Boondocks Theme Song

The song embodies the spirit of the African American journey. It's struggles, triumphs and promise. It exemplifies McGruder's message vividly. Was this song written for the show or selected?

I am the stone that builder refused

• As a few have said, its from the bible. The stone the builder refused would be the African race in reference to the unfair treatment of blacks throughout history.
  but they will be made the cornerstone. Hip Hop, sports, entertainment.. see how that works?

I am the visual

• Through what you see, I represent all that was.

The inspiration That made lady sing the blues

• Billy Holiday, one of the triumphs.. yet one of the tragedies.

I'm the spark that makes your idea bright

• The innovation, music, sports, entertainment..again. the progression, the advancement

The same spark that lights the dark So that you can know your left from your right

• to know your left from your right is to have sense, common sense. Evolved into enlightenment. Lighting the dark.

I am the ballot in your box The bullet in your gun

• Malcom X. The point is to make a choice. Both actions bring upon change.

The inner glow that lets you know To call your brother son

• The inner glow is the bond between all African Americans, due to the shared struggle. Son is a common slang term used in urban communities. Its a term of endearment of sorts but also fits into the innovation. It catches on.

The story that just begun

• Exactly what it means. People's grandparent's grandparents were slaves. This story has JUST begun.

The promise of what's to come

• The new generation. The boys represented in The Boondocks.

And I'm 'a remain a soldier till the war is won

• This fight isn't over, there is still a lot of f'd up SH!t going on still. I won't forget. I will see this through.

Just my thoughts.