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Pieces of a Man

Song · 1971 · Gil Scott‐Heron. Album: Pieces of a Man

When a pink slip breaks a whole family 🧩

Who it's for

Gil Scott-Heron sings from a son's view as his father comes apart after losing his job.

Shaken and sad→Compassionate understanding

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What it is

"Pieces of a Man" is the title track of Gil Scott-Heron's 1971 album, made with collaborator Brian Jackson. The song tells the story of a man who breaks down after losing his job, as seen through the eyes of his son.

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You are the bows from which your children as living arrows are sent forth.Kahlil Gibran, The Prophet, “On Children”

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