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Neil Young Southern Man Lyrics
Total views: 2 times this week / Rating: 8.71/10 [7 votes]Album: After the Gold Rush / Original Release Date: 1970-09-19Genre: RockSong Duration: 5 min 31 sec
NEIL YOUNG
- Southern Man Lyrics / with translationsSouthern man
better keep your head
Don't forget
what your good book said
Southern change
gonna come at last
Now your crosses
are burning fast
Southern man
I saw cotton
and I saw black
Tall white mansions
and little shacks.
Southern man
when will you
pay them back?
I heard screamin'
and bullwhips cracking
How long? How long?
Southern man
better keep your head
Don't forget
what your good book said
Southern change
gonna come at last
Now your crosses
are burning fast
Southern man
Lily Belle,
your hair is golden brown
I've seen your black man
comin' round
Swear by God
I'm gonna cut him down!
I heard screamin'
and bullwhips cracking
How long? How long?
better keep your head
Don't forget
what your good book said
Southern change
gonna come at last
Now your crosses
are burning fast
Southern man
I saw cotton
and I saw black
Tall white mansions
and little shacks.
Southern man
when will you
pay them back?
I heard screamin'
and bullwhips cracking
How long? How long?
Southern man
Don't forget
what your good book said
Southern change
gonna come at last
Now your crosses
are burning fast
Southern man
Lily Belle,
your hair is golden brown
I've seen your black man
comin' round
Swear by God
I'm gonna cut him down!
I heard screamin'
and bullwhips cracking
How long? How long?
Facts about Southern Man
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Southern Man is written and performed by Neil Young.
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It is first released on September 19, 1970 as part of Neil Young's album "After the Gold Rush" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song 'Southern Man' composed by Neil Young deals with the theme of racial inequality and discrimination in the Southern part of the United States and also points to the fact that white Southerners mistreated people of color. It uses such vibrant descriptions and powerful analogies to issue the question of how long, before, the Southern man is considered guilty, and the case of racial injustice is estimated of needing change. The lyrics of the song "Southern man," in most parts, communicates social commentary, venting of feelings, and exasperation, and reflection. And, on the other hand, it brings to the fore the necessity of racial injustice and change and accountability to the fore. The lyrics are full of issues connected to historical racial problems and violence, which may not be appropriate for very young kids. However, no foul language or graphic content is present, just the mentioning of slavery and brutality points to the need for parental guidance.
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Southern Man falls under the genre Rock.
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Southern Man is produced by David Briggs, Kendall Pacios, Neil Young.
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Southern Man song length is 5 minutes and 31 seconds.
Who wrote Southern Man lyrics?
Southern Man is written and performed by Neil Young.
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When was Southern Man released?
It is first released on September 19, 1970 as part of Neil Young's album "After the Gold Rush" which includes 11 tracks in total. This song is the 3rd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Southern Man lyrics?
When we interpret the meaning being expressed, the song 'Southern Man' composed by Neil Young deals with the theme of racial inequality and discrimination in the Southern part of the United States and also points to the fact that white Southerners mistreated people of color. It uses such vibrant descriptions and powerful analogies to issue the question of how long, before, the Southern man is considered guilty, and the case of racial injustice is estimated of needing change. The lyrics of the song "Southern man," in most parts, communicates social commentary, venting of feelings, and exasperation, and reflection. And, on the other hand, it brings to the fore the necessity of racial injustice and change and accountability to the fore. The lyrics are full of issues connected to historical racial problems and violence, which may not be appropriate for very young kids. However, no foul language or graphic content is present, just the mentioning of slavery and brutality points to the need for parental guidance.
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Which genre is Southern Man?
Southern Man falls under the genre Rock.
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Who produced Southern Man?
Southern Man is produced by David Briggs, Kendall Pacios, Neil Young.
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How long is the song Southern Man?
Southern Man song length is 5 minutes and 31 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Neil YoungRecord Label(s): 2009 Reprise Records
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