Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud, written with Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis (1968)
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Look a'here, some people say we got a lot of malice
Some say it's a lotta nerve
I say we won't quit moving
Til we get what we deserve.
We've been 'buked and we've been scourned
We've been treated bad, talked about
As just as sure as you're born
But just as sure as it take
Two eyes to make a pair, huh
Brother, we can't quit until we get our share.
Say it loud,
I'm black and I'm proud.
— James Brown
What It Means
This is a placeholder explanation generated by the low-overhead model. It interprets "Look a'here, some people say we got a lot of malice
Some say it's a lotta nerve
I say we won't quit moving
Til we get what we deserve.
We've been 'buked and we've been scourned
We've been treated bad, talked about
As just as sure as you're born
But just as sure as it take
Two eyes to make a pair, huh
Brother, we can't quit until we get our share.
Say it loud,
I'm black and I'm proud." in the context of "Say It Loud – I'm Black and I'm Proud, written with Alfred "Pee Wee" Ellis (1968)" to mean that wisdom is timeless.
Source: Wikiquote: "James Brown" (Song lyrics)
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About James Brown
James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business", was an American entertainer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music. He was renowned for his shouting vocals, feverish dancing and unique rhythmic style.
About James Brown
James Joseph Brown (May 3, 1933 – December 25, 2006), commonly referred to as "The Godfather of Soul" and "The Hardest Working Man in Show Business", was an American entertainer recognized as one of the most influential figures in 20th century popular music. He was renowned for his shouting vocals, feverish dancing and unique rhythmic style.
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