EVERCLEAR
- Jackie Robinson Lyrics / with translationsLuther Jackson Green lived in the apartment above me.
We smoked cigarettes on the stairs, tell me stories that the white boys
Never hear.
Like when he found this sign, he moved North in 1949.
On his 10th birthday daddy took him to town to the Jackie Robinson play.
It was a picture perfect day, in the sunshine and the hate.
He didn't understand why all those people would say such awful things.
His daddy said pay no attention to them, turnaround and watch the man play.
The one black man in the baseball field was better in every way.
My daddy said if you wanna win in this world, you gotta beat em at the
Wrong game.
Luther Jackson Green went to law school in 1963.
In the summer between he worked in Alabama with Martin Luther King.
He met a girl on a summer night; he fell hard when they saw each other's
Eyes.
There were people in town that really didn't like that he was black and she
Was white.
They found her in the ditch, a little outside of town; some stupid man was
Blastin about it,
So Luther beat him down. He looked him in the eye, spit in his face and
Turned and walked away.
He knew he was better than all the hate!
He knew he was bigger than all the pain!
He knew that there's a time to fight and a time to walk away!
He knew until he changed the rules, ohh yeah they beat em at the wrong
Game!
He never did lose that feeling inside.
You could hear it in his voice; you could see it in his eyes.
Luther moved out West to live, when his wife passed away.
He lives right next door to his son, so he can watch his grandchild play.
Luther Jackson Green, watched election night with me.
We put a black man in the White House, a thing he never thought he'd see.
Even though he never cried, I could see tears in his eyes.
He had dreamed about this moment, every single day of his life.
Yeah Luther died that night in his sleep, but he lived long enough to see,
America become the kind of place he always wanted it to be.
He said you could never forget the day, that we beat em at the wrong game!
Yeah just like Jackie Robinson. (Just like Jackie Robinson! )
Gotta be bigger than all the hate! (Just like Jackie Robinson! )
Gotta be better than all the pain! (Just like Jackie Robinson! )
Gotta find a better way! (Just like Jackie Robinson! )
Gotta beat em at the wrong game! (Just like Jackie Robinson! )
Gotta beat em at the wrong game! (Just like Jackie Robinson! )
Gotta beat em at the wrong game! (Just like Jackie Robinson! )
(Just like Jackie Robinson! )
We smoked cigarettes on the stairs, tell me stories that the white boys
Never hear.
Like when he found this sign, he moved North in 1949.
On his 10th birthday daddy took him to town to the Jackie Robinson play.
It was a picture perfect day, in the sunshine and the hate.
He didn't understand why all those people would say such awful things.
His daddy said pay no attention to them, turnaround and watch the man play.
The one black man in the baseball field was better in every way.
My daddy said if you wanna win in this world, you gotta beat em at the
Wrong game.
Luther Jackson Green went to law school in 1963.
In the summer between he worked in Alabama with Martin Luther King.
He met a girl on a summer night; he fell hard when they saw each other's
Eyes.
There were people in town that really didn't like that he was black and she
Was white.
They found her in the ditch, a little outside of town; some stupid man was
Blastin about it,
So Luther beat him down. He looked him in the eye, spit in his face and
Turned and walked away.
He knew he was better than all the hate!
He knew he was bigger than all the pain!
He knew that there's a time to fight and a time to walk away!
Game!
He never did lose that feeling inside.
You could hear it in his voice; you could see it in his eyes.
Luther moved out West to live, when his wife passed away.
He lives right next door to his son, so he can watch his grandchild play.
Luther Jackson Green, watched election night with me.
We put a black man in the White House, a thing he never thought he'd see.
Even though he never cried, I could see tears in his eyes.
He had dreamed about this moment, every single day of his life.
Yeah Luther died that night in his sleep, but he lived long enough to see,
America become the kind of place he always wanted it to be.
He said you could never forget the day, that we beat em at the wrong game!
Yeah just like Jackie Robinson. (Just like Jackie Robinson! )
Gotta be bigger than all the hate! (Just like Jackie Robinson! )
Gotta be better than all the pain! (Just like Jackie Robinson! )
Gotta find a better way! (Just like Jackie Robinson! )
Gotta beat em at the wrong game! (Just like Jackie Robinson! )
Gotta beat em at the wrong game! (Just like Jackie Robinson! )
Gotta beat em at the wrong game! (Just like Jackie Robinson! )
(Just like Jackie Robinson! )
Facts about Jackie Robinson
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Jackie Robinson is written and performed by Everclear.
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It is first released on June 26, 2012 as part of Everclear's album "Invisible Stars" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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When we consider what the writer meant by those haunting lines, Everclear's song 'Jackie Robinson' tells the uplifting story of Luther Jackson Green who overcame racist obstacles throughout his life. The lyrics describe his progression from childhood experiences of racism to his role as an activist who worked with Martin Luther King Jr. to achieve his vision of equal rights before his death. The Jackie Robinson-inspired phrase 'beating them at their own game' serves as a metaphor which demonstrates how people can achieve success through their unyielding dedication to dignity. Jackie Robinson lyrics deliver messages which inspire listeners while offering social commentary and empowering people to develop their self-worth and ability to think critically. The song establishes two core messages through its musical content which demonstrates the need for racial equality while promoting justice through its musical elements and messages about social justice and human relationships. The lyrics show racial violence and tension through their references to hate and a violent confrontation which might become inappropriate for young children who need to watch the movie with their parents. The content does not include any explicit language or sexual content or drug-related material.
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Jackie Robinson falls under the genre Rock.
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Jackie Robinson song length is 3 minutes and 54 seconds.
Who wrote Jackie Robinson lyrics?
Jackie Robinson is written and performed by Everclear.
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When was Jackie Robinson released?
It is first released on June 26, 2012 as part of Everclear's album "Invisible Stars" which includes 12 tracks in total. This song is the 8th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Jackie Robinson lyrics?
When we consider what the writer meant by those haunting lines, Everclear's song 'Jackie Robinson' tells the uplifting story of Luther Jackson Green who overcame racist obstacles throughout his life. The lyrics describe his progression from childhood experiences of racism to his role as an activist who worked with Martin Luther King Jr. to achieve his vision of equal rights before his death. The Jackie Robinson-inspired phrase 'beating them at their own game' serves as a metaphor which demonstrates how people can achieve success through their unyielding dedication to dignity. Jackie Robinson lyrics deliver messages which inspire listeners while offering social commentary and empowering people to develop their self-worth and ability to think critically. The song establishes two core messages through its musical content which demonstrates the need for racial equality while promoting justice through its musical elements and messages about social justice and human relationships. The lyrics show racial violence and tension through their references to hate and a violent confrontation which might become inappropriate for young children who need to watch the movie with their parents. The content does not include any explicit language or sexual content or drug-related material.
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Which genre is Jackie Robinson?
Jackie Robinson falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Jackie Robinson?
Jackie Robinson song length is 3 minutes and 54 seconds.
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