Double Agent
Unveiling Hidden Prejudices: Matt Wixson's Revelatory 'Double Agent'
Lyrics
Take a look around the room
Observing the surroundings
Would it be safe to assume
Questioning the safety of assumptions
That since everybody looks like you
Noticing similarities in appearance
They think exactly as you do
Suggesting uniformity in thought
You're always sure to tell your jokes
Engaging in exclusive humor
So far away from them colored folks
Expressing distance from diversity
Because if they heard it then they'd know
Fearing exposure of private opinions
The things you say behind closed doors
Revealing hidden sentiments
Well I hate to ruin your fun
Interrupting the enjoyment
But I rat on everyone
Admitting to betrayal of trust
I keep track of names and places
Keeping tabs on people and locations
And tell all your black coworkers
Informing black colleagues of racism
That you're a racist
Labeling as a racist
Take a look around the room
Repeating the initial observation
Would it be safe to assume
Reiterating the question of safety
That since everybody looks like you
Pointing out uniformity in sexual behavior
They fuck exactly like you do
Stating certainty and dismissing doubts
Any doubts have been dismissed
Asserting no presence of speech impediment
Cuz no one here talks with a lisp
Claiming absence of a particular style
Yeah, no one is a stylist
Denying a specific mannerism
Or has that little floppy wrist
Rejecting a stereotype
Well I hate to ruin your fun
Resuming the disruption of enjoyment
But I remember everyone
Remembering everyone's actions
And I wonder if you'd hate me
Raising the possibility of dislike
If I just stood up and
Contemplating confrontation
Made you fuckers face me
Challenging others to face the speaker
Well there's nowhere to hide
Highlighting the lack of hiding places
Can't get away from prying eyes
Emphasizing constant scrutiny
The double agents and the spies
Introducing the theme of double agents and spies
They're lurking all around you
Indicating their presence around
They're learning all about you
Noting their information-gathering activity
Take a look around the room
Repeating the room observation
Would it be safe to assume
Revisiting the question of safety
That since everybody looks like you
Attributing ignorance to the majority
They're just as ignorant, too
Asserting collective ignorance
They're just as ignorant, too
Reiterating the claim of ignorance
They're just like ignorant you
Concluding with a remark about ignorance
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