Gonna have to struggle

We're gonna have to fight

Gonna have to struggle

We're gonna have to fight

Gonna have to struggle

We're gonna have to fight

Gonna have to struggle

Freedom

Justice

Equality

Keep on

Keep on

Stay strong

Stay strong

Until we're free