Another Man
Silent Echoes of Injustice: Buffalo Nichols' 'Another Man' Chronicles Modern Struggles
Lyrics
Another man is dead
Expresses the repeated occurrence of a man's death.
Another man is dead
Emphasizes the continued theme of death and violence.
Another man is dead
Reiterates the impact of multiple deaths.
They put a bullet in his head
Specifies a violent cause of death, with a bullet to the head.
Another man is dead
Reaffirms the death of another man.
When my grandpa was young
Reflects on the challenges faced by the speaker's grandpa, implying oppression.
He had to hold his tongue
Describes the need for silence to avoid persecution.
Cause they'd hang you from a bridge downtown
Recalls historical racial violence, mentioning hanging from a bridge.
Now they call it stand your ground
Contrasts past oppression with the modern concept of "stand your ground."
Another man is dead
Reiterates the death of another man, connecting it to historical struggles.
21st century don't mean a thing to me
Expresses a disillusionment with the 21st century, suggesting little progress.
Cause it might as well be 1910
Compares the current era unfavorably to the year 1910, indicating a lack of improvement.
They're killing women and killing men
Highlights ongoing violence against both women and men.
Another woman is dead
Repeats the tragic death of another woman, underscoring the pervasive violence.
Another woman's dead
Reiterates the death of another woman, emphasizing its frequency.
Another woman is dead
Expresses the continued occurrence of women's deaths.
Turn signal wasn't on they locked her up and now she's gone
Describes a woman's death resulting from a minor infraction, criticizing disproportionate punishment.
Another woman is dead
Reaffirms the death of another woman, pointing to societal injustices.
No respect for life
Conveys a lack of regard for human life, hinting at systemic dehumanization.
Just a slave in your eyes
Suggests the speaker feels devalued and oppressed.
If you'd rather see me in chains
Addresses the preference for subjugation over freedom.
I guess some things haven't changed
Implies that certain societal attitudes persist despite the passage of time.
Maybe I'm just angry and my words may be cliche
Acknowledges the speaker's anger and frustration, recognizing the potential cliché in their words.
It's hard to write a song while folks get murdered every day
Admits difficulty in creating art while confronted with ongoing societal issues.
I know it ain't so simple
Recognizes the complexity of the issues at hand, rejecting oversimplification.
I just know I'm mad as hell
Expresses intense anger and frustration with the current state of affairs.
Why should we choose between a noose and dying in a Cell?
Questions the choices individuals are forced to make in a system that appears unjust.
They killed another man
States the death of yet another man, emphasizing the repetitive nature of the tragedy.
They killed another man
Reiterates the death of a man, emphasizing the prevalence of violence.
Police pulled a gun on meI was only Seventeen
Shares a personal experience of facing a gun at a young age, linking the speaker to potential victimization.
But I could have been that man
Expresses the speaker's realization that they could have been the victim of violence.
Some folks believe the lies
Criticizes those who believe in false narratives, highlighting the danger of misinformation.
They're fooled by the disguise
Addresses the deception faced by some individuals, cautioning against blind acceptance.
No need to hide behind a white hood
Denounces the use of racial symbolism, suggesting that institutional power can be just as harmful.
When a badge works just as good
Compares the potential harm caused by a badge to that of a white hood, critiquing abuse of authority.
Another man is dead
Concludes with the repetition of another man's death, emphasizing the ongoing cycle of tragedy.
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