Lyrics The Temptations – Message From A Black Man
Text:
Melvin
Yes, my skin is black,
But that’s no reason to hold me back
Eddie
Think about it, think about it, think about it,
Think about it…
I have wants and desires,
Just like you
So move on the side
‘Cause I’m comin’ through, oh!
Temptations
No matter how hard you try
You can’t stop me now
Eddie and Temptations: No matter how hard you try
You can’t stop me now, oooh…
Melvin
Yes, your skin is white…
Does that make you right?
Eddie
Why don’t you think about it,
Think about it, think about it, think about it,
Think about it…
This is a message
A message to y’all,
Together we stand,
Divided we fall, oh!
Dennis
Black is a color
Just like white,
You’re wrong or right,
We all have our faults…
Yes we do
Eddie
So look in your mirror
Temptations
Look in the mirror
Eddie
What do you see?
Temptations
What do you see?
Eddie
Two eyes,
Temptations
Two eyes,
Eddie
A nose, and a mouth just like me, oh!
Eddie
Your eyes are open
But you refuse to see,
The laws of society
Were made for both you and me,
Because of my color,
I struggle to be free
Sticks and stones,
May break my bones
But in the end,
You’re gonna’ see my friend, oh!
Temptations
No matter how hard you try
You can’t stop me now
chorus repeated several times through music, or «the bridge»
after a few minutes, above chorus is repeated as song nears end, and then…
Temptations
Say it loud!
No matter how hard you try
You can’t stop me now
Temptations
Say it loud!
No matter how hard you try
You can’t stop me now
Temptations
Say it!
No matter how hard you try
You can’t stop me now
Temptations
Say it loud!
No matter how hard you try
You can’t stop me now
Temptations
Say it loud!
Dennis
I’m black and I’m proud!
Temptations
No matter how hard you try
You can’t stop me now
Temptations
Say it loud!
Dennis
I’m black and I’m proud!
Temptations
No matter how hard you try
You can’t stop me now
fade to end
Album
The Temptations – Puzzle People
