Some Years Ago Lyrics - Stevie Wonder

Once upon the blood of many 

We were cast as less than any 

To so much a point some still believe 

Smaller scene, a world much bigger 

Where it's okay to play with the word "nigger" 

Yet would we knowing all the grief and death it breeds 

But that was some years ago 

When we had more hope than money 

A time and a world ago 

When our hearts were made of steel 

Back then it was all about 

Stamping all the hatred out 

So that now there would be no doubt 

Who wouldn't have to heal 

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But why if so long ago 

We're seen safe only when funny 

As if there's no need to show 

Deep inside what we really feel 

Yet those things when brought to view 

Seem to bother but a few 

No if we don't come for real 

Our wounds won't heal 

Black silhouettes used as target practice 

There's Darkie Toothpaste borne out of this malice 

These stereotypical images come to mind 

Figurines, mascots, postcards of us hanging 

Most recent here, of one of us dragging 

The propaganda machine must tell the truth 

This time stop lying 

But that was some years ago 

When we had more hope than money 

A time and a world ago 

When our hearts were made of steel 

Back then it was all about 

Stamping all the hatred out 

So that now there would be no doubt 

Who wouldn't have to heal 

But why if so long ago 

We're seen safe only when funny 

As if there's no need to show 

Deep inside what we really feel 

Yet those things when brought to view 

Seem to bother but a few 

No if we don't come for real 

Our wounds won't heal 

But that was some years ago 

When we had more hope than money 

A time and a world ago 

When our hearts were made of steel 

Back then it was all about 

Stamping all the hatred out 

So that now there would be no doubt 

Who wouldn't have to heal 

Oh, what if so long ago 

We're seen safe only when funny 

As if there's no need to show 

Deep inside what we really feel 

Yet those things when brought to view 

Seem to bother but a few 

No if we don't come for real 

Our wounds won't heal 

No if we don't come for real 

Our wounds won't heal