Social consciousness, pain, funk, reality, jazz, struggle, lyricism and musicianship at it’s finest. Off the classic Innervisions album (Motown/1973). Written, produced and arranged by Stevie Wonder.
A boy is born in hard time Mississippi
Surrounded by four walls that ain’t so pretty
His parents give him love and affection
To keep him strong, moving in the right direction
Living just enough, just enough for the cityHis father works some days for fourteen hours
And you can bet he barely makes a dollar
His mother goes to scrub the floors for many
And you’d best believe she hardly gets a penny
Living just enough, just enough for the cityDa da da…
Check out covers from Roger Troutman & Zapp, Ray Charles and Ike & Tina after the jump.
