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Labi Siffre initially wrote his song “Something Inside So strong” as a personal expression of his experience as a black, gay man facing prejudice. However, he quickly realized the song’s message resonated with a much broader audience - “just about anyone who had a battle to fight,” whether big or small.
Siffre’s intention with his work has always been to contribute to “human progress,” adn he’s gratified to see his song has been helpful to people over the years.The text also includes a link to a related article about Siffre’s life and experiences.