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A social commentary on cultural appropriation.

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Taken many things that came from me
Blues, Jazz, Rock n' Roll and that's just 3
Appropriating black identity
You want to laugh and have a "kiki"

When white gays claim their inner black woman
That shit ain't funny
They'll wear blackface, just give them a moment
Did I just spill their tea
My racial cause, you want to join it
But never take a knee
An angry mob and we'll see them running
As we're swinging from a tree

You know all the shit you do
So don't act all brand new
No denying what we've been through
Though the words I speak be true

I want it back
Everything you stole from me
Give it all back
My culture and history
I'm taking it back
You can kick and scream and squeeze
But I want it back
To see you begging on your knees

You take from me and claim it as your own
From the way I talk or hold a microphone
You can never seem to leave my shit alone
You'll take blood from a stone

First it's too black for you to ever want it
In condescending tone
Its just black art til' you wanna own it
And then you bitch and moan
Next thing I know, your name is on it
And you want to be my clone
I started this and now you're my opponent
I hate you to the bone

You know all the shit you do
So don't act all brand new
No denying what we've been through
Though the words I speak be true

I want it back
Everything you stole from me
Give it all back
My culture and history
I'm taking it back
You can kick and scream and squeeze
But I want it back
To see you begging on your knees

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from American Descendant of Slavery, The Album, released February 5, 2021
Written & Performed By: Terry Blade
Produced By: Ryini Beats
Album Version Mixed & Mastered By: Terry Blade
Special Thanks To: Vi@ProtiliusProductions
Track Art: Jacob Prose

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Terry Blade Chicago, Illinois

Terry Blade is a singer-songwriter. A multi-genre artist, his musical work is grounded in his experience as a black queer artist.

Since his 2020 debut, he has won more than 75 awards and nominations for his music. He has drawn comparisons to artists such as Meshell Ndegeocello, Macy Gray, and Antony and the Johnsons.

He was born and raised in Washington, DC, and resides in Chicago, IL. ... more

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