Sadly, Black History Month is over, but these songs never seem to end as they continue to ring in our ears as time goes by. Here are 10 lyrics from black artists that have depth and continuously apply to life.

1. Towards the Sun

"Don't look back, just carry on, and the shadows will never find you.”

-Rihanna

2. Prom

"Promise to get a little better as I get older and you're so patient and sick of waitin', promise to do better."

-Sza

3. Let's Go Crazy

"If the elevator tries to bring you down, go crazy, punch a higher floor."

-Prince

4. Heal the World

"There are people dying. If you care enough about the living, let's make a better place for you and me."

-Michael Jackson

5. Greatest Love of All

“I believe the children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Show them all the beauty they possess inside. Give them a sense of pride to make it easier. Let the children’s laughter remind us how we used to be."

-Whitney Houston

6. Me Against the World

“Don’t settle for less – even the genius asks his questions

Be grateful for blessings

Don’t ever change, keep your essence.”

-Tupac

7. Blacker The Berry

“This plot is bigger than me, it's generational hatred

It's genocism, it's grimy, little justification
I'm African-American, I'm African
I'm black as the heart of a fuckin' Aryan
I'm black as the name of Tyrone and Dareous”

-Kendrick Lamar

8. Rise

“Walk in your ways, so you will wake up and rise.”

-Solange

9. To Be Free

“I tell you what freedom is to me: no fear.”

-Nina Simone

10. Nature Boy

“The greatest thing you'll ever learn

Is to love and be loved in return."

-Nat King Cole