Danny Schmidt | Black & Blue | Lyric Video

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The photography in this video is stunning and powerful and emotional, and I wiped tears from my eyes multiple times while compiling the shots. These photos represent difficult and important documentary work by many many incredibly talented photo-journalists and activists. The task of tracking down their names and contacting them for permission and proper attribution, though, proved to be beyond the means of my one-man operation. I tried, and then gave up. My hope is that they will consider the making of this video to be an alignment of our spirits and a worthy collaboration for their work.
Please, if you see your photo in this video, reach out and let me know who you are, and I will add your name to the roll call of credits. And if, for some reason, you don’t want it in the video, I’ll substitute your work out. This video is non-commercial, ads are turned off, and I’m giving the song away for free. Thank you for your contribution to our shared history. - Danny
"BLACK & BLUE" LYRICS:
He was black and they were blue
The colors of a bruise
The colors of another brother
Who's choking on the truth
And so tonight the street’s on fire
Cause that’s the candlelight required
That’s the holy cost of tape and chalk
That’s the crying of the choir
Tell me why, there’s another
Tell me why, in all this time
We’re still defined by color
Tell me why
Tell me when, can the humble hearts of men bend
Bend and bow
And vow to disavow
Well tell me how, then tell me when
He was black and they were white
A cost without a price
A senseless flood of black men’s blood
Now it’s time to shed some light
And so tonight the streets are red
Marking every crooked bend
One by one the march goes on
Delivering the dead
Refrain
Cause I don’t believe that victims go to heaven when they die
They're stuck here as reflections in our eyes
And of all the false confessions swearing that we’ve tried
They’re the voice of silence asking when, and the voice that answers why
He was black and they were blue
The colors of abuse
The colors of another mother
Who’s choked up on the news
And so we fight for streets of gold
Like we were promised and were told
To crown thy good with brotherhood
From soul to shining soul. Tell me why.

[@queer_dreams_of_soothing_r9641]

Your poetry has always brought me feelings of such beauty and sadness. Ever since Parables & Primes, artists like yourself relit my passion of indie/folk music. And now in the face of hundreds of years of racism and violence, you inspire me even more. I’m teaching my daughters about their history from the strumming of my proud black hands and the taught banjo strings. Thank you and god bless.

[@lorraineh5239]

This song is so touching because its so true will our world ever find peace thank you and God bless Danny

[@Wusserjer]

Danny - This anthem is simple and profound, and I don't know many songwriters who can combine those two qualities so well. This is brilliant stuff, my friend, powerful enough to bring tears to my eyes each time I view it. Hi to Carrie and Maizie too! Jerry Schmidt from Iowa

[@lindamanning9202]

Touched my soul....thank you Danny for continuing to make us think...

[@elizabethburnam]

so powerful. And sad. But brilliant.

[@fetermcblues]

Breath taking , deep , honest and to the core

[@gable7]

Well done! It's mournful and soothing at the same time. Thank you.

[@joelelkin4098]

I just loved this, Danny. Excellent, as always.

[@cilesfineline]

Wow, Danny! Your heart and soul shine through here. Thank you!

[@yanasophia1955]

This is why we need the bards voice. Thank you Danny.

[@heifner]

So incredibly moving.
And prophetic.
Sublime.

[@lanirichardson574]

Wow. Thank you. Peace through music.

[@raymondvarney2223]

Wonderful anthem, Danny.

[@wadewesson]

So honest-I love lyrics-we are all asking the same question-thanks-linda

[@VanWilliams]

You’re pretty pretty pretty good