Top Songs By Curtis Mayfield
Similar Songs
Credits
PERFORMING ARTISTS
Curtis Mayfield
Vocals
Brian Fleming
Background Vocals
Raimundo Thomas
Background Vocals
Charles Pettaway
Background Vocals
Rosemary Woods
Background Vocals
Carlos Glover
Strings
Gary Thompson
Guitar
Mario Thompson
Lead Guitar
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Curtis Mayfield
Songwriter
Brian Fleming
Songwriter
Raimundo Thomas
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Curtis Mayfield
Producer
Brian Fleming
Producer
Rosemary Woods
Producer
Carlos Glover
Mixing Engineer
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Darkness no longer, a child is born
Mother shed tears of joy as baby tests his lungs
But daddy's no there where he ought to be
Somewhere in Georgia, skinnin' and shootin' craps on his knees
[Verse 2]
Another victim born out here in the hood
And based on statistics, it really ain't all good
Welfare takes the tab, and daddy can't sign
And it can't be seen, the family becomes a crime
[Verse 3]
The hunt is on, and brother, you're the prey
Servin' time in jail, it just ain't the way
I'm livin' so hard, baby, that my hair is gray
We got to make a change, it's brand new day
[Verse 4]
A new world order, a brand new day
(It's a new day, it's a new day)
A change of mind for the human race
(It's a new day, it's a new day)
A new world order, a brand new day
(It's a new day, it's a new day)
A change of mind for the human race
[Verse 5]
Operation influx, and it's on the way
We've just marched a million plus the other day
Look, look, we all witnessed the sweat
Rollin' down Ms. Liberty's head
She knows the sleepin' giant's no longer sleepin' dead
[Verse 6]
Oh, what a fulfillment of prophecy
Let us teach the children freedom's never been free
It's okay to cry, go ahead and cry
'Cause Jesus wept, but hope and faith he kept
It's a new day
[Verse 7]
A new world order, a brand new day
(It's a new day, it's a new day)
A change of mind for the human race
(It's a new day, it's a new day)
A new world order, a brand new day
(It's a new day, it's a new day)
A change of mind for the human race
[Verse 8]
The die has been cast, and there's no need to fear
'Cause people, the answer to your prayers are here
Sister Mary, don't you weep, tell Martha not to moan
We need the love, and daddy's comin' home
[Verse 9]
There's no need to worry, the times dictate a plan
Mother earth's given birth to a brand new man
Sister, I know you're misunderstood
But hold on to your man 'cause the future looks good
It's a new day
[Verse 10]
A new world order, a brand new day
(It's a new day, it's a new day)
A change of mind for the human race
(It's a new day, it's a new day)
A new world order, a brand new day
(It's a new day, it's a new day)
A change of mind for the human race
[Verse 11]
Beware of the lies and false prophecies
We are many with eyes but don't all really see
You must be merciful, my friend, to obtain the same
So if you break the chain, don't pass the blame
[Verse 12]
We should say unto all, and I'll say it again
It's not just to win, shake a hand, make a friend
We, who are pure at heart, somehow might see
There's still light in the world, come rejoice with me
It's a new day
[Verse 13]
A new world order, a brand new day
(It's a new day, it's a new day)
A change of mind for the human race
(It's a new day, it's a new day)
A new world order, a brand new day
A change of mind for the human race
[Verse 14]
It's a new day, it's a new day
It's a new day, it's a new day
It's a new day, it's a new day
It's a new day, it's a new day
[Verse 15]
It's a new day, it's a new day
[Verse 16]
Yes, Lord, it's a brand new day
Written by: Brian Fleming, Curtis Mayfield, Raimundo Thomas