The way it is – Bruce Hornsby (1986) d944
That’s just the way it isSome things will never changeThat’s just the way it isAh, but don’t you believe them
For the millions – The Last Poets (2019) d916
For the millions who marchedWho sangPrayedSat-inLaid inLived inJailed inBoycottedPicketedSpit atCursed atYelled atLike black’s not where it’s at
F Delano – Kishi Bashi (2109) d914
Oh, in the desert where no one should live, it wasn’t our homeAnd in the winter our sentence was stiff, we froze to the boneSummer was sunny, but history, funny to settle withWas he right?Innocence without a proper fight?Fight
To be young, gifted and black – Nina Simone (1969) d882
In the whole world you knowThere are billion boys and girlsWho are young, gifted and black,And that’s a fact!
Deja vu all over again – John Fogerty (2004) d858
Did you hear ’em talkin’ ’bout it on the radioCould your eyes believe the writing on the wallDid that voice inside you say I’ve heard it all before
Did you see Jackie Robinson hit that ball? – Natalie Cole [Count Basie cover] (1994) d745
Did he hit it? Yeah, and that ain’t all.He stole home.Yes, yes, Jackie’s real gone.Jackie’s is a real gone guy.
Somos mas Americanos – Los Tigres Del Norte (2001) d720
Yo no cruce la frontera la frontera me cruzo. I did not cross the border; the border crossed me.
Summer of sixty-nine – Bryan Adams (1984) d669
Ain’t no use in complainin’ When you’ve got a job to do
Laugh and be happy – Randy Newman (2008) d666
Now the country that we’re living in You mean the good ol’ USA? That’s right It’s never been about keeping you out It’s about inviting you in and letting you play So laugh and be happy, smile right in their face Cause pretty soon you’re gonna take their place
I ain’t marchin’ anymore – Phil Ochs (1965) d662
Call it “Peace” or call it “Treason, ” Call it “Love” or call it “Reason, ” But I ain’t marchin’ any more.
