Run and Tell That

Hey
I can't see why people look at me and only see the color of my face
And then, there's those who try to help, God knows
But always have to put me in my place
Now I won't ask to be colorblind 'cause if you pick a fruit
Then, girl you're sure to find the blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice
Now, I can say it ain't so, but darling what's the use?
The darker the chocolate, the richer the taste
And that's where it's at
Now run and tell that
(Run and tell that)
Uh huh, run and tell that
(Run and tell that)
Hey
I can't see why people disagree each time I tell 'em what I know is true
And if you'd come and see the world I'm from
I bet your heart is gonna feel it too
Now, I could lie, but baby, let's be bold
Vanilla can be nice, but if the truth be told
The blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice
Now, I could say it ain't so, but darling, what's the use?
The darker the chocolate, the richer the taste and that's where it's at
Ohh, now, baby baby, run and tell that
Lil' Inez: Hey you're Tracey, You're my favorite dancer on the Corny Collins show
Seaweed: This is my sister Lil' Inez
Tracey: I saw you at the auditions
Lil' Inez: And you got on the show, Good for you because they kicked me out on my young, gifted, and black behind
Seaweed: Show 'em what you got girl
I'm tired of covering up all my pride
(So give me five on the black hand side)
I got a new way of moving and I got my own voice
(So, how can I help you to shout and rejoice)
Oh, The people 'round here can barely pay their rent
They're tryna make a dollar outta 15 cents, but we got a spirit money just can't buy
It's deep past the river and it soars through the sky (through the sky)
Oh, I can't see the reason it can't be the kinda world we all get our chance, yeah
The time is now and we can show 'em how
Just turn the music up and let's all dance
Cuz somethings are evil when it comes to love, but that ain't quite true
Cuz when push comes to shove
The blacker the berry, the sweeter the juice
Now, I can say it ain't so, but darling what's the use?
The darker the chocolate, the richer the taste and that's where it's at (that's where it's at)
Then baby, run and tell that
(Run and tell that)
You better run and tell that, oh sugar
(Run and tell that)
Now run and tell that, you you
(Run and tell that)
You better run and tell that, heyyyyy ohhhh
That hey