Black or White
Michael Jackson & The Jacksons Lyrics
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Boy is that girl with you
Yes we're one and the same
Now I believe in miracles
And a miracle has happened tonight
But, if you're thinkin' about my baby
They print my message in the Saturday Sun
I had to tell them I ain't second to none
And I told about equality and it's true
Either you're wrong or you're right
But, if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white
I am tired of this devil
I am tired of this stuff
I am tired of this business
Sew when the going gets rough
I ain't scared of your brother
I ain'ts scared of no sheets
I ain't scared of nobody
Girl when the goin' gets mean
Protection
For gangs, clubs, and nations
Causing grief in human relations
It's a turf war on a global scale
I'd rather hear both sides of the tale
See, it's not about races
Just places
Faces
Where your blood comes from
Is were your space is
I've seen the bright get duller
I'm not going to spend my life being a color
Don't tell me you agree with me
When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye
But, if you're thinkin' about my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white
I said if you're thinkin' of being my baby
It don't matter if you're black or white
I said if you're thinkin' of being my brother
It don't matter if you're black or white
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
Ooh, ooh
Yea, yea, yea now
It's black, it's white
It's tough for them to get by
It's black, it's white, (x3) whoo
The lyrics of Michael Jackson and Paul McCartney's song "Black or White" are a commentary on the issue of racism and inequality in society. The song tells the story of a couple who faces discrimination due to their different races. Despite the challenges they face, the couple is able to overcome it and find love. The lyrics reflect a belief in the power of love and the idea that people should be judged on their character rather than the color of their skin. The line "I believe in miracles, and a miracle has happened tonight" refers to the idea that the couple's love is something special and magical.
The song also touches on the issue of social injustice and the need for equality. The lines "I had to tell them I ain't second to none, and I told about equality and it's true, Either you're wrong or you're right" suggest that the singer is standing up for his rights and the rights of others who are facing discrimination. He also recognizes that the issue of inequality is not just about race but also about class and geography. He states that "it's not about races, just places, faces, where your blood comes from is where your space is." This shows that he recognizes the complexity of the issue and the need for all people to work together to create a more equal society.
Line by Line Meaning
I took my baby on a Saturday bang
I spent Saturday night with my significant other
Boy is that girl with you
Are you with that girl?
Yes we're one and the same
Yes, we are together
Now I believe in miracles
I believe extraordinary events can happen
And a miracle has happened tonight
And tonight, one did happen
But, if you're thinkin' about my baby
But if you're considering my beloved
It don't matter if you're black or white
Their race doesn't matter
They print my message in the Saturday Sun
A news outlet wrote about my viewpoint
I had to tell them I ain't second to none
I made it clear that I'm not inferior to anyone else
And I told about equality and it's true
And I spoke the truth about everyone being equal
Either you're wrong or you're right
One can only be right or wrong
I am tired of this devil
I am exhausted by evil actions
I am tired of this stuff
I am tired of these things
I am tired of this business
I am tired of these dealings
Sew when the going gets rough
So, when things get difficult
I ain't scared of your brother
I am not afraid of your sibling
I ain'ts scared of no sheets
I am not afraid of the Ku Klux Klan
I ain't scared of nobody
I am not afraid of anyone
Girl when the goin' gets mean
When things get tough, my significant other sticks with me
Protection
Safeguarding
For gangs, clubs, and nations
Protecting gangs, clubs, and nations
Causing grief in human relations
Causing sorrow in the interactions between people
It's a turf war on a global scale
It's a war for territory on a worldwide level
I'd rather hear both sides of the tale
I would rather listen to both sides of the story
See, it's not about races
Understanding that it's not about race
Just places
It's all about locations
Faces
People's faces
Where your blood comes from
Your ancestry
Is were your space is
Your identity is tied to your ancestry
I've seen the bright get duller
I've witnessed those who were once vibrant, lose their spark
I'm not going to spend my life being a color
I refuse to let my skin color define me
Don't tell me you agree with me
Don't say you concur with me
When I saw you kicking dirt in my eye
When I witnessed you disrespecting me
I said if you're thinkin' of being my baby
If you want to be my beloved
It don't matter if you're black or white
Your race is insignificant
I said if you're thinkin' of being my brother
If you want to be my friend
Ooh, ooh
Vocalizing sounds of excitement
Yea, yea, yea now
Expressing agreement and excitement
It's black, it's white
It could be either black or white
It's tough for them to get by
It's hard for them to make it
It's black, it's white, (x3) whoo
It could be either black or white, making a declaration with enthusiasm
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL JACKSON, ORIANTHI PANAGARIS, MICHAEL BEARDEN, TOMMY ORGAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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