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Pauline’s ode to Sojourner Truth reflects the emotional content of her soul and transports it into the now. She was inspired to re-introduce and re-imagine the core essence of Sojourner Truth, a strong and unapologetic Black woman! This single will be released on the exact date of The Voting Rights Act of 1965.
lyrics
AIN’T I A WOMAN (SINGING TRUTH)
Music and Lyrics by Pauline Jean
Verse 1
That man over there said, you should, open the door me.
That man over there said, you should, help me when I across the street
That same man over there said, you should, treated with the best
But what happened to me? What happened with the rest?
Chorus
Ain’t I a woman?
Look at me
Look at my arms, I have worked so hard
But you just can’t see
Ain’t I a woman?
I brought life into this world.
My baby boys, my precious girls
You, took away from me
Ain’t I a woman?
Verse 2
That man dressed in black said, you can’t have as much as me
He said, ‘cuz Christ wasn’t a woman, and that was his logic you see
But I said, excuse me little man over there, where did your Christ come from
He came from God and a woman, man had nothing to do with it son
Chorus
Ain’t I a woman?
Look at me.
Look at my heart, I have loved and nurtured
Despite my reality
Ain’t I a woman?
Try walking a mile in my shoes
You wouldn’t last a day or two
Noooo
Bridge
If the first woman God ever made was, strong enough to turn this world upside down. I have no doubt together, we’ll turn it right side up now, Turn it right now
Chorus
Ain’t I a woman?
Look at me
Look at my soul, I have lived and learned
You can’t silence me
Ain’t I a woman?
I am the backbone of this world
I am the truth. I am the first
Share my words, make them heard
Ain’t I a woman?
credits
released August 6, 2020
Executive Producer: Pauline Jean
Written, Directed and Choreographed by Janet Huey
Produced by Sydaiya Rehema
Editor & Colorist: Theo.Dora Johnson
Ain’t I A Woman (Singing Truth) written by Pauline Jean
Musicians: Pauline Jean - vocals and Axel Laugart - piano
Mixed and Mastered by: Jeremy Loucas
Produced at Big Orange Sheep
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