Colored People

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About Colored People

"Colored People" is a song written and recorded by Christian rock band DC Talk. The song was one of several radio singles released from their 1995 studio album, Jesus Freak.


Year:
1995
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Pardon me, your epidermis is showing, sir
I couldn't help but note your shade of melanin
I tip my hat to the colorful arrangement
Cause I see the beauty in the tones of our skin 

We've gotta come together
And thank the Maker of us all 

[Chorus]
We're colored people, and we live in a tainted place
We're colored people, and they call us the human race
We've got a history so full of mistakes
And we are colored people who depend on a Holy Grace 

A piece of canvas is only the beginning for
It takes on character with every loving stroke
This thing of beauty is the passion of an Artist's heart
By God's design, we are a skin kaleidoscope 

We've gotta come together,
Aren't we all human after all? 

[Chorus]

Ignorance has wronged some races
And vengeance is the Lord's
If we aspire to share this space
Repentance is the cure 

Well, just a day in the shoes of a color blind man
Should make it easy for you to see
That these diverse tones do more than cover our bones
As a part of our anatomy 

[Chorus]

We're colored people, and they call us the human race
[Oh, colored people]
We're colored people, and we all gotta share this space
[Yeah we've got to come together somehow]
We're colored people, and we live in a tainted world
[Red and yellow, black and white]
We're colored people, every man, woman, boy, and girl
[Colored people, colored people, colored people, colored people, yeah]

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dc Talk

DC Talk (stylized as dc Talk) is a Christian rap and rock trio. The group was formed at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia in 1987 by Toby McKeehan, Michael Tait, and Kevin Max Smith. They released five major studio albums together: DC Talk (1989), Nu Thang (1990), Free at Last (1992), Jesus Freak (1995), and Supernatural (1998). In 2002, the Encyclopedia of Contemporary Christian Music called DC Talk "the most popular overtly Christian act of all time."In 2001, the group released an EP, Solo, which contained two solo songs from each member. Since that time, DC Talk has been on an indefinite hiatus, and the three band members all have led solo careers and two have joined other groups. They performed and recorded individual songs together several times … more »

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Written by: GEORGE C. COCCHINI, TOBY MCKEEHAN

Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing

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12 facts about this song

Genre Category
"Colored People" is categorized under the genre of Christian rock, pop and rap.
Album Release
The song was included in the album named "Jesus Freak," released by dc Talk in 1995.
Song Theme
The song advocates racial unity and celebrates cultural diversity. It urges listeners to respect all people regardless of their skin color or ethnic origin.
Chart Topper
It was a major hit on Christian radio and reached number 1 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
Award Win
"Colored People" was one of the songs that helped "Jesus Freak" win a Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album in 1997.
Band Members
dc Talk consists of Toby McKeehan, Kevin Max, and Michael Tait. All three members share lead vocal duties on the track.
Songwriter
Toby McKeehan, also known as TobyMac, is one of the writers of "Colored People." He has often spoken about the group’s commitment to tackling social issues in their music.
Album Sales
The "Jesus Freak" album, which features "Colored People," was certified double platinum in the United States and sold over two million copies.
Music Video
The music video for "Colored People" illustrates various people from different ethnic backgrounds, encapsulating the song's message of racial unity.
Lyrics Meaning
The lyrics start by stating how God put the breath of life into humans, implying that all human beings are equal and should treat each other with respect and love regardless of their skin colour.
Relevance
The song's message is still relevant today, nearly three decades later, with increasing conversations and awareness about racial unity and equality.
Impact on Band’s Career
"Colored People" cemented dc Talk’s status as one of the most influential Christian bands of their time.

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