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- Half-breed Lyrics / with translationsMy father married a pure Cherokee
My mother's people were ashamed of me
The indians said that I was white by law
The white man always called me "Indian Squaw"
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that's all I ever heard
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how I learned to hate the word
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she's no good they warned
Both sides were against me since the day I was born.
We never settled went from town to town
When you're not welcome you don't hang around
The other children always laughed at me
Give her a feather she's a Cherokee
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that's all I ever heard
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We weren't accepted and I felt ashamed
Nineteen I left them tell me who's to blame?
My life since then has been from man to man
But I can't run away from what I am.
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that's all I ever heard
. . .
My mother's people were ashamed of me
The indians said that I was white by law
The white man always called me "Indian Squaw"
HALF-BREED
that's all I ever heard
HALF-BREED
how I learned to hate the word
HALF-BREED
she's no good they warned
Both sides were against me since the day I was born.
We never settled went from town to town
When you're not welcome you don't hang around
Give her a feather she's a Cherokee
HALF-BREED
that's all I ever heard
. . .
We weren't accepted and I felt ashamed
Nineteen I left them tell me who's to blame?
My life since then has been from man to man
But I can't run away from what I am.
HALF-BREED
that's all I ever heard
. . .
Facts about Half-breed
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Half-breed is written by Al Capps, Mary Dean.
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It is first released in 1973 as part of Cher's album "Half Breed" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, the song "Half-Breed" by Cher expresses struggles with identity through its depiction of dual cultural rejection, which creates internal conflicts for the artist. The lyrics of Half-breed primarily express feelings of anxiety, hopelessness, and fury, while also providing social commentary and self-examination. The song establishes three critical identity elements through its presentation of identity battle, social rejection, and racial discrimination, which leads to social isolation and personal shame and self-acceptance. The lyrics contain themes of racial discrimination and identity struggle, which may be sensitive for younger audiences. The song contains offensive language through its repeated use of 'Half-breed' and the derogatory term 'Indian Squaw', which approach problematic levels of harshness. The combination of elements leads to a PG-13 rating, which shows that some content might not be suitable for children who are younger than 13.
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Half-breed falls under the genre Pop.
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Half-breed song length is 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
Who wrote Half-breed lyrics?
Half-breed is written by Al Capps, Mary Dean.
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When was Half-breed released?
It is first released in 1973 as part of Cher's album "Half Breed" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 4th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Half-breed lyrics?
When we focus on what the lyrics are trying to say, the song "Half-Breed" by Cher expresses struggles with identity through its depiction of dual cultural rejection, which creates internal conflicts for the artist. The lyrics of Half-breed primarily express feelings of anxiety, hopelessness, and fury, while also providing social commentary and self-examination. The song establishes three critical identity elements through its presentation of identity battle, social rejection, and racial discrimination, which leads to social isolation and personal shame and self-acceptance. The lyrics contain themes of racial discrimination and identity struggle, which may be sensitive for younger audiences. The song contains offensive language through its repeated use of 'Half-breed' and the derogatory term 'Indian Squaw', which approach problematic levels of harshness. The combination of elements leads to a PG-13 rating, which shows that some content might not be suitable for children who are younger than 13.
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Which genre is Half-breed?
Half-breed falls under the genre Pop.
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How long is the song Half-breed?
Half-breed song length is 2 minutes and 45 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by BURKULSongwriter(s): Al Capps, Mary Dean
Record Label(s): 2007 Geffen Records
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