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Gil Scott-heron The Vulture Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 6.95/10 [21 votes]Album: The Revolution Begins: The Flying Dutchman Masters / Original Release Date: 2012-12-03Genre: JazzSong Duration: 4 min 35 sec
GIL SCOTT-HERON
- The Vulture Lyrics / with translationsStanding in the ruins
Of another Black man's life,
or flying through the valley
They're separating day and night.
"I am death," cried the Vulture.
"For the people of the light."
Charon brought his raft
and came from the sea that sails on souls,
And saw the scavenger departing,
taking warm hearts to the cold.
He knew the ghetto was the haven
for the meanest creature ever known.
In a wilderness of heartbreak
and a desert of despair,
Evil's carrion of justice
shrieks a cry of naked terror.
He's taking babies from their momas
and leaving grief beyond compare.
So if you see the Vulture coming,
he's flying circles in your mind,
Remember there is no escaping
for he will follow close behind.
Only promised me a battle,
battle for your soul and mine.
He taking babies from their momas
And he's leaving
Leaving
Leaving
Leaving
Leaving
Of another Black man's life,
or flying through the valley
They're separating day and night.
"I am death," cried the Vulture.
"For the people of the light."
Charon brought his raft
and came from the sea that sails on souls,
And saw the scavenger departing,
taking warm hearts to the cold.
He knew the ghetto was the haven
for the meanest creature ever known.
In a wilderness of heartbreak
and a desert of despair,
shrieks a cry of naked terror.
He's taking babies from their momas
and leaving grief beyond compare.
So if you see the Vulture coming,
he's flying circles in your mind,
Remember there is no escaping
for he will follow close behind.
Only promised me a battle,
battle for your soul and mine.
He taking babies from their momas
And he's leaving
Leaving
Leaving
Leaving
Leaving
Facts about The Vulture
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The Vulture is written by Gil Scott-heron.
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It is first released on December 03, 2012 as part of Gil Scott-heron's album "The Revolution Begins: The Flying Dutchman Masters" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 22nd track on this album.
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The Vulture falls under the genre Jazz.
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The Vulture song length is 4 minutes and 35 seconds.
Who wrote The Vulture lyrics?
The Vulture is written by Gil Scott-heron.
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When was The Vulture released?
It is first released on December 03, 2012 as part of Gil Scott-heron's album "The Revolution Begins: The Flying Dutchman Masters" which includes 50 tracks in total. This song is the 22nd track on this album.
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Which genre is The Vulture?
The Vulture falls under the genre Jazz.
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How long is the song The Vulture?
The Vulture song length is 4 minutes and 35 seconds.
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Record Label(s): 2012 Ace Records
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