Monday, July 11, 2016

Corner Spotight: Janelle Monae & Wondaland Records - Hell You Talmbout



by DaCognegro

No elaborate production. No laundry list of guest starts. No grandiose presentation. This is simply put, unapologetic revolution that will not be filtered for one's comfort and consumption. Backed by only the beating of a drum, Monae and Wondaland's Hell You Talmbout is an admonishment to never forget those whose lives were stolen from us by the hands of authoritative figures.  Though the song was released last year, it's relevance is a sad , but timely reminder that much must be done. Nevertheless, the guiding spirits of these individuals, along with our persistent and proactive engagement, will help navigate us to our proper destination.  Until then, why don't you say his name, say her name....

SAY THEIR NAMES!!



                                 




[Intro]
Hell you
Hell you
Hell you
Hell you
Hell you

[Chorus]
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
[Verse 1]
Walter Scott, say his name
Walter Scott, say his name
Walter Scott, say his name
Walter Scott, won't you say his name?

Jerame Reid, say his name
Jerame Reid, say his name
Jerame Reid, say his name
Jerame Reid, won't you say his name?

Philip White, say his name
Philip White, say his name
Philip White, say his name
Philip White, won't you say his name?


[Pre-Chorus]
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Won't you say his name?

[Chorus]
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout

[Verse 2]
Eric Garner, say his name
Eric Garner, say his name
Eric Garner, say his name
Eric Garner, won't you say his name?

Trayvon Martin, say his name
Trayvon Martin, say his name
Trayvon Martin, say his name
Trayvon Martin, won't you say his name?

Sean Bell, say his name
Sean Bell, say his name
Sean Bell, say his name
Sean Bell, won't you say his name?


[Pre-Chorus]
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Won't you say his name?

[Chorus]
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout

[Verse 3 - Janelle MonĂ¡e]
Freddie Gray, say his name
Freddie Gray, say his name
Freddie Gray, say his name
Freddie Gray, won't you say his name?

Aiyana Jones, say her name
Aiyana Jones, say her name
Aiyana Jones, say her name
Aiyana Jones, won't you say her name?

Sandra Bland, say her name
Sandra Bland, say her name
Sandra Bland, say her name
Sandra Bland, won't you say her name?


[Pre-Chorus]
Say her name
Say her name
Say her name
Say her name
Say her name
Say her name
Say her name
Won't you say her name?

[Chorus]
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout

[Verse 4 - Jidenna]
Kimani Gray, say his name
Kimani Gray, say his name
Kimani Gray, say his name
Kimani Gray, won't you say his name?

John Crawford, say his name
John Crawford, say his name
John Crawford, say his name
John Crawford, won't you say his name?

Michael Brown, say his name
Michael Brown, say his name
Michael Brown, say his name
Michael Brown, won't you say his name?


[Pre-Chorus]
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Won't you say his name?

[Chorus]
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout

[Verse 5 - St. Beauty]
Miriam Carey, say her name
Miriam Carey, say her name
Miriam Carey, say her name
Miriam Carey, say her name

Sharonda Singleton, say her name
Sharonda Singleton, say her name
Sharonda Singleton, say her name
Sharonda Singleton, say her name

Emmett Till, say his name
Emmett Till, say his name
Emmett Till, say his name
Emmett Till, won't you say his name?


[Pre-Chorus]
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Won't you say his name?

[Chorus]
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout

[Verse 6 - Roman GianArthur]
Tommy Yancy, say his name
Tommy Yancy, say his name
Tommy Yancy, say his name
Tommy Yancy, say his name

Jordan Baker, say his name
Jordan Baker, say his name
Jordan Baker, say his name
Jordan Baker, say his name

Say his name, won't you say his name?
Amadou Diallo, say his name
Amadou Diallo, say his name
Amadou Diallo, say his name
Amadou Diallo, say his name


[Pre-Chorus]
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Say his name
Won't you say his name?

[Chorus]
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout

[Outro]
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout
Hell you talmbout

2 comments:

  1. As a Mother of two sons this truly saddens me, all people are precious in God's eyes. God does not value one group more than the other. Life is precious ! Embrace our children, and respect our differences.

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  2. As a Mother of two sons this truly saddens me, all people are precious in God's eyes. God does not value one group more than the other. Life is precious ! Embrace our children, and respect our differences.

    ReplyDelete