Paroles de Is It Because I'm Black

The dark brown shades of my skin only add color to my tears That splash against my hollow bones, that rocks my soul Looking back over my past dreams that I once knew Wondering why my dreams never came true Somebody, tell me, what can I do? Something is holding me back Is it because I'm black? In this world of no pity I was raised in the ghetto of the city Momma she worked so hard to earn every penny Something is holding me back Is it because I'm black? Is it because I'm black? Something is holding me back Is it because I'm black? Tell me, it's because of my color? Something is holding me back Like a child steeling his first piece of candy That cost Even in my corner somewhere I got lost Something is holding me back Is it because I'm black? (I want to know, I want to know) Something is holding me back Is it because I'm black? (Tell me! Can't you see?!) Somebody, please, tell me Is it because I'm black? (Is it because of my color?)