Be Real Black For Me Roberta Flack & Donny Hathawa…
Be Real Black For Me
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway
Roberta Flack & Donny Hathaway, 1972
My friend Cliff suggested I throw a few pro-black tracks up in honor of black history month. Why didn’t I think of that? As soon as he said it, this track came to mind. I’ve been playing it a lot recently and I actually put on my “at home / ipod ::” list a few weeks back.
It’s such a simple and straight-foward song but when you think about things like the billion-dollar industry dedicated to straightening black hair, it’s really powerful.
I could find the lyrics online but here is my stab at them:
(donny)
Our time, short and precious
Your lips, warm and lucious
You don’t have to wear false charms
Cause when i wrap you in my hungry arms
Be real black for me
Be real black for me(roberta)
Your hair, soft and crinkly
Your body, strong and stately
You don’t have to search and roam
Cause I got your love at home
Be real black for me
Be real black for me(both)
In my head i’m only half together
If i lose you i’d be ruined forever
Darling, take my hand and hold me
Hold me (x4)(alternating)
You know how much i need you
To have you, really feel you(both)
You don’t have to change a thing
No one knows the love you bring
Be real black for me
Be real black for me
(repeat and fade with adlibs)
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