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Passing Complexion by Big Black
Performed by
Big BlackProduced by
Iain BurgessWrited by
Dave Riley & Santiago Durango & Steve AlbiniAbout
Racial passing occurs when a person classified as a member of one racial group is also accepted as a member of a different racial group. A black person with light complexion might pass as white in certain situations to afford a certain privilege or avoid discrimination.
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Passing Complexion Lyrics
[Verse 1]
She was his
She would take his children
Black and white
Like to her own breast
[Verse 2]
There were times
When he could mix
With ordinary
White company
But if the subject ever came up
No one would notice
[Chorus]
He had what they call "Passing Complexion"
He had what they call "Passing Complexion"
He had what they call "Passing Complexion"
He had what they call "Passing Complexion"
[Bridge]
He'd been white, he'd been black
They asked him, "black like that?"
[Outro]
Yeah!
Passing Complexion Q&A
Who wrote Passing Complexion's ?
Passing Complexion was written by Dave Riley & Santiago Durango & Steve Albini.
Who produced Passing Complexion's ?
Passing Complexion was produced by Iain Burgess.
What did Big Black say about "Passing Complexion"?
From the Pig Pile liner notes:
Nowadays we can see talk show panels comprised of people who have to tell people they’re black because they’re pale, don’t look like the “black” archetype, and therefore miss out on all the racism they’re entitled too. If someone can be “black” by proclamation, then t...