That’s What He Said Original Broadway Cast of Parade (Ft. Herndon Lackey, J.B. Adams, Jeff Edgerton & Rufus Bonds)

Song: "That’s What He Said"

Genre: #Musical

Release Year: 1998

Summary: The song reflects on themes of injustice, societal judgment, and the struggle for truth, encapsulating the emotional turmoil faced by the characters. With a blend of poignant lyrics and powerful harmonies, it highlights the impact of words and perceptions. Its dramatic intensity contributes to the cultural narrative of the musical "Parade."

[DORSEY, spoken]
Bring in Jim Conley!

[SOLOISTS, SOLOISTS, GROUP 1, (GROUP 2)]
Lemme see!
What's he
Watch out! Gonna say?
(What's he)
Who's (Gonna say?)
Jim Conley? Jim? Why they gonna
Wait a minute! Call that (Why they gonna)
Lord 'nother Man? (Call that)
N*gger...
Look-a this! Watch out! What's he (Man?)
What's he gonna Gotta say about? (What's he gotta)
What's he gonna Say? (Say about...?)
Say? Oh!
Watch out! Will ya (Oh!)
Look! Look-a that? (Will ya)
Jimmy! Puttin' on airs (Look-a that?)
Now
Wait a minute! (Puttin' on airs)
He's no Slick
No damn good! Good!
Who's As an onion! (Slick as an)
This? What's he gonna (Onion!)
What's he doin'? Do? (What's he gonna)
He's askin' him a What's he gonna (Do?)
Question... What's he gonna Say?
Say... Say? (What's he gonna)
(Say?)

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