(Something Inside) So Strong
Labi Siffre
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The higher you build your barriers The taller I become The further you take my rights away The faster I will run You can deny me, you can decide To turn your face away No matter 'cause there's Something inside so strong I know that I can make it Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong You thought that my pride was gone, oh no There's something inside so strong Oh, something inside so strong The more you refuse to hear my voice (ooh-weh ooh-weh ooh-weh ooh-weh) The louder I will sing You hide behind walls of Jericho (ooh-weh ooh-weh ooh-weh ooh-weh) Your lies will come tumbling Deny my place in time, you squander wealth that's mine My light will shine so brightly it will blind you Because there's Something inside so strong, strong I know that I can make it Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong You thought that my pride was gone, oh no There's something inside so strong Oh, something inside so strong Brothers and sisters When they insist we're just not good enough Well we know better Just look him in his eyes and say We're gonna do it anyway We're gonna do it anyway There's something inside so strong And I know that I can make it Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong You thought that my pride was gone, oh no There's something inside so strong, oh Something inside so strong Brothers and sisters When they insist we're just not good enough Well we know better Just look him in his eyes and say We're gonna do it anyway We're gonna do it anyway We're gonna do it anyway We're gonna do it anyway Because there's Something inside so strong, (something inside so strong) I know that I can make it Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong You thought that my pride was gone, oh no, oh no There's something inside so strong Something inside so strong (oh oh yeah) I know that I can make it Though you're doing me wrong, so wrong You thought that my pride was gone, oh no, oh no There's something inside so strong Oh oh, something inside so strong Oh oh, something inside so strong Oh oh, something inside so strong
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11 facts about this song
Song Background"(Something Inside) So Strong" is the title track of the 1987 album by British soul singer Labi Siffre.
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InspirationThe song was inspired by Siffre's experiences as a homosexual child, teenager and man in British society and his dislike of apartheid, racism, and homophobia.
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CompositionThe song is a blend of pop, soul and gospel influences. It’s carried by a stirring melody coupled with deeply emotional and powerful lyrics.
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Chart PerformanceIn terms of chart performance, the track saw great success. It hit number four in the United Kingdom charts and remains Siffre's biggest solo hit.
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Widespread ImpactThe song has been covered by many artists all around the globe, making it a global anthem for human rights and dignity.
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Anti-Apartheid ReferenceThe song references a protest that took place against the South African apartheid regime in which black school children were shot by the South African Army. Stephen Biko, an anti-apartheid activist, is mentioned in the song.
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RecognitionIn a poll conducted by the UK's ITV in 2012, "(Something Inside) So Strong" was voted Britain's fifth favorite number one song of the 1980s.
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Cultural InfluenceThe song continues to be popular and is often performed at festivals and other public gatherings as a song of unity and resilience.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song shows Siffre as a lone figure standing against a vast military force, symbolizing the power of the individual when standing up against oppression.
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Eventual RecognitionDespite his success, Labi Siffre did not receive widespread recognition until his song "It Must Be Love" was covered by the band Madness in the 1980s, leading people to explore his earlier works like "(Something Inside) So Strong."
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LegacyHis music, especially singles like "(Something Inside) So Strong," helped shape the landscape of British soul and pop music and paved the way for future generations of artists.
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