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- Strange Fruit Lyrics / with translationsSouthern trees bearing a strange fruit
Blood on the leaves and blood at the root
Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees
Pastoral scene of the gallant south
Bulging eyes and the twisted mouth
Scent of magnolia sweet and fresh
Then the sudden smell of burning flesh
Here is a fruit for the crow to pluck
For the rain to wither, for the wind to suck
For the sun to rot, for the trees to drop
Here is a strange and bitter crop, it's dead
Pastoral scene of the gallant south
Bulging eyes and the twisted mouth
Scent of magnolia sweet and fresh
Then the sudden smell of burning flesh
Here is a fruit for the crow to pluck
For the rain to wither, for the wind to suck
For the sun to rot, for the trees to drop
Here is a strange and bitter crop, it's dead
Blood on the leaves and blood at the root
Black bodies swinging in the southern breeze
Strange fruit hanging from the poplar trees
Pastoral scene of the gallant south
Bulging eyes and the twisted mouth
Scent of magnolia sweet and fresh
Then the sudden smell of burning flesh
Here is a fruit for the crow to pluck
For the rain to wither, for the wind to suck
For the sun to rot, for the trees to drop
Pastoral scene of the gallant south
Bulging eyes and the twisted mouth
Scent of magnolia sweet and fresh
Then the sudden smell of burning flesh
Here is a fruit for the crow to pluck
For the rain to wither, for the wind to suck
For the sun to rot, for the trees to drop
Here is a strange and bitter crop, it's dead
Facts about Strange Fruit
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Strange Fruit is written by Lewis Allan.
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It is first released on November 11, 1980 as part of Ub40's album "Signing Off" which includes 22 tracks in total.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song 'Strange Fruit' by UB40 paints a vivid and haunting picture of racial violence and injustice in the Southern United States, using the metaphor of 'strange fruit' hanging from trees to symbolize the lynching of Black individuals. The lyrics show how the two opposing forces of racial hatred reach their most extreme point through the peaceful rural area which stands in contrast to the violent outcomes that result from racial hatred. The lyrics of Strange fruit present six main themes which include three major emotions and two different social perspectives and one process of self-evaluation. The song demonstrates how racial violence and racial injustice lead to human death and suffering while creating a contrast between beautiful elements and terrifying elements. The lyrics contain intense themes that focus on violent death through their specific mention of lynching and its consequences which require adult audiences to view this content. The content contains visual elements and thematic elements which require viewing restrictions because they do not match the standards for child-friendly materials.
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Strange Fruit falls under the genre Reggae.
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Strange Fruit song length is 4 minutes and 06 seconds.
Who wrote Strange Fruit lyrics?
Strange Fruit is written by Lewis Allan.
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When was Strange Fruit released?
It is first released on November 11, 1980 as part of Ub40's album "Signing Off" which includes 22 tracks in total.
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What is the meaning behind Strange Fruit lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song 'Strange Fruit' by UB40 paints a vivid and haunting picture of racial violence and injustice in the Southern United States, using the metaphor of 'strange fruit' hanging from trees to symbolize the lynching of Black individuals. The lyrics show how the two opposing forces of racial hatred reach their most extreme point through the peaceful rural area which stands in contrast to the violent outcomes that result from racial hatred. The lyrics of Strange fruit present six main themes which include three major emotions and two different social perspectives and one process of self-evaluation. The song demonstrates how racial violence and racial injustice lead to human death and suffering while creating a contrast between beautiful elements and terrifying elements. The lyrics contain intense themes that focus on violent death through their specific mention of lynching and its consequences which require adult audiences to view this content. The content contains visual elements and thematic elements which require viewing restrictions because they do not match the standards for child-friendly materials.
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Which genre is Strange Fruit?
Strange Fruit falls under the genre Reggae.
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How long is the song Strange Fruit?
Strange Fruit song length is 4 minutes and 06 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Lewis AllanRecord Label(s): 2010 The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Virgin Records Ltd
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The hanging of innocent african american people in southern american