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Is It Because I'm Black?
51,827
Reggae
Is It Because I'm Black? was released on January 1, 1973 by Trojan Records as a part of the album Let's Get It On
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Release DateJanuary 1, 1973
LabelTrojan Records
LanguageEnglish
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy
BPM148

Music Video

Music Video

Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ken Boothe
Ken Boothe
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Syl Johnson
Syl Johnson
Songwriter
Glenn Watts
Glenn Watts
Songwriter
Jimmy Jones Leonard
Jimmy Jones Leonard
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ken Boothe
Ken Boothe
Producer
Lloyd Charmers
Lloyd Charmers
Producer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Dark brown shade of my skin, huh
Only add color to my tears, ooh
That splash against my hollow bones
That rocks my soul, oh-ho
[Verse 2]
Looking back over my past dreams that I once knew
Wondering why my dreams never came true, oh
[Verse 3]
Somebody, tell me, mmm
What can I do? Oh-ho, mmm
Something is holding me back, uh-huh
Is it because I'm black?
[Verse 4]
In this world of no pity
I was raised in the ghetto of the city
No, mmm
Mama, she worked so hard
To earn every penny, ooh
[Verse 5]
Something is holding me back
Is it because I'm black? Oh-ho
Something is holding me back, uh-huh
I'm wondering if it's because I'm black
[Verse 6]
Like a child stealing his first piece of candy and got caught
Wanderin' 'round life's corner, somewhere I got lost, ooh
Something is holding me back, uh-huh
Is it because I'm black? Mmm
Mmm-mmm, something is holding me back
Is it because I'm black?
Huh, ho
[Verse 7]
Somebody, please tell me
Is it because I'm black?
With my black skin
Uh, somebody, someone
Tell me it's because I'm black
Written by: Glenn Watts, Jimmy Jones Leonard, Syl Johnson
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