Black Jesus
Everlast
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They call me White Devil, Black Jesus Heaven closes, hell freezes Egos trippin, scripts keep flippin Bloods keep bloodin, Crips keep crippin Time keeps slippin and I keep fallin I can't see but I hear them callin Ballers ballin, players playin Haters fightin, righteous payin Dawn breakin, I can keep makin Brooklyn keep takin, shook ones keep shakin No time for fakin, not me I ain't jumpin no bars, just risin like cream And if you diggin the scene, you feelin the vibes Throw your hands in the air, scream out you alive Singin Na-na-na-na-na Singin Na-na-na-na-na Singin Na-na-na-na-na Singin Na-na-na-na-na They call me Black Jesus, White Moses Heaven freezes, hell closes be -boy poses, punk rock chicks The kids are alright but I need my fix If you dig in the mix, feelin the drugs If you keepin it real, if you livin like thugs I spit kisses and hugs like .45 slugs Come back on the one and kiss my love gun Got a look that'll kill, voice that'll carry Half a dozen women that I think I want to marry Got trouble on my mind, I'm refusin to lose And still I gotta find me someone to abuse So won't you run spread the news, help say the word You jump the f*ck back and just act like you heard They call me White Devil, Black Jesus Heaven closes, hell freezes Black Jesus, White Moses Heaven freezes, hell closes Singin Na-na-na-na-na Singin Na-na-na-na-na Singin Na-na-na-na-na Singin Na-na-na-na-na Singin (Waaaah-wah-wah-waaaaah Shooby-doo-waaah Waaaah-wah-wah-waaaaah) They call me white sinner, black martyr Livewire, firestarter Jungle Brother, redneck cracker Freak of nature, new world slacker Sex junkie lookin for a dealer You could play the leper, girl, and I could play the healer Shit is only gettin realer, baby, haven't you heard That the Bird, Bird, Bird, yes, the Bird is the word It go one for the troubled, two for the times Three for my homies and four for the dimes Singin lemons to the limes to the break of dawn Excuse me (six minutes) Everlast, you're on And it go on and on like a rolling stone Baby, anywhere I lay my hat is my home They call me White Devil, Black Jesus Heaven closes, hell freezes Black Jesus, White Moses Heaven freezes, hell closes Singin Na-na-na-na-na (repeated till end)
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Written by: Erik Schrody, Al Frazier, Carl White, John Harris, Turner Wilson, Jr.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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13 facts about this song
Artistry and Composition"Black Jesus" was composed and recorded by Everlast, who is also known as Erik Francis Schrody, an American singer, rapper, actor, and songwriter.
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Album Information"Black Jesus" was a single from Everlast's second solo studio album, "Eat at Whitey's", which was released in the year 2000.
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Genre ClassificationThe song falls under the genre of alternative rock and hip hop, common for most of Everlast's work.
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Chart PerformanceThe track reached the number 15 position on the Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart in the United States.
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Collaboration"Black Jesus" features background vocals from famed singer and songwriter, Santana.
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Song ThemeEvery so often perceived as somewhat controversial, the theme of the song revolves around social inequality and faith, showcasing Everlast's adeptness at blending rock and hip hop.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Black Jesus" was directed by Joseph Kahn. The video offers dramatic imagery, echoing the socio-political themes of the song.
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Commercial SuccessDespite being less commercially successful than some of Everlast's other singles such as "What It’s Like", "Black Jesus" continues to be a fan favourite due to its striking lyricism and thematic potency.
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Shift in Style"Black Jesus" signifies Everlast's shift from his initial hardcore hip hop with the group House of Pain to a more versatile style that incorporates rock and blues.
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Personal BeliefsThrough "Black Jesus", Everlast explored controversial themes related to race, religion, and equality, revealing his personal beliefs and socio-political insightfulness.
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Live PerformancesOne of Everlast's standout performances of "Black Jesus" transpired during Woodstock '99, a music festival that took place in July 1999.
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Critical Reception"Black Jesus" received positive reviews from music critics, who praised Everlast's raw lyrics and passionate delivery.
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Namesake"Black Jesus" is often mistaken as a religious commentary yet Everlast explained in various interviews that it's more about society's tendency to stereotype.
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