Accidental Racist

I am not quite sure how I feel about this song.  It has a good meaning but everyone has their own opinion and I think that that is why there has been issues with the song.  A lot of people are really sensitive about the past and think that it should not be forgotten, they assume that the song means that they should forget about the past and worry about now.  I do not think that the song is telling us to forget about the past but it is telling us to not let the past affect us today.

With have both white and black race being a part of the song, it is showing people that even the past cannot stop two people from coming together and trying to make a point.  I can understand why some people take offense to this song but it also has more deep meaning then they realize I think. 

Dear Mr. White Man, I wish you understood
What the world is really like when you’re livin’ in the hood
Just because my pants are saggin’ doesn’t mean I’m up to no good
You should try to get to know me, I really wish you would
Now my chains are gold but I’m still misunderstood
I wasn’t there when Sherman’s March turned the south into firewood
I want you to get paid but be a slave I never could
Feel like a new fangled Django, dodgin’ invisible white hoods
So when I see that white cowboy hat, I’m thinkin’ it’s not all good
I guess we’re both guilty of judgin’ the cover not the book
I’d love to buy you a beer, conversate and clear the air
But I see that red flag and I think you wish I wasn’t here

This is probably my favorite part of the song because since there has been a lot of racial issues with African American's.  By this one part it kind of gives a back round to many African American's but then tat the end it shoes that he can forgive all the race issues and get to know a white man.