According to Du Bois, one of the significances of the “Sorrow Songs” to African American history is that they represent their grief and how they were treated under slavery. On page 5, Du Bois states, “They are the music of an unhappy people, of the children of disappointment; they tell of death and suffering and unvoiced longing toward a truer world, of misty wanderings and hidden ways.” These sorrow songs allowed them to express how much they suffered and showed how they managed to stay strong and hopeful during a time where they were being abused. Du Bois also explains how these songs have been forgotten over time, but they should serve as a reminder of how African Americans coped with their mistreatment. The song that is most significant to me is My Lord What a Mornin’ sung by Harry Belafonte. The depressing melody and the lyrics perfectly express the pain the slaves went through and how they hoped that God would intervene.