This is an amazing early video that Spike Lee directed at the Gleasons Gym in NY. The video was shot in 1 day and Ms. Chapman was nervous when she shot. She really only communicated w/ Spike and took his direction to the t. Personally I got the feeling Tracy didn't realize her beauty- - -I wanted to go up to her and tell her she was the most beautiful woman in the world. Beyond Dark Chocolate Beauty. Notwithstanding her words had the power to crack the earth and the song is the rage a black person feels at the height of injustice. Born to fight. Director of Photography: Ernest Dickerson.
When I first heard this tune, it touched the inner part of my soul! It was like the ancestors were speaking to me through her and telling me to don't give in or up to this corrupt system! The struggle continues...
Tracy Chapman grew up an eclectic, dark-skinned Black girl in a poor, Ohio neighborhood. So did I. It doesn't seem like she was accepted much growing up ❤️
Me too. And that was back home in Congo (Africa). That's how loved and famous she was. I'm not sure if Tracy knows it or not. I used to listen to her back to back and knew to sing her songs as a teenager although a French speaker back then. And my brother used to take the boombox to take a shower 😆 We just loved her in my family. My siblings and I, especially my elder brother and I, were so fond of her music ❤🧡💙💚💛💜🤎🤍 I remember the first time I brought The "Crossroads" album home. My brother jumped when he listened to "Subcity", and said, "is it her new album? Woooooowww..." Beautiful memories... 🥰 Love you, Tracy 💝
This song is for the people where whitey ain't allowed. Neither are their smart phones for selfies. I loved this song the very first time I heard it. 4am one summer morning on MTV back in 1989. And was played at 4am for a reason. I think it's your best work Tracy. And I live it every day. Thanks!
Where are you and why can’t anyone use 15 sec. clips of your songs on social media? There’s an entire generation missing out on you as a result. Please open some of your music up. I just want to lift you up to where I wish you were with this new generation. 🙏🏾♥️♥️♥️♥️
@@raneenaomi6293 , peace be, but the symbol ☮️ is not a good one ( i hope that you are a christian), it's a broken arms reversed cross and also it is a symbol from Woodstock where even if it was a manifestation for peace, there were involved drugs too. Peace Search if you want ,, truthunited- symbols explained"
This is the best music out right now. I have always loved your music, but I just stumbled onto your youtube. Powerful songs I didn't know about. This kind of music is making a difference for so many people, for me specifically so thank you. Really enjoying this music. Hope to see a lot more of it.
Es una cancion muy fuerte, la lucha de la gente de color oscuro. reivindicando sus derechos civiles. Amo a los afroamericanos. Viva Mandela, viva Desmod Tutu, viva Marin Luther King
They trying to dig into my soul. Take away the spirit of my God. Ain't no man, no woman, nor beast alive that can beat me cause I'm born to fight. Great song. 🎶 🎤 🎸 ♥
They're tryin' to take away my pride By stripping me of everyhing I own They're tryin' to hurt me inside And make me into a white man's drone But this one's not for sale And I was born to fight I ain't been knocked down yet I was born to fight I'm the surest bet There ain't no man no woman No beast alive that can beat me 'Cause I'm born to fight They're tryin' to dig into my soul And take away the spirit of my god They're tryin' to take control And monitor my every thought I won't let down my guard And I was born to fight I ain't been knocked down yet I was born to fight I'm the surest bet There ain't no man no woman No beast alive that can beat me 'Cause I'm born to fight
I love this song , I showed it. To my husband and he heRt failure because she says turn int the white mans drone. We are from ca. Were we are the minority and there was just a rally up at Berkeley that really made him mad and he couldn’t get past it. I tried to tell him this is not a white against black song. This is about all oppression by any stupid ignorant people that oppress others. He always feels as a white man he is 7nder attack for things he has no control over things that happen generations before we were born. We are a mixed family our own family is mixed races but my husband second is white European. First generation American his father and mother both fled Hungary during ww2, when the communist conquered their country. He gets so worked up and angry if he sees a young black man scream about what is owed to him because his great great grandfather was a slave. In America now everyone can educate themselves and strive to be better. I am not saying a black won’t get pulled over for being black. God I live in the Bay Area Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. I just wish people would educate themselves and feel compassion and empathy for others. He’s past the young black men yelling but not doing. Now the fight is different Muslim vs Christian. It’s the Middle East that scares him. For once black and white have something to fight together against. Personally I am a nurse I don’t care if your white black purple yellow or green. I would take a baby of every color if I could. We are all born into this world we come in the same way and we die just the same. I am currently working hospice and I tell you it doesn’t matter if the mother or father that is dying is white black brown or yellow, they all feel pain the same, the families all grieve the same. People are ignorant and stupid and it makes me very sad and like you Tracy I too am a fighter. I’ve been knocked down so many times I can’t count but I get up and fight for my right to be me. Thank You Tracy !!! Can not believe I never heard this song it’s one of my favorites. But. Like I used to sing for you. Tracy you can sing anytime. Do you know emojis won’t let you change the color once you use one I was going to give a thumbs up in every color. Won’t do it.ughhh
Go girl. God bless you sweetheart. You're so right we're all the same, one God one Spirit one life one love one chance to attain Heaven through loving and accepting all lives are precious to God, only one thing is pure and that is Love. Love is God. Please God receive life. Keep on loving Neva. From Jason and Marissa in leeds England.
Please, contemporary artists do their own versions of her work. She is a lesbian to boot. She had a relationship with Alice Walker at one point (the first African American female author to win the Pulitzer Prize back in the 80s)
Say He IS ALLAH THE ONE ( THE UNIQUE). ALLAH THE SELF SUFFICIENT THE ETERNAL. HE DOES NOT BEGET NOR IS HE BEGOTTON AND THERE IS NOTHING COMPARABLE NOR UNLIKE TO HIM. Forgive us all..o Allah the God of all
The view count is insulting. This should have 8 billion views.
I know right!!! Thank you 😫😫😫
seriously though!! 2 years later and i concur!!!!!
This is an amazing early video that Spike Lee directed at the Gleasons Gym in NY. The video was shot in 1 day and Ms. Chapman was nervous when she shot. She really only communicated w/ Spike and took his direction to the t. Personally I got the feeling Tracy didn't realize her beauty- - -I wanted to go up to her and tell her she was the most beautiful woman in the world. Beyond Dark Chocolate Beauty. Notwithstanding her words had the power to crack the earth and the song is the rage a black person feels at the height of injustice. Born to fight. Director of Photography: Ernest Dickerson.
Thanks for the info@kevikevness
When I first heard this tune, it touched the inner part of my soul! It was like the ancestors were speaking to me through her and telling me to don't give in or up to this corrupt system! The struggle continues...
Tracy Chapman grew up an eclectic, dark-skinned Black girl in a poor, Ohio neighborhood. So did I. It doesn't seem like she was accepted much growing up ❤️
I agree
@@reneerobinson3559 🥺❤️🖤💚
Tracy Chapman in front of camera and Spike Lee behind it made one of the few truly moving videos ever!
Happy Black History Month ❤ Beautiful Black Lady Auntie Tracy and this Beautiful song 🎵
This woman is so relevant!!
Always. Timeless as truth.
It is a lie that makes people crazy/sick. - Martha Beck
We need this song now more than ever. Thanks, Tracy.
Join me in posting it on facebook my brother
2 years later
More than in the 50s or 60s?
Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeees 💖💖💖💖💯
@@deroc0775 well allways
Why haven't I ever heard this so very, powerful song?
This song is THE SHIT, I absolutely love it!!!
she was the most beautiful woman in the world. so true
Timeless beauty as truth.
It is a lie that makes people crazy/sick. - Martha Beck
she IS
A great song for humanity from Ms. Chapman among the Greatest of Artists
She is pure I love her soul man and does stuff not just talk thanks Tracey ur one the best people on this universe
Another anthem for my life.
This song is so relevant to today. Never give up!
A green Tracy Chapman is the truth!!!! I’m a whole grown ass man out here and this is the music that holds me when I need to be held. All of her music
This is what I play when I’m feeling beaten down, and need to stand back up.
Ive loved her music since I was a child! Happy I found this song♡♡
Me too. And that was back home in Congo (Africa). That's how loved and famous she was. I'm not sure if Tracy knows it or not.
I used to listen to her back to back and knew to sing her songs as a teenager although a French speaker back then. And my brother used to take the boombox to take a shower 😆
We just loved her in my family. My siblings and I, especially my elder brother and I, were so fond of her music ❤🧡💙💚💛💜🤎🤍
I remember the first time I brought The "Crossroads" album home. My brother jumped when he listened to "Subcity", and said, "is it her new album? Woooooowww..."
Beautiful memories... 🥰
Love you, Tracy 💝
This song is what I play to remind me that I have to stay off my knees and fight when I’m scared. Thanks Tracy
Tracy's lyrics inspires me live a positive life each and every day. From her Crossroads album, "Born To Fight" is the most inspirational to me.
This song is for the people where whitey ain't allowed. Neither are their smart phones for selfies. I loved this song the very first time I heard it. 4am one summer morning on MTV back in 1989. And was played at 4am for a reason.
I think it's your best work Tracy. And I live it every day. Thanks!
An overlooked release. This whole album is amazing. Never saw this video before.... I love it. Never give up... You are born to fighr
Theme tune too 2020 ✨
She is a legit goddess
Where are you and why can’t anyone use 15 sec. clips of your songs on social media? There’s an entire generation missing out on you as a result. Please open some of your music up. I just want to lift you up to where I wish you were with this new generation. 🙏🏾♥️♥️♥️♥️
This song very beautiful ♥️
Who’s still listening this to fight their demons
Thank you so much Tracy Chapman 🎶❤️🤍💙💚😍😍😍😍🔥💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
There ain't no man no woman no beast alive that can beat me
MLK: what you must know is that you are equal to any person. So by definition, no one has more power than you.
Gonna be my first ring walk song
The magnificent Tracy Chapman ❤
I just love this woman
I’m with you! i was born to stand up for myself! I have been knocked down hard but I’m coming out soon!!
Tracy was my uncle's favourite singer.. He was a real fighter and a talented artist..As I grow up I see that we have so much in commun..I miss him
My Favorite Tracy Chapman Song Ever.
My most favorite video, Best part for myself, Is the part of Malcolm X!!.
I love this music and this voice
Love this song. It never lost its relevance. Greetings from Germany.
Tank you , wee hope the movement continue, peace for all
🌻🌱☮️Peace and restoration of a loving spirit and respect for the natural world is what is DESPERATELY needed!! Please be kind to one another.💌
@@raneenaomi6293 , peace be, but the symbol ☮️ is not a good one ( i hope that you are a christian), it's a broken arms reversed cross and also it is a symbol from Woodstock where even if it was a manifestation for peace, there were involved drugs too.
Peace
Search if you want ,, truthunited- symbols explained"
TRACY! TRACY! TRACY! YOU HAVE ALWAYS GOT YOUR FINGER ON WHAT IS TELLING THE TRUTH WHAT WOULD WE DO WITHOUT YOU ??
She is timeless as truth.
It is a lie that makes people crazy/sick. - Martha Beck
Just love listening to her music
30 march 1964/30 march 2019 happy birdhay too you traaaaaaaaaaaaaaaacy Chapman 🎂🎈🎸🙏🎈🎈🎈🎈🎈🎸🎂🎂
Amazing song
I love you Tracy!
This is the best music out right now. I have always loved your music, but I just stumbled onto your youtube. Powerful songs I didn't know about. This kind of music is making a difference for so many people, for me specifically so thank you. Really enjoying this music. Hope to see a lot more of it.
❤️ Tracy Chapman ❤️
this is my song,always will be.
love you love you Tracy 💜
❤❤❤❤❤ vive la liberté jolie texte belle interprétation meeeeeeeeerci bookou Tracy Chapman 👏🎸🎸🎸🎶🎼🎙 braaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaavo 😘
Es una cancion muy fuerte, la lucha de la gente de color oscuro. reivindicando sus derechos civiles. Amo a los afroamericanos. Viva Mandela, viva Desmod Tutu, viva Marin Luther King
OMG muchas gracias Tracy, finally we get the video up.
I used to listen to this song spin on cassette in a silver boombox.
They trying to dig into my soul. Take away the spirit of my God. Ain't no man, no woman, nor beast alive that can beat me cause I'm born to fight. Great song. 🎶 🎤 🎸 ♥
Come to Toronto. ❤
2020 - YASSS, Please come to Toronto!
Used to bump this album..this and terrence Trent darby...real ting dem..no beast alive has beat me yet
Keep fighting till the end don't ever give up
They're tryin' to take away my pride
By stripping me of everyhing I own
They're tryin' to hurt me inside
And make me into a white man's drone
But this one's not for sale
And I was born to fight
I ain't been knocked down yet
I was born to fight
I'm the surest bet
There ain't no man no woman
No beast alive that can beat me
'Cause I'm born to fight
They're tryin' to dig into my soul
And take away the spirit of my god
They're tryin' to take control
And monitor my every thought
I won't let down my guard
And I was born to fight
I ain't been knocked down yet
I was born to fight
I'm the surest bet
There ain't no man no woman
No beast alive that can beat me
'Cause I'm born to fight
Thank you for sharing the lyrics. xx
What about what she sings about white man?
@@kimberleytotherow4657 she said what she said..read the lyrics...
Who listening this song in december 2020
Dynamic Innovative Inspired Timeless Relevant
Legacy
Tracy Chapman hits the mark
Always. Timeless as truth.
It is a lie that makes people crazy/sick. - Martha Beck
even in 2020
BLM ALWAYS ❤️
I always imagined Shug (The Color Purple) singing this song.
Apartheid "talkin'about a revolution Nelson Mandela 💓tracy chapmam 🎸🎶🤩
L'm cause born to fight 🎸merci boookou tracy chapmam 🎸
Sucesso lindona...
Fists up..till our last breath
Beautiful song!
I was born to fighttttt yea
その昔は自由も得難く、今も平和は歪められ続けてる観
奇跡の地球の表皮の上で 欲にまみれた我が物顔のヒト達が 地球を壊し続けるのみかなぁ
Yesssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss
Justice🙈🙊🙉💥
I love this!
4;52pm 1/29/2018 Montgomery Alabama
Paulbyron Desfosses we praise you Mrs Rosa Althea parks.
this is my story, this is my journey.
When you think you are down for the ten count, listen to this song. 🎶 🎵 🪕 🎼
Quelle voix !!!!!!
Who here listening to this after a protest?
I like this film clip
I love this song , I showed it. To my husband and he heRt failure because she says turn int the white mans drone. We are from ca. Were we are the minority and there was just a rally up at Berkeley that really made him mad and he couldn’t get past it. I tried to tell him this is not a white against black song. This is about all oppression by any stupid ignorant people that oppress others. He always feels as a white man he is 7nder attack for things he has no control over things that happen generations before we were born. We are a mixed family our own family is mixed races but my husband second is white European. First generation American his father and mother both fled Hungary during ww2, when the communist conquered their country. He gets so worked up and angry if he sees a young black man scream about what is owed to him because his great great grandfather was a slave. In America now everyone can educate themselves and strive to be better. I am not saying a black won’t get pulled over for being black. God I live in the Bay Area Oakland, San Francisco, and San Jose. I just wish people would educate themselves and feel compassion and empathy for others. He’s past the young black men yelling but not doing. Now the fight is different Muslim vs Christian. It’s the Middle East that scares him. For once black and white have something to fight together against. Personally I am a nurse I don’t care if your white black purple yellow or green. I would take a baby of every color if I could. We are all born into this world we come in the same way and we die just the same. I am currently working hospice and I tell you it doesn’t matter if the mother or father that is dying is white black brown or yellow, they all feel pain the same, the families all grieve the same. People are ignorant and stupid and it makes me very sad and like you Tracy I too am a fighter. I’ve been knocked down so many times I can’t count but I get up and fight for my right to be me. Thank You Tracy !!! Can not believe I never heard this song it’s one of my favorites. But. Like I used to sing for you. Tracy you can sing anytime. Do you know emojis won’t let you change the color once you use one I was going to give a thumbs up in every color. Won’t do it.ughhh
Go girl. God bless you sweetheart. You're so right we're all the same, one God one Spirit one life one love one chance to attain Heaven through loving and accepting all lives are precious to God, only one thing is pure and that is Love. Love is God. Please God receive life. Keep on loving Neva. From Jason and Marissa in leeds England.
Serarch on CZcams,Quran :96.Surah Al- Alaq arabic and english translation. (This is the first surah was revealed through angel) ......
☠️ Music!
Again wow
Go vote 🗳 Nov.3rd 2020!
Please, contemporary artists do their own versions of her work. She is a lesbian to boot. She had a relationship with Alice Walker at one point (the first African American female author to win the Pulitzer Prize back in the 80s)
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2022 stil ere 😂
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Tracy Chapman - Born To Fight (Official Music Video) 2020
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2018?
Apparently, Spike Lee directed this.
Yes, he did.
who is here 2020? #blacklivesmatter #borntofight
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I thought she was a guy I didnt know she was agirl wow amazing
directed by spike Lee.
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I actually always thought Tracy Chapman was a man, sorry born in 1992. But this song is a good one.
Say He IS ALLAH THE ONE ( THE UNIQUE).
ALLAH THE SELF SUFFICIENT THE ETERNAL.
HE DOES NOT BEGET NOR IS HE BEGOTTON
AND THERE IS NOTHING COMPARABLE NOR UNLIKE TO HIM.
Forgive us all..o Allah the God of all
#BLACKLIVESMATTERS