Southern Man
Southern Man's Cry: Unveiling the Weight of History
Lyrics
Southern man better keep your head
Southern man, be cautious and vigilant
Don't forget what your good book said
Reminder not to forget the teachings of the Bible
Southern change is gonna come at last
Anticipation of significant change in the South
Now your crosses are burning fast
Reference to burning crosses, symbolizing racial tension or hatred
Southern man
Reiteration of addressing the Southern man
Southern man better keep your head
Continuation of caution for the Southern man
Don't forget what your good book said
Reiteration of not forgetting biblical teachings
Southern change is gonna come at last
Reiteration of anticipating change in the South
Now your crosses are burning fast
Continuation of the reference to burning crosses
Southern man
Reiteration of addressing the Southern man
I saw cotton and I saw black
Observation of contrast between cotton fields and black communities
Tall white mansions and little shacks
Description of socio-economic contrast with white mansions and shacks
Southern man, when will you pay them back?
Questioning when the Southern man will repay historical debts
I heard screaming and bullwhips cracking
Recollection of the harsh sounds of oppression, whips, and screams
How long? How long? Oh, I've got to know
Expression of urgency and a desire for answers about the duration of suffering
Southern man better keep your head
Repeated caution for the Southern man
Don't forget what your good book said
Repeated reminder of biblical teachings
Southern change gonna come at last
Repeated anticipation of change in the South
Now your crosses are burning fast
Repeated reference to burning crosses
Southern man
Final reiteration of addressing the Southern man
Lily Bellе, your hair is golden brown
Mention of Lily Belle with golden brown hair
I've seen your black man coming around
Acknowledgment of a black man associated with Lily Belle
Swear by God, I'm gonna cut him down!
Strong declaration of intention to harm the black man
I hеard screaming and bullwhips cracking
Recollection of the disturbing sounds of oppression
How long? How long? Oh, I've got to know
Reiteration of the urgent need for answers regarding suffering duration
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