Curtis Mayfield: Quotes about understanding

Curtis Mayfield was American singer, songwriter, and record producer. Explore interesting quotes on understanding.

Curtis Mayfield: 30 quotes0 likes

“Hush now child and don't you cry;
Your folks might understand you by and by.
Move on up towards your destination;
You may find from time to time,
Complications.”

Curtis Mayfield

Move on Up, from Curtis (1970).
Song lyrics

“We'll all turn black
So who's to know?
As a matter of fact,
Color, creed and breed must go.
There will be no light,
So there can be no sight.
And you'll judge your fellow man;
Understand bout what is right.
A million music, a million sound
There's neutral thoughts
For the underground.”

Curtis Mayfield

Underground, from Roots (1971).
Song lyrics

“It's hard to understand;
There was love in this man.
I'm sure all would agree
That his misery
Was his woman and things.
Now Freddie's dead;
That's what I said.Everybody's misused him;
Ripped him off and abused him.
Another junkie playin';
Pushin' dope for the man.
A terrible blow, but that's how it go.
Freddie's on the corner now.
If you wanna be a junkie, wow;
Remember, Freddie's dead.”

Curtis Mayfield

Freddie's Dead.
Song lyrics, Super Fly (1972)