Stevie Wonder

Released: October 28, 1972

Songwriter: Stevie Wonder

Producer: Stevie Wonder

[Chorus 1]
Your name is big brother
You say that you're watching me on the telly
Seeing me go nowhere
Your name is big brother
You say that you're tired of me protesting
Children dying everyday
My name is nobody
But I can't wait to see your face inside my door

[Chorus 2]
Your name is big brother
You say that you got me all in your notebook
Writing it down everyday
Your name is I'll see ya
I'll change if you vote me in as the pres
The President of your soul
I live in the ghetto
You just come to visit me 'round election time

[Bridge]
I live in the ghetto
Someday I will move on my feet to the other side

[Verse 1]
My name is secluded
We live in a house the size of a matchbox
Roaches live with us wall to wall

[Verse 2]
You've killed all our leaders
I don't even have to do nothing to you
You'll cause your own country to fall

Despite losing his sight at a young age, Stevie Wonder went on to become one of the most celebrated soul songwriters of the late 20th century. His songs manage to both innovate and catch the ears of listeners of all dispositions, whilst also being big chart hits.

Incredibly influential amongst musical circles, his voice rendered modern British soul-songwriter James Morrison close to tears the first time he heard it.

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