How could you run off on me? How could you run off on us?

from Frank Ocean – Pyramids Lyrics on Rap Genius

This adds detail to the relationship between Cleopatra and this man — her leaving has a very powerful effect on him. He thought their relationship was more than it was, and questions how she could have ruined something that he thought was incredible.

“Us” here implies both Pharaonic Egypt, and figuratively the black race

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