You know, woman, I been all over this world. In cars. Ships. Trains. I seen men die ways I didn’t even know was possible. I ain’t never saw no roots, no demons, no ghosts, no magic. Just power. And only money can get you that.
See, white folks, they like the blues just fine. They just don’t like the people who make it.
See, we talkin’ numbers now. And numbers always gotta be in conversation with each other. You understand? You gotta negotiate.
Blues wasn’t forced on us like that religion. Nah, son, we brought this with us from home. It’s magic, what we do. It’s sacred, and big.[to Sammie]
You got the talent. That’s for certain. But all this ain’t no life for nobody. I know plenty musicians. I ain’t never met a happy one.[to Sammie]
I ain’t stupid. Your money come with blood.[Annie]All money come with blood.[Elijah ‘Smoke’ Moore]
Chicago ain’t s*** but Mississippi with tall buildings instead of plantations.[to Sammie]
