I'm praying for the man sitting without much time
May he understand the clock will never rewind

from Janelle Monae (Ft. Saul Williams) – Dance or Die Lyrics on Rap Genius

Monáe is concerned for Metropolis' citizens, in that most of them don’t understand the circumstances in which they exist. She fears that by the time they do, it will be too late for them to live their lives more freely by rebelling against the government.

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