Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Idris Ackamoor
Performer
Rhodessa Jones
Performer
Danny Glover
Performer
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Danny Glover
Lyrics
Bruce Baker
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Bruce Baker
Producer
Lyrics
She was a beautiful girl, strong and self-assured
After all, she was the country girl who now finished college
She saw the good-looking, short, but good-looking nonetheless, guy
Looking at her and her girlfriend
She is thinking, "This is New York City"
She breathes in and decides that this is, will be a, be a good one today
After all, she's wearing her new high-heeled shoes, in Harlem, no less
Standing there, wondering what her girlfriend is thinking
They are both aware of these two colored men who are staring back at them
She stands taller, queenlier
Let this look, let them look all they want
They're neither sleuths or crazy
The two men moved towards them, respectful, ready to have some fun
Introductions are made, and invitations extended
She felt good knowing that this was indeed looking like a good day in New York City
Fast forward to San Francisco
She is still surprised to think that she married the guy
Sitting in their apartment, dreaming of a future
Knowing that they are staying here in the western warmth of California
He was talking about returning to Detroit
And she decided to inform him that they are staying
They are staying here in this pretty city on the water
She is feeling that her life has just begun here
The present reveals in all her dreams herself in her day-to-day struggles
The sun feels warm on her face, her back, and the light is kind to her eyes
They have made friends already, friends with other young colored folks
Who have decided to make it a goal being here in San Francisco
The city feels like a place where miracles of divine intervention
She is whisp—, she whispers her prayers, prayers she has not prepared to say aloud
This is God's country, where the very air is full of prayers
She feels as though everything she has ever dared hope for lays at her feet
God's country
[Instrumental]
(Danny Glover)
[Instrumental]
A song for my mother, our mother, and my two brothers here
(What was your mother's name?)
My brother Rodney here, my brother Martin are here
(Oh, yeah? Tell them your mom's name)
My mother's name? Carrie May Glover
Written by: Bruce Baker, Danny Glover
