Colored People
dc Talk
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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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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.
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Album ReleaseThe song was included in the album named "Jesus Freak," released by dc Talk in 1995.
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Song ThemeThe song advocates racial unity and celebrates cultural diversity. It urges listeners to respect all people regardless of their skin color or ethnic origin.
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Chart TopperIt was a major hit on Christian radio and reached number 1 on the Billboard Christian Songs chart.
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Award Win"Colored People" was one of the songs that helped "Jesus Freak" win a Grammy Award for Best Rock Gospel Album in 1997.
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Band Membersdc Talk consists of Toby McKeehan, Kevin Max, and Michael Tait. All three members share lead vocal duties on the track.
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SongwriterToby 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.
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Album SalesThe "Jesus Freak" album, which features "Colored People," was certified double platinum in the United States and sold over two million copies.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Colored People" illustrates various people from different ethnic backgrounds, encapsulating the song's message of racial unity.
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Lyrics MeaningThe 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.
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RelevanceThe song's message is still relevant today, nearly three decades later, with increasing conversations and awareness about racial unity and equality.
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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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