Amythyst Kiah - Black Myself (Official Lyric Video)
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- Опубліковано 4 вер 2024
- Watch the official lyric video for Amythyst Kiah’s song “Black Myself”
“The spirit of the Black Power Movement definitely comes into play here for me. This song marks the first time that I really confronted my raw feelings about the history of my ancestors who were enslaved in the transatlantic trade. Specifically, my contempt for the hypocrites who used Christianity to justify these actions, the unfortunate stereotypes that encouraged social hostility toward black people - even within the community - and my recognition of the shoulders I stand on and how my present and future is possible because of the courage of the people before me. For many, being black was and still is a curse, but strength against adversity and love and support for each other is what makes us who we are. Inheriting “blackness” in a post-colonial society is a precarious thing. The last verse is a kind of transcendence into a new plane where “blackness” is no longer a curse but rather a source of strength.” Amythyst Kiah on “Black Myself”
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Lyrics:
I wanna jump the fence and wash my face in the creek
But I'm black myself
I wanna sweep that gal right off her feet
But I'm black myself
I’m tired of walkin' 'round with no shoes on
But I'm black myself
And your precious God ain't gonna bless me
'Cause I'm black myself
Is you washed in the blood of your chattel?
'Cause the lamb's rotted away
When they stopped shipping work horses
They bred their own anyway
Black Myself
I don't pass the test of the paper bag
'Cause I'm black myself
I pick the banjo up and they sneer at me
'Cause I'm black myself
You better lock your doors when I walk by
'Cause I'm black myself
You look me in my eyes but you don't see me
'Cause I'm black myself
Is you washed in the blood of your chattel?
'Cause the lamb's rotted away
When they stopped shipping work horses
They bred their own anyway
Black Myself
Black Myself
I don't creep around, I stand proud and free
'Cause I'm black myself
I go anywhere that I wanna go
'Cause I'm black myself
I'm surrounded many lovin' arms
'Cause I'm black myself
And I'll stand my ground and smile in your face
'Cause I'm black myself
I washed away my blood and tears
I've been born brand new
There's no more work horses
But still some work to do
'Cause I'm black myself (Black myself)
'Cause I'm black myself (Black myself)
'Cause I'm black myself
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'Cause I'm black my-
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Video by Bella Mazzola.
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"Black Myself" is the first song I’ve written that was confrontational. The reception of the song so far has given me hope that there are people out there who are ready to confront the shared trauma of racism, to look within ourselves and see how we might be perpetuating racist beliefs, and to do what is needed to create equality for all people.
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Thank you for existing as an artist and a human being! I chose these words deliberately because this is how I feel about your music and lyrics. The honesty and soul I can experience through your voice has been comforting to me in these times of social isolation and also in my personal struggles.
The reality and the hypocrisy of the white-washed, european christianity is depressing, to say the least. We all know this, but it is especially interesting in light of all this that I myself (a north european white guy) became a christian largely through reading african-american christian ideas (MLK, that is). Later, it was a man from latin america, Archbishop Oscar Romero, that made my commitment to social justice more steadfast. And now that have been having this kind of existential crisis to the point of borderlining nihilism and despair, the writings of people like Cornel West (along with one of my personal friends from Kenya, with whom I have been corresponding) have brought me hope. And this is not me trying to be "multicultural" for the sake of it, this is just something that has happened to me.
So I guess blackness and "otherness" (from the white "norm") is definately no curse but a total blessing to me (referring to a song by Naomi Wachira, where she said her blackness was seen as a curse).
I guess what I am trying to say is, we need all these different voices. I do not want to be limited to my north european worldview, even though I love my home and my country.
I want to know what you think, I want to know what the person in front of me in the street thinks, ect. The change of ideas between other people is not only intellectually and emotionally satisfying, it is crucial to our survival as a human race. My cynical side thinks this all sound way too hippy but I choose to ignore that voice for once :)
I love everything about this song-but especially the audacious courage it took to release it. I don’t view it as confrontational-I view it as shining a light. A new favorite.
Sing it free and sing it proud! This is a song of freedom (I hope it helped you find yours). You found your voice. Now that you are bringing this to our consciousness Please keep it up. The world needs this. God bless.
Awesome song!
Awesome beat, great song!
Wow awesome song.. Guys
Erst
Excellent!
Heard that today on the French radio (France Inter). Amazing song !
After hearing this version, checked out ND live version on some PBS special. What a great song. Freedom declaration (confrontational) and great Rock and Roll. The world needs this. Remember you can do more with music than guns......
Incredibly powerful song! I loved it when I first heard it with Our Native Daughters and I love this arrangement. You are incredible, Amythyst! A voice with such emotional depth and richness. A brilliant musician too. Much love, ❤️❤️❤️
Thank you!
Pure 🔥🔥🔥 Amythyst! ✊🏾🖤
This is the greatest thing. I also love the version of just you rocking it at Carter’s Vintage.
Merci, Madame.
🔥🔥🔥👏👏👏❤❤❤☮❤
What a powerful song, both in sound and lyrics. Thank you!
Great song, great, powerful and confident voice. I love the AOOO-OO at about 1:43. Just like Howlin' Wolf.
If you love that, then your heart will practically explode if you heard the Moby Remix version
Great song up and down and sideways.
This rocks
I LOVE YOUR WORK. Black Myself is such a awesome song, my new favorite! Thank you for expressing yourself! You are soooooo talented when telling your truth, i can't wait to hear whatever comes next!
You've thrown me now.... loved that on that Native Daughters and now this... God knows which is my fave😂😂👍👍
88.5 WXPN in Philly has been playing this song the past few months. I came here to view the lyrics while I listen. What a powerful song!!! Awesome!!
This is a great song, my favorite new song of the past several years.
Great song! Great message, wonderful voice, rocking guitar & drum work!
This has me missing Bristol Rhythm & Roots Reunion! Love this song! So powerful!
This is so, so good! Thank you for writing this, and for posting it! I’m excited to share this with folks, and discover more of your work.
Thank you so much!
Kiah is AMAZING!
still amazing as the first time I heard it
Thank you so much!! Thanks for listening
Awesome!!!
Except for the lyric about "your precious God ain't gonna bless me (you)," this is a very powerful song. And I do get the racism and discrimination and horror of humanity in the Church; that is Not GOD; that is the sinfulness and evil of humanity, many priests, sisters, Christians, Catholics (even in my family) led away for generations and centuries by satan, the evil one, a fallen angel, who is Not GOD. May you continue to make powerful music and art to continue to powerfully positively influence All who hear your music and see you. Peace and Good Cheer. 📢🎙🌎💐✝️⛪📖⚘🎼🍁💟☮🌅
I think it is a reference to the hypocritical (and evil) people that were using Christianity to justify slavery. I think it is one of the most powerful lines in the song.
Superb.
This is lyrically and musically brilliant.
"Is you washed in the blood of your chattel?
'Cause the lamb's rotted away"
Wow.
So happy to have discovered your music. I adore the power and range and authenticity in your performances. This arrangement is so strong. I sure hope I get the chance to see you live!! Thanks for sharing your art with us all.
Listening in Australia. This song is AWESOME. Please come Down Under!
Fantastic song. I would love to cover this but being white Im kind of afraid it would be misinterpreted. Amzing artist with one of the greatest voices.
Eat your heart out Lenny Kravitz. This is fantastic!
Such a powerful song. This electric version is spectacular! Looking forward to the new album "Wary + Strange"
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I love the song!!😎
Had to tweak some of the lyrics to fit me since I'm a Caucasian Christian,🙄 Butt that's what I do with everything I sing to myself. 🤫
Basic Lee made the main line "Cause I'm By Myself" 😏🤓
Tomorrow is Juneteenth June 19th 2021.
Let us never stop fighting for the equality of people. Force.
Love the music and the lyrics.
Is the band the Chest of Glass musicians? Awesome sound.
". . .washed in the blood of your chattel" neatly summarizes how the birth of our country was conceived in sin.
Not lush,, Kiah... Not I'D theft the OG
Let us never stop fighting for the equality of people. Force.