Cause your mama's name was lonely, and your daddy's name wa… - Nina Simone

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Cause your mama's name was lonely, and your daddy's name was pain. And they called you little sorrow, cus you'll never love again. You ain't got no one to hold you. You ain't got no one to care. if you'd only understand it. nobody wants you anywhere.

Nina Simone

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About Nina Simone

Nina Simone (born Eunice Kathleen Waymon; February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003) was an American singer, songwriter, pianist, and civil rights activist. Her music spanned many musical styles including classical, jazz, blues, folk, R&B, gospel, and pop.

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Pen Names: The Songstress

Birth Name: Eunice Kathleen Waymon

Alternative Names: High Priestess of Soul

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