Some Folks Is Even Whiter Than Me
Navigating Shades of Humanity: Todd Rundgren's Reflection on Diversity
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There ain't a man alive today
Expressing a universal truth about the desire for control and influence.
Who doesn't want to have the world in his hand
Desire for power and control over one's circumstances.
And everything to go his way
Wishing for everything to go in one's favor.
And abuse what he don't understand
Warning about the tendency to misuse or harm what is not understood.
Some people never can be satisfied
Commenting on the insatiable nature of some people, always wanting more.
Less they push somebody else around
Noting that certain individuals find satisfaction in dominating others.
But I can't give no aid or take no side
Claiming a neutral stance, unwilling to support or oppose such behavior.
I just watch them drag each other down because
Observing the negative consequences of people harming each other.
Some folks is even whiter than me
Highlighting racial diversity and suggesting that some may face different challenges.
Some folks is even blacker than me
Emphasizing the diversity of experiences, acknowledging different struggles.
I got myself caught in the middle somewhere
Placing oneself in the middle, possibly symbolizing a neutral perspective.
And that's just where I want to be
Expressing contentment with being in a neutral position.
I'm talking bout the outside
Referencing both external appearances and inner qualities.
Talking bout the inside too
Acknowledging the importance of both external and internal aspects.
I spent a lot of time alone
Reflecting on spending significant time in isolation.
And when I'm gone you won't remember my name
Speculating on the potential lack of remembrance after one is gone.
But I ain't never been nobody's boss but my own
Stating independence from being a subordinate or having authority over others.
And I hope that you can say the same
Expressing a hope that others have also maintained their autonomy.
And I feel just like everyone around
Feeling a sense of commonality with those around, suggesting shared experiences.
I like so sing my songs of change like a crooner
Describing a personal inclination to express thoughts of change through song.
But if we was all to live another mile uptown
Suggesting a need for societal change and improvement.
I think we'd like to get it changed a whole lot sooner
Expressing a desire for prompt societal change rather than delayed progress.
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