What's Goin' Down
Tobymac
Tobymac
TOBYMAC
- What's Goin' Down LyricsWelcome to the world of a kid named Mikey
Who had only one reason to be hated be whitey
Raised on a farm outside of South Bend
Where they hated on him cause he was African American
But three years later, Mikey was the town pride
Basketball Mikey went and got himself a full ride
Earned his acceptance on the hardwood floor
And that's something white America would never ignore
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's goin' down
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's goin' down
What's goin' down tell me what's goin' down
You wanna know just what's goin' down
What's goin' down I'll tell ya what's goin' down
You wanna know just what's goin' down
Take a look around
Everything is comin' down
Do you hear the subtle sounds
Of our morality slippin'
People on the go
We'll be reapin' what we sow
Yeah we say we want to know
But I got my suspicions
Welcome to the world of a girl named Susie
Susie's only crime was that she was born a cutie
Physically abused by her uncle and his friends
Alcohol let 'em all leave the house with grins
But Susie couldn't shake off the memories
Forced to find her own kind of remedy
A man-eater for the rest of her days
Three kids, three men, no daddies by eleventh grade
[CHORUS]
What be goin' diggy down
When you find what you lost
But you lose what you found
Who had only one reason to be hated be whitey
Raised on a farm outside of South Bend
Where they hated on him cause he was African American
But three years later, Mikey was the town pride
Basketball Mikey went and got himself a full ride
Earned his acceptance on the hardwood floor
And that's something white America would never ignore
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's goin' down
Stop, hey, what's that sound
Everybody look what's goin' down
What's goin' down tell me what's goin' down
You wanna know just what's goin' down
What's goin' down I'll tell ya what's goin' down
You wanna know just what's goin' down
Everything is comin' down
Do you hear the subtle sounds
Of our morality slippin'
People on the go
We'll be reapin' what we sow
Yeah we say we want to know
But I got my suspicions
Welcome to the world of a girl named Susie
Susie's only crime was that she was born a cutie
Physically abused by her uncle and his friends
Alcohol let 'em all leave the house with grins
But Susie couldn't shake off the memories
Forced to find her own kind of remedy
A man-eater for the rest of her days
Three kids, three men, no daddies by eleventh grade
[CHORUS]
What be goin' diggy down
When you find what you lost
But you lose what you found
Facts about What's Goin' Down
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What's Goin' Down is written by Stephen Stills, Pete Stewart, Toby Mc Keehan.
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It is first released on November 06, 2001 as part of Tobymac's album "Momentum" which includes 18 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the song 'What's Goin' Down' by TobyMac tells the stories of Mikey and Susie, who face challenges because of both social bias and their own personal trauma. The lyrics explore racism and abuse and resilience as well as the social decline which affects all human behavior. The lyrics of the song show social issues while expressing feelings of anxiety and sadness through musical elements. The song emphasizes three main themes which include racial inequality and abuse and trauma and moral decline. The lyrics contain mature themes that include racial discrimination and physical abuse which may not be suitable for children who are younger than 13. The content does not include explicit language or graphic material but requires parental guidance because the themes explored are serious.
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What's Goin' Down falls under the genre Christian & Gospel.
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What's Goin' Down song length is 3 minutes and 42 seconds.
Who wrote What's Goin' Down lyrics?
What's Goin' Down is written by Stephen Stills, Pete Stewart, Toby Mc Keehan.
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When was What's Goin' Down released?
It is first released on November 06, 2001 as part of Tobymac's album "Momentum" which includes 18 tracks in total. This song is the 1st track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind What's Goin' Down lyrics?
When we think about what all of this might truly mean, the song 'What's Goin' Down' by TobyMac tells the stories of Mikey and Susie, who face challenges because of both social bias and their own personal trauma. The lyrics explore racism and abuse and resilience as well as the social decline which affects all human behavior. The lyrics of the song show social issues while expressing feelings of anxiety and sadness through musical elements. The song emphasizes three main themes which include racial inequality and abuse and trauma and moral decline. The lyrics contain mature themes that include racial discrimination and physical abuse which may not be suitable for children who are younger than 13. The content does not include explicit language or graphic material but requires parental guidance because the themes explored are serious.
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Which genre is What's Goin' Down?
What's Goin' Down falls under the genre Christian & Gospel.
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How long is the song What's Goin' Down?
What's Goin' Down song length is 3 minutes and 42 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Stephen Stills, Pete Stewart, Toby Mc Keehan
Record Label(s): 2001 ForeFront Records All rights reserved Unauthorized reproduction is a violation of applicable laws Manufactured by EMI Christian Music Group,
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