Story Behind The Song
SOJOURNER TRUTH (1797?-1883) suffered through slavery until the age of 30. A spellbinding preacher with a beautiful, powerful singing voice, she became the first black woman to travel across America denouncing slavery. She was a simple, honest and deeply religious activist who stood for freedom and women's rights. Her poise, self-confidence and fiery passion made her into an early national symbol for strong black women.
"I have as much muscle as any man and I can do as much work as any man... And aren't I a woman?" - Sojourner Truth
Song Description
Depicts Sojourner Truth as the fiesty, fearless, American hero she was to become, travelling around the US speaking about against slavery and for the rights of all women.
| Song Length |
3:46 |
Genre |
Rock - Classic, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Restless, In High Spirits |
Subject |
Civil Rights, Feminism |
| Similar Artists |
Bon Jovi, The Doobie Brothers |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
AREN'T I A WOMAN
(J. Sprout)
Born into slavery... in NY State.
Her parents couldn't save her... from cruelty and hate.
She prayed for mercy, ... and eventually,
They passed a law and set her free.
A fiery abolitionist ... as hot as burning coals
She worked in the city ... saving sinner's souls
She helped the homeless women ... taught them how to pray
Giving them the strength to say
REFRAIN: Aren't I a woman!
I've worked as hard as any man.
Aren't I a woman!
I can do anything you can
Aren't I a woman!
The truth is, I know a thing or two
Aren't I a woman!
I deserve my rights the same as you.
She traveled through the country.. sounding out the call
There was passion in her presence... and power in it all
Singing out for freedom... in her animated way
Not afraid to stand and say...
REFRAIN
When slaves and women had no choice
'Cause white men owned the voting booth.
This tall strong preacher raised her voice
To tell the world Sojourner's Truth.
REFRAIN:
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