Died a Jew
Died a Jew: Embracing Identity Amidst Controversy
Lyrics
You say you hate the shade of face for my father's share crops
You express dislike for the skin color resulting from my father's sharecropping history.
My people were slaves before yours invented hip-hop
I acknowledge historical oppression; my ancestors were slaves before the invention of hip-hop by your people.
Apologize but I'm in on the joke
I acknowledge the tension but find humor in it.
Another brother to scoff at the dancing patterns of white folk
I'm another person you criticize, mocking the dance patterns of white people.
I think I'm fine the way I am
I'm content with who I am.
(and yes I chase my milk with ham)
(Humorous aside) I don't conform entirely; I enjoy unconventional combinations like milk with ham.
I think I'm fine the way I am
I reiterate my self-acceptance.
Jesus died a Jew
Referencing Jesus, who was Jewish.
Pupils painted blue
Symbolic reference to a distinctive feature, possibly indicating a unique perspective.
You haters know it's true
Asserting the truth despite opposition or hatred.
Jesus died a Jew
Reiteration of Jesus' Jewish identity.
You say you hate the breadth of my nose for my daddy's earlocks
You criticize the physical traits inherited from my father.
Shunned before you pierced it and sold it and called it "punk rock"
Highlighting a history of exclusion before it became popularized and commodified as "punk rock."
Apologize for the murder of god
Acknowledging and apologizing for societal rejection of God.
Like Judas the traitor we are both favored and deeply flawed
Comparing the speaker and the critic to Judas, both favored and flawed.
I think I'm fine the way I am
Contentment with self despite historical challenges.
(although we broke our promised land)
(Acknowledgment of a broken promise) Despite challenges, I remain content.
I think I'm fine the way I am
Reiteration of self-acceptance.
Jesus died a Jew
Reiterating Jesus' Jewish identity.
Pupils painted blue
Symbolic reference to unique perception or identity.
You haters know it's true
Asserting truth despite opposition or hatred.
Jesus died a Jew
Reiteration of Jesus' Jewish identity.
So I'll let it burn away
Expressing a willingness to let go of negativity or criticism.
Let it burn away
-Let it burn away
-Let it burn away
Reiterating the desire to let negativity burn away.
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