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Young Gifted And Black
Elton John
Young, gifted and black
Oh what a lovely precious dream
To be young, gifted and black
Open your heart to what I mean
In the whole world you know
There's a million boys and girls
Who are young, gifted and black
And that's a fact
Young, gifted and black
We must begin to tell our young
There's a world waiting for you
This is a quest that's just begun
When you feel really low
Yeah, there's a great truth you should know
When you're young, gifted and black
Your soul's intact
Young, gifted and black
How I long to know the truth
There are times when I look back
And I am haunted by my youth
Oh but my joy of today
Is that we can all be proud to say
To be young, gifted and black
Is where it's at
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About this Song
Young Gifted and Black by Elton John is a powerful anthem celebrating the talents and potential of Black youth. The song emphasizes the importance of self-belief, empowerment, and pride in one's heritage. Key themes include self-identity, resilience, and the pursuit of one's dreams despite societal challenges. Particularly poignant moments in the song include references to historical struggles and the ongoing fight for equality, highlighting both the pride and the pain of the Black experience.
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