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Tracy Chapman Across The Lines Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 9.29/10 [7 votes]Album: Tracy Chapman / Original Release Date: 1988-04-01Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 3 min 24 sec
TRACY CHAPMAN
- Across The Lines Lyrics / with translationsAcross the lines
Who would dare to go
Under the bridge
Over the tracks
That separates whites from blacks
Choose sides
Or run for your life
Tonight the riots begin
On back streets of America
They kill the dream of America
Little black girl gets assaulted
Ain't no reason why
Newspaper prints the story
And racist tempers fly
Next day it starts a riot
Knives and guns are drawn
Two black boys get killed
One white boy goes blind
Across the lines
Who would dare to go
Under the bridge
Over the tracks
That separates whites from blacks
Choose sides
Or run for your life
Tonight the riots begin
On back streets of America
They kill the dream of America
Little black girl gets assaulted
Don't no one know her name
Lots of people hurt and angry
She's the one to blame
Across the lines
Who would dare to go
Under the bridge
Over the tracks
That separates whites from blacks
Choose sides
Or run for your life
Tonight the riots begin
On back streets of America
They kill the dream of America
Who would dare to go
Under the bridge
Over the tracks
That separates whites from blacks
Choose sides
Or run for your life
Tonight the riots begin
On back streets of America
They kill the dream of America
Little black girl gets assaulted
Ain't no reason why
Newspaper prints the story
And racist tempers fly
Next day it starts a riot
Knives and guns are drawn
Two black boys get killed
One white boy goes blind
Across the lines
Who would dare to go
Under the bridge
Over the tracks
Choose sides
Or run for your life
Tonight the riots begin
On back streets of America
They kill the dream of America
Little black girl gets assaulted
Don't no one know her name
Lots of people hurt and angry
She's the one to blame
Across the lines
Who would dare to go
Under the bridge
Over the tracks
That separates whites from blacks
Choose sides
Or run for your life
Tonight the riots begin
On back streets of America
They kill the dream of America
Facts about Across The Lines
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Across The Lines is written and performed by Tracy Chapman.
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It is first released on April 01, 1988 as part of Tracy Chapman's album "Tracy Chapman" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, "Across the Lines" by Tracy Chapman is a song that explores the subject of racial discrimination and injustices in the United States, giving a stark picture of the violence and discrimination that black people have to go through. The song metaphorically represents the physical and social barriers that separate people of different races, calling out the necessity to tackle the problems and to work for unity and equality. The lyrics of 'Across the lines' predominantly showcase the feelings of angst, despair, anger, social commentary and frustration. On the other hand, the song emphasizes the whole issue of racial tension and division, violence and its fallout, and social injustice. The lyrics are heavy with themes of racial violence and social unrest that are not recommended for children under 13 years old. The portrayal of violence and the seriousness of the issue lead to the conclusion that a PG-13 rating is appropriate.
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Across The Lines falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Across The Lines song length is 3 minutes and 24 seconds.
Who wrote Across The Lines lyrics?
Across The Lines is written and performed by Tracy Chapman.
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When was Across The Lines released?
It is first released on April 01, 1988 as part of Tracy Chapman's album "Tracy Chapman" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Across The Lines lyrics?
When it comes to the meaning of the lyrics, "Across the Lines" by Tracy Chapman is a song that explores the subject of racial discrimination and injustices in the United States, giving a stark picture of the violence and discrimination that black people have to go through. The song metaphorically represents the physical and social barriers that separate people of different races, calling out the necessity to tackle the problems and to work for unity and equality. The lyrics of 'Across the lines' predominantly showcase the feelings of angst, despair, anger, social commentary and frustration. On the other hand, the song emphasizes the whole issue of racial tension and division, violence and its fallout, and social injustice. The lyrics are heavy with themes of racial violence and social unrest that are not recommended for children under 13 years old. The portrayal of violence and the seriousness of the issue lead to the conclusion that a PG-13 rating is appropriate.
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Which genre is Across The Lines?
Across The Lines falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Across The Lines?
Across The Lines song length is 3 minutes and 24 seconds.
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these lyrics are last corrected by EmsSongwriter(s): Tracy Chapman
Record Label(s): 1988 Elektra Asylum Records for the United States and WEA International for the world outside of the United States
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