Angola, Louisiana

Lyrics

[Verse 1: Gil Scott-Heron] Well, I'm feeling fine But I could have been doing time Well, I'm doing fine, thank you But I could have been pulling time I know a brother man doing time And he didn't commit no crime So, thank you, I'm doing fine 'Cause I could have been pulling time Well [Verse 2: Gil Scott-Heron] I've been painting a picture of Angola, Louisiana Pictures of deals in back alleys where politicians often hide But it's much more important to me than Angola, Louisiana Got a lot to do with justice but more with Gary Tyler's life I got a letter from his mother, said, "Please, say something to my son!" Truth is: Angola, Louisiana, you're the one [Verse 3: Gil Scott-Heron] Well, I ain't never been nowhere near Angola, Louisiana Down in St. Charles Parish where the sun won't go alone Well, but injustice is not confined to Angola, Louisiana No, it can walk in your living room As long as it surrounds your home I'm sending love to brother Tyler, but after all is said and done Truth is: Angola, Louisiana, you're the one [Verse 4: Gil Scott-Heron] Well, I can't tell a man not to defend himself Not at this late stage Can't tell a man he got no rights, nowhere Not in this day and age This song may not touch a whole lot of people Persuaded by the truth But take a look at what's going on, people 'Cause this all could happen to you, yeah [Verse 5: Gil Scott-Heron] Truth is me, now I've been painting a picture of Angola, Louisiana Down in St. Charles Parish, where the sun won't go alone Yeah, but injustice is not confined to Angola, Louisiana Well, it can be in your living room Brother Tyler, hold on, be strong, you're not alone! Said I got a letter from his mother that said, "Please, say something to my son!" Truth is: well, Angola, Louisiana, you're the one [Verse 6: Gil Scott-Heron] Seem like, I say it again Angola, Louisiana sure 'nough the one Never been another one like that one, seem like Angola, Louisiana sure 'nough the one The city blues is sure 'nough news down there Angola, Louisiana sure 'nough the one One for Louise, don't forget Ana please Angola, Louisiana, say [Verse 7: Gil Scott-Heron] Well, I'm doing fine 'cause could have been doing time, yeah Angola, Louisiana, say, "Hey, hey now" I could have been pulling time down near where the sun sure 'nough don't shine, yeah Angola, Louisiana feel like, well I'm doing fine. I could have been pulling time I'm doing fine, but I could have been pulling time Well, I'm doing fine, thank you. I could have been pulling time I'm doing fine. Could have been pulling time, now