Black

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About Black

"Saturday" is a song by American singer Rebecca Black and American musician and YouTube personality Dave Days. The single was released on December 3, 2013, with its accompanying music video released the following Saturday, December 7. It is the sequel to her first single "Friday".


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Look, black is beautiful, black is excellent
Black is pain, black is joy, black is evident
It's workin' twice as hard as the people you know you're better than
'Cause you need to do double what they do so you can level them
Black is so much deeper than just African-American
Our heritage been severed, you never got to experiment
With family trees, 'cause they teach you 'bout famine and greed
And show you pictures of our fam on their knees
Tell us we used to be barbaric, we had actual queens
Black is watchin' child soldiers gettin' killed by other children
Feelin' sick, like, "Oh shit, this could have happened to me"
Your mummy watchin' tellin' stories 'bout your dad and your niece
The blacker the berry the sweeter the juice
A kid dies, the blacker the killer, the sweeter the news
And if he's white you give him a chance, he's ill and confused
If he's black he's probably armed, you see him and shoot

Look, black is growin' up around the barbershop
Mummy sayin', "Stay away from trouble, you’re in yard a lot"
Studying for ages, appreciatin' the chance you got
'Cause black is in your blood, and you ain't even got the heart to stop
Black is steppin' in for your mother because your father's gone
And standin' by your children when you haven't proven karma wrong
Black is doin' all of the above then goin' corner shoppin'
Tryna help a lady cross the road to have her walkin' off
Black is growin' up around your family and makin' it
Then being forced to leave the place you love because there's hate in it
People say you fake the shit, never stayed to change the shit
But black is bein' jealous, you'd be dead if you had stayed in it
Black is strugglin' to find your history or trace the shit
You don't know the truth about your race 'cause they erasin' it
Black has got a sour fuckin' flavour, here's a taste of it
But black is all I know, there ain't a thing that I would change in it

Look, black ain't just a single fuckin' colour, man there's shades to it
Her hair's straight and thick but mine's got waves in it
Black is not divisive, they been lyin' and I hate the shit
Black has never been a competition, we don't make this shit
Black is deadly
Black is when you're freezin' in your home and you can't get sleep but never feelin' empty
'Cause you got 20 cousins in your country living stress-free
Walkin' for their water, daughter wrapped inside a bed sheet
Black is distant
It's representin' countries that never even existed while your grandmother was livin'
Black is my Ghanaian brother readin' into scriptures
Doin' research on his lineage, findin' out that he's Egyptian
Black is people namin' your countries on what they trade most
Coast of Ivory, Gold Coast, and the Grain Coast
But most importantly to show how deep all this pain goes
West Africa, Benin, they called it slave coast
Black is so confusin', 'cause the culture? They're in love with it
They take our features when they want and have their fun with it
Never seem to help with all the things we know would come with it
Loud in our laughter, silent in our sufferin'
Black is bein' strong inside and facing defeat
Poverty made me a beast, I battled the law in the streets
We all struggled, but your struggle ain't a struggle like me
Well how could it be when your people gave us the odds that we beat?
I mean, fuckin' hell, what about our brothers that are stuck in jail?
That couldn't bust a bell, they held a bird and gotta live with it
Black is bein' guilty until proven that you're innocent
Black is sayin', "Free my fucking niggas stuck inside in prison cells"
They think it's funny, we ain't got nothin' to say to them
Unconditional love is strange to them; it's amazin' 'em
Black is like the sweetest fuckin' flavour, here's a taste of it
But black is all I know, there ain't a thing that I would change in it

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Dave

Dave, also known as Santan Dave, is a British rapper, singer, and songwriter. He gained popularity with his debut EP "Six Paths" in 2016 and his critically acclaimed debut album "Psychodrama" in 2019, which won the Mercury Prize. Dave is known for his introspective and socially conscious lyrics, often addressing topics such as race, politics, and personal struggles. His music blends elements of rap, grime, and hip hop, showcasing his versatile talents as an artist. more »

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Written by: David Orobosa Omoregie, Fraser Lance Thorneycroft-Smith

Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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12 facts about this song

Song Composition
"Black" is course of a debut studio album titled "Psychodrama" by Dave, a British rapper.
Release Date
The song was released on February 21, 2019 as the album's first single.
Chart Performance
It peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart, becoming Dave's seventh top-ten hit and the third top-10 single off the album.
Music Video
The music video features a number of high-profile black celebrities, including footballer Raheem Sterling, sprinter Dina Asher-Smith and Damson Idris, the star of the TV show Snowfall.
Lyrics Theme
The song is a candid look at life as a black individual, both in the UK and the world at large.
Controversy
There was a minor controversy following the performance of "Black" at the 2020 Brit Awards. Complaints were made citing it as inappropriate and offensive but the UK's broadcasting watchdog dismissed these, recognizing the song's intention to express the lived experience of a racial group.
Awards
"Black" was nominated for the 65th Ivor Novello Awards in 2020 in the category of Best Contemporary Song.
Critical Reception
The song was praised for its unapologetic exploration of Black identity. It received positive reviews from music critics, with many commending its hard-hitting lyrics and Dave's performance.
Cultural Reference
With powerful lyrics and an impactful message, "Black" is considered a significant contribution to black cultural discourse within music.
Social Impact
The song has inspired open social conversation about racial bias, discrimination and the black identity.
Song Production
The song was written by Dave and Fraser T Smith, who is also the producer of the track. Fraser T Smith is a Grammy award-winning British music producer who has worked with notable artists like Adele and Stormzy.
Live Performance
Dave performed "Black" at the 40th BRIT Awards. During this powerful performance, he added a special verse addressing UK politics and inequality. The performance was highly lauded and increased the song's impact and visibility.

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