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Kate Smith That's Why Darkies Were Born Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 8.33/10 [3 votes]Album: That's Why Darkies Were Born / Original Release Date: 2013-03-10Genre: VocalSong Duration: 1 min 59 sec
KATE SMITH
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Kate Smith
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Someone had to pick the cotton,
Someone had to pick the corn,
Someone had to slave and be able to sing,
That's why darkies were born;
Someone had to laugh at trouble,
Though he was tired and worn,
Had to be contented with any old thing,
That's why darkies were born;
Sing, sing, sing when you're weary and
Sing when you're blue,
Sing, sing, that's what you taught
All the white folks to do;
Someone had to fight the Devil,
Shout about Gabriel's Horn,
Someone had to stoke the train
That would bring God's children to green pastures,
That's why darkies were born.
Kate Smith
Henderson & Brown
Someone had to pick the cotton,
Someone had to pick the corn,
Someone had to slave and be able to sing,
That's why darkies were born;
Someone had to laugh at trouble,
Though he was tired and worn,
Had to be contented with any old thing,
That's why darkies were born;
Sing, sing, sing when you're weary and
Sing when you're blue,
Sing, sing, that's what you taught
All the white folks to do;
Someone had to fight the Devil,
Shout about Gabriel's Horn,
Someone had to stoke the train
That would bring God's children to green pastures,
That's why darkies were born.
Facts about That's Why Darkies Were Born
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That's Why Darkies Were Born is written by Ray Henderson, Lew Brown.
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It is first released on March 10, 2013 as part of Kate Smith's album "That's Why Darkies Were Born" which includes 1 tracks in total.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Kate Smith's song 'That's why darkies were born' is a reflection of the past hardships and the strong spirit of the African Americans. The metaphor they were born to suffer and to win over specific struggles indirectly points to their time with slavery as well as their great contributions to the American culture. The song that's why darkies were born lyrics mainly brings out social commentary, empowerment, reflection, spirituality and angst. However, the song also indicated the issues of racial injustice, resilience and faith, cultural contribution and spiritual struggle. The lyrics are filled with themes and vocabulary that deal with historical and racial matters which might be hard to understand and thus sensitive for the younger audience. The portrayal of suffering and struggle together with the usage of the word 'darkies' suggests a rating that would inform parents to give older children not only support but also a context for understanding.
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That's Why Darkies Were Born falls under the genre Vocal.
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That's Why Darkies Were Born song length is 1 minutes and 59 seconds.
Who wrote That's Why Darkies Were Born lyrics?
That's Why Darkies Were Born is written by Ray Henderson, Lew Brown.
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When was That's Why Darkies Were Born released?
It is first released on March 10, 2013 as part of Kate Smith's album "That's Why Darkies Were Born" which includes 1 tracks in total.
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What is the meaning behind That's Why Darkies Were Born lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, Kate Smith's song 'That's why darkies were born' is a reflection of the past hardships and the strong spirit of the African Americans. The metaphor they were born to suffer and to win over specific struggles indirectly points to their time with slavery as well as their great contributions to the American culture. The song that's why darkies were born lyrics mainly brings out social commentary, empowerment, reflection, spirituality and angst. However, the song also indicated the issues of racial injustice, resilience and faith, cultural contribution and spiritual struggle. The lyrics are filled with themes and vocabulary that deal with historical and racial matters which might be hard to understand and thus sensitive for the younger audience. The portrayal of suffering and struggle together with the usage of the word 'darkies' suggests a rating that would inform parents to give older children not only support but also a context for understanding.
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Which genre is That's Why Darkies Were Born?
That's Why Darkies Were Born falls under the genre Vocal.
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How long is the song That's Why Darkies Were Born?
That's Why Darkies Were Born song length is 1 minutes and 59 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Ray Henderson, Lew Brown
Record Label(s): 2013 Bacci Bros Records
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