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Nina Simone Four Women Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 10/10 [2 votes]Album: Let It Be Me / Original Release Date: 1987Genre: VocalSong Duration: 4 min 52 sec
Four Women
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
NINA SIMONE
- Four Women LyricsMy skin is black, my arms are long
My hair is woolly, my back is strong
Strong enough to take the pain, inflicted again and again
What do they call me? My name is aunt Sarah
My name is aunt Sarah, aunt Sarah
My skin is yellow, my hair is long
Between two worlds I do belong
But my father was rich and white
He forced my mother late one night
And what do they call me?
My name is Saffronia, my name is Saffronia
My skin is tan, my hair fine
My hips invite you, my mouth like wine
Whose little girl am I? Anyone who has money to buy
What do they call me? My name is Sweet Thing
My name is Sweet Thing
My skin is brown, my manner is tough
I'll kill the first mother I see, my life has been rough
I'm awfully bitter these days, because my parents were slaves
What do they call me? My name is Peaches
© EMI WATERFORD MUSIC INC; ROLLS ROYCE MUSIC CO;
My hair is woolly, my back is strong
Strong enough to take the pain, inflicted again and again
What do they call me? My name is aunt Sarah
My name is aunt Sarah, aunt Sarah
My skin is yellow, my hair is long
Between two worlds I do belong
But my father was rich and white
He forced my mother late one night
And what do they call me?
My name is Saffronia, my name is Saffronia
My skin is tan, my hair fine
Whose little girl am I? Anyone who has money to buy
What do they call me? My name is Sweet Thing
My name is Sweet Thing
My skin is brown, my manner is tough
I'll kill the first mother I see, my life has been rough
I'm awfully bitter these days, because my parents were slaves
What do they call me? My name is Peaches
© EMI WATERFORD MUSIC INC; ROLLS ROYCE MUSIC CO;
Facts about Four Women
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Four Women is written and performed by Nina Simone.
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It is first released in 1987 as part of Nina Simone's album "Let It Be Me" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, Nina Simone's 'Four Women' tells the story of four women of different colors, through the narrative of their lives, the struggles that African American women and the entire black race had to put up with over time. Each character is a stereotype of the time, and the perception of the group, drawing attention to the racial discrimination and suffering they undergo, marginalizing the multiplicity and the richness that the black female experience has. The Four women lyrics illustrate mostly social commentary, angst, despair, empowerment, and reflection. At the same time, the song underlines the importance of such topics as racial identity and heritage, struggles and pain, and gender and objectification. The lyrics contain themes of racial identity, historical oppression, and personal struggle, which may not be appropriate for children under 13 years old. The reference to violence as well as the fact of slavery indicates the necessity for parental guidance.
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Four Women falls under the genre Vocal.
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Four Women song length is 4 minutes and 52 seconds.
Who wrote Four Women lyrics?
Four Women is written and performed by Nina Simone.
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When was Four Women released?
It is first released in 1987 as part of Nina Simone's album "Let It Be Me" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 9th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Four Women lyrics?
When we search for the deeper meaning hidden within the lines, Nina Simone's 'Four Women' tells the story of four women of different colors, through the narrative of their lives, the struggles that African American women and the entire black race had to put up with over time. Each character is a stereotype of the time, and the perception of the group, drawing attention to the racial discrimination and suffering they undergo, marginalizing the multiplicity and the richness that the black female experience has. The Four women lyrics illustrate mostly social commentary, angst, despair, empowerment, and reflection. At the same time, the song underlines the importance of such topics as racial identity and heritage, struggles and pain, and gender and objectification. The lyrics contain themes of racial identity, historical oppression, and personal struggle, which may not be appropriate for children under 13 years old. The reference to violence as well as the fact of slavery indicates the necessity for parental guidance.
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Which genre is Four Women?
Four Women falls under the genre Vocal.
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How long is the song Four Women?
Four Women song length is 4 minutes and 52 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Nina Simone
Record Label(s): 1987 UMG Recordings, Inc
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Meaning to "Four Women" song lyrics
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Mac January 21, 2012-21:26
It's about the depersonalization and dehumanization of black women as veiwed by white society from being maids to rape victims and hookers.
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It's about the depersonalization and dehumanization of black women as veiwed by white society from being maids to rape victims and hookers.
If you hear Ms Simone perform this song, her voice is filled with determination. It's a tribute to the strength and spirit of perseverance of black women inspite of the roles we have played as dictated by our skin tone.