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Across The Lines
Tracy Chapman
Across the lines
Who would dare to go
Under the bridge
Over the tracks
That seperates whites from blacks
Choose sides
Or run for your life
Tonight the riots begin
On the back streets of America
They kill the dream of America
Little black girl gets assaulted
Ain't no reason why
Newspaper prints the story
And racist tempers fly
Next day it starts a riot
Knives and guns are drawn
Two black boys get killed
One white boy goes blind
Across the lines
Who would dare to go
Under the bridge
Over the tracks
That seperates whites from blacks
Choose sides
Or run for your life
Tonight the riots begin
On the back streets of America
They kill the dream of America
Little black girl gets assaulted
Don't no one know her name
Lots of people hurt and angry
She's the one to blame
Across the lines
Who would dare to go
Under the bridge
Over the tracks
That seperates whites from blacks
Choose sides
Or run for your life
Tonight the riots begin
On the back streets of America
They kill the dream of America
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Translated byAllen Morningstar
About this Song
Across The Lines by Tracy Chapman addresses issues of racial tension and social division. The song narrates the story of a society deeply divided along racial lines, highlighting the struggles and injustices faced by marginalized communities. Key themes include racism, inequality, and the longing for societal harmony and understanding. Poignant moments in the song include the depiction of riots and the heartfelt plea for crossing the dividing lines to achieve unity and peace.
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