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Nina Simone Backlash Blues Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 7.79/10 [19 votes]Album: Nina Simone Sings the Blues / Original Release Date: 2006-01-01Genre: BluesSong Duration: 2 min 28 sec
Backlash Blues
Nina Simone
Nina Simone
NINA SIMONE
- Backlash Blues LyricsMr. Backlash, Mr. Backlash
Just who do you think I am?
You raise my taxes, freeze my wages
And send my son to Vietnam
You give me second class houses
And second class schools
Do you think that all colored folks
Are just second class fools?
Mr. Backlash
I'm gonna leave you
With the backlash blues
When I try to find a job
To earn a little cash
All you got to offer
Is your mean old white backlash
But the world is big
Big and bright and round
And it's full of folks like me
Who are black, yellow, beige and brown
Mr. Backlash
I'm gonna leave you
With the backlash blues
Mr. Backlash, Mr. Backlash
Just what do you think I got to lose
I'm gonna leave you
With the backlash blues
You're the one will have the blues
Not me, just wait and see
© EMI WATERFORD MUSIC INC; ROLLS ROYCE MUSIC CO;
Just who do you think I am?
You raise my taxes, freeze my wages
And send my son to Vietnam
You give me second class houses
And second class schools
Do you think that all colored folks
Are just second class fools?
Mr. Backlash
I'm gonna leave you
With the backlash blues
When I try to find a job
To earn a little cash
All you got to offer
Is your mean old white backlash
Big and bright and round
And it's full of folks like me
Who are black, yellow, beige and brown
Mr. Backlash
I'm gonna leave you
With the backlash blues
Mr. Backlash, Mr. Backlash
Just what do you think I got to lose
I'm gonna leave you
With the backlash blues
You're the one will have the blues
Not me, just wait and see
© EMI WATERFORD MUSIC INC; ROLLS ROYCE MUSIC CO;
Facts about Backlash Blues
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Backlash Blues is written by Nina Simone, Langston Hughes.
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It is first released on January 01, 2006 as part of Nina Simone's album "Nina Simone Sings the Blues" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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When we try to interpret the meaning, Nina Simone uses her song 'Backlash Blues' to show how disadvantaged groups face unfair treatment from society which she represents through the character of 'Mr. Backlash'. The song delivers a message that people can achieve their goals because they have the ability to succeed through their collective strength which comes from working together with others. The lyrics of Backlash blues present social commentary through their expression of social discontent which leads to empowerment while providing inspirational messages. The song emphasizes two main themes which include racial discrimination and the fight for freedom through resistance. The lyrics explore social injustice issues together with racial inequality problems which require adult supervision because they contain content that is inappropriate for younger viewers. The film contains no offensive language or sexual elements yet its serious content requires a PG rating.
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Backlash Blues falls under the genre Blues.
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Backlash Blues is produced by Danny Davis.
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Backlash Blues song length is 2 minutes and 28 seconds.
Who wrote Backlash Blues lyrics?
Backlash Blues is written by Nina Simone, Langston Hughes.
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When was Backlash Blues released?
It is first released on January 01, 2006 as part of Nina Simone's album "Nina Simone Sings the Blues" which includes 13 tracks in total. This song is the 5th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Backlash Blues lyrics?
When we try to interpret the meaning, Nina Simone uses her song 'Backlash Blues' to show how disadvantaged groups face unfair treatment from society which she represents through the character of 'Mr. Backlash'. The song delivers a message that people can achieve their goals because they have the ability to succeed through their collective strength which comes from working together with others. The lyrics of Backlash blues present social commentary through their expression of social discontent which leads to empowerment while providing inspirational messages. The song emphasizes two main themes which include racial discrimination and the fight for freedom through resistance. The lyrics explore social injustice issues together with racial inequality problems which require adult supervision because they contain content that is inappropriate for younger viewers. The film contains no offensive language or sexual elements yet its serious content requires a PG rating.
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Which genre is Backlash Blues?
Backlash Blues falls under the genre Blues.
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Who produced Backlash Blues?
Backlash Blues is produced by Danny Davis.
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How long is the song Backlash Blues?
Backlash Blues song length is 2 minutes and 28 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Nina Simone, Langston Hughes
Record Label(s): Originally Recorded 1966 & 1967 All rights reserved by BMG Music (P) 2006 BMG Music
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