Just Listen to this passionate plea from a song recorded in 1968 its 2020 now you would think you listening to whats going on today please pay close attention to these Haunting Lyrics on youtube Is It Because I Am Black by Syl Johnson
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Just Listen to this passionate plea from a song recorded in 1968 its 2020 now you would think you listening to whats going on today please pay close attention to these Haunting Lyrics on youtube Is It Because I Am Black by Syl Johnson
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jwins says: My Goodness! I'm right there... right now. "Something is hold'n me back, is it because I'm black" Lawd have mercy! |
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mrmelody7 says: From reading your writes know you easily relate and feel this song its a part of my war chest music from my 3 yr Army tour Lawd have mercy-Thank U |
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love_supreme says: I like this poem. |
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