You Are What You Is The Persuasions

"You Are What You Is" by The Persuasions, released in 1987, is an a cappella song blending soul and R&B. It explores themes of identity and authenticity, emphasizing that one's actions define who they are. The unique vocal harmonies and rhythmic patterns showcase their distinct style. The song resonates with messages of self-acceptance. #R&B

Do you know what you are?
You are what you is
You is what you am
(A cow don't make ham . . . )
You ain't what you're not
So see what you got
You are what you is
An' that's all it 'tis

A foolish young man
From a middle class fam'ly
Started singin' the blues
Cause he thought it was manly
Now he talks like the Kingfish
("Saffiiiee!")
From Amos 'n Andy
("Holy mack'l dere . . . Holy mack'l dere!")
He tells you that chitlins
(Chitlins!)
Well, they taste just like candy
He thinks that he's got
De whole thang down
From the Nivea Lotion
To de Royal Crown

Do you know what you are?
You are what you is
You is what you am
(A cow don't make ham . . . )
You ain't what you're not
So see what you got
You are what you is
An' that's all it 'tis

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