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Gil Scott-heron Your Soul And Mine Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.44/10 [9 votes]Album: I'm New Here / Original Release Date: 2010-02-08Genre: R&B/SoulSong Duration: 2 min 02 sec
GIL SCOTT-HERON
- Your Soul And Mine Lyrics / with translationsStanding in the ruins
Of another Black man's life,
or flying through the valley
separating day and night.
"I am death," cried the Vulture,
"For the people of the light."
Charon brought his raft
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,
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.
Of another Black man's life,
or flying through the valley
separating day and night.
"I am death," cried the Vulture,
"For the people of the light."
Charon brought his raft
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
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,
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.
Facts about Your Soul And Mine
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Your Soul And Mine is written by Gil Scott Heron, Richard Leslie Russell.
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It is first released on February 08, 2010 as part of Gil Scott-heron's album "I'm New Here" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we look at what the artist truly meant to say, Gil Scott-Heron's song 'Your Soul and Mine' employs strong metaphors such as the Vulture that stands for death and injustice, and Charon that symbolizes the ferryman of souls to illustrate the plight of the Black communities. It expresses a message of fortitude amidst oppression, inviting the audience to take notice of the trials to come and to battle for their souls and the souls of others against the evil and despair. The lyrics of Your soul and mine mainly highlight social commentary, heartbreak, despair, angst and anger. Alongside, the song points out the death and loss, struggle and despair as well as the inevitability of fate. The lyrics tackle heavy themes like death, despair and violence that might be considered inappropriate for kids below 13 years. The imagery of a vulture and allusions to mourning and losing a loved one create a brooding atmosphere that calls for parental supervision.
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Your Soul And Mine falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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Your Soul And Mine song length is 2 minutes and 02 seconds.
Who wrote Your Soul And Mine lyrics?
Your Soul And Mine is written by Gil Scott Heron, Richard Leslie Russell.
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When was Your Soul And Mine released?
It is first released on February 08, 2010 as part of Gil Scott-heron's album "I'm New Here" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Your Soul And Mine lyrics?
When we look at what the artist truly meant to say, Gil Scott-Heron's song 'Your Soul and Mine' employs strong metaphors such as the Vulture that stands for death and injustice, and Charon that symbolizes the ferryman of souls to illustrate the plight of the Black communities. It expresses a message of fortitude amidst oppression, inviting the audience to take notice of the trials to come and to battle for their souls and the souls of others against the evil and despair. The lyrics of Your soul and mine mainly highlight social commentary, heartbreak, despair, angst and anger. Alongside, the song points out the death and loss, struggle and despair as well as the inevitability of fate. The lyrics tackle heavy themes like death, despair and violence that might be considered inappropriate for kids below 13 years. The imagery of a vulture and allusions to mourning and losing a loved one create a brooding atmosphere that calls for parental supervision.
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Which genre is Your Soul And Mine?
Your Soul And Mine falls under the genres R&B, Soul.
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How long is the song Your Soul And Mine?
Your Soul And Mine song length is 2 minutes and 02 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Gil Scott Heron, Richard Leslie Russell
Record Label(s): 2010 XL
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