When you hear people speak of Gil Scott-Heron’s Pieces Of A Man, they often relish over the more politically charged “The Revolution…” and “Home Is Where The Hatred Is.” But for my listening this week, the more personal “Or Down You Fall” ended up getting a few plays.

“Go away
I can’t stand to see your face
Cause you’ve seen the weakest me
And you know I’m only human
Instead of all the things I’d like to be…”

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Gil Scott-Heron – “Or Down You Fall”