When I look around me... at the things I see
I stand proud of who I am, mexicano and free.
Mi raza is growing... in leaps and bounds,
The barriers are braking, everywhere I see brown.
There are talented latinos on the big screen,
Community minded leaders hitting the political scene.
Mi gente are in colegio... getting there degrees,
Going back into the barrio, education is the key.
We're serving in the military... being all that we can be,
Proving bravery in battle, keeping this country free.
Our ranflas are lowered, our t-shirt say pride.
Our clothing was first, they all want our style,
Been dressing like homies since grandpa was a child.
Proclaiming our religion for all the world to see,
La Virgin De Guadalupe on a banner before me.
Like Cuauhtemoc, Zapata and Chavez, who all fought for me,
I would rather die standing than ever live on my knees,
So look around me, and I say it out loud:
"Yo soy mexicano... I'm brown and proud.