White Man
Queen
Queen
QUEEN
- White Man LyricsI'm a simple man
With a simple name
From this soil my people came
In this soil remain
Oh yeah. . .
And we made us our shoes
And we trod soft on the land
But the immigrant built roads
On our blood and sand
Oh yeah. . .
White man, white man
Don't you see the light behind your blackened skies
White man, white man
You took away sight to blind my simple eyes
White man, white man
Where you gonna hide
From the hell you've made?
Oh the red man knows war
With his hands and his knives
On the Bible you swore
Fought your battle with lies
Oh yeah. . .
Leave my body in shame
Leave my soul in disgrace
But by every God's name
Say your prayers for your race
White man, white man
Our country was green and all our rivers wide
White man, white man
You came with a gun and soon our children died
White man, white man
Don't you give a light for the blood you've shed?
What is left of your dream?
Just the words on your stone
A man who learned how to teach
Then forget how to learn
With a simple name
From this soil my people came
In this soil remain
Oh yeah. . .
And we made us our shoes
And we trod soft on the land
But the immigrant built roads
On our blood and sand
Oh yeah. . .
White man, white man
Don't you see the light behind your blackened skies
White man, white man
You took away sight to blind my simple eyes
White man, white man
Where you gonna hide
From the hell you've made?
Oh the red man knows war
With his hands and his knives
On the Bible you swore
Oh yeah. . .
Leave my body in shame
Leave my soul in disgrace
But by every God's name
Say your prayers for your race
White man, white man
Our country was green and all our rivers wide
White man, white man
You came with a gun and soon our children died
White man, white man
Don't you give a light for the blood you've shed?
What is left of your dream?
Just the words on your stone
A man who learned how to teach
Then forget how to learn
Facts about White Man
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White Man is written by Brian May.
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It is first released on December 10, 1976 as part of Queen's album "A Day At the Races" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we think about what all of this might truly mean, Queen’s “White Man” the destruction and exploitation caused by colonialism are criticized through the metaphor of the “white man” who represents the colonizers that interrupted the lives and lands of the indigenous people, and consequently invited the world to think about the effects of their actions. Lyrics of “White Man” predominantly highlight social commentary, reflection, anger, angst, and despair. Simultaneously, the song brings to light the suffering of the natives, colonialism, the exploitation that followed, the betrayal, and deceit, and the demand for accountability alongside the loss of culture and identity. The lyrics depict themes of historical conflict, colonization, and cultural displacement which are quite sophisticated and complex. The language used is powerful and confrontational as it deals with sensitive and serious issues. These aspects indicate a rating of PG-13 since the younger kids might not be able to handle the heavy content without the presence of the parents.
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White Man falls under the genre Rock.
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White Man song length is 4 minutes and 58 seconds.
Who wrote White Man lyrics?
White Man is written by Brian May.
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When was White Man released?
It is first released on December 10, 1976 as part of Queen's album "A Day At the Races" which includes 15 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind White Man lyrics?
When we think about what all of this might truly mean, Queen’s “White Man” the destruction and exploitation caused by colonialism are criticized through the metaphor of the “white man” who represents the colonizers that interrupted the lives and lands of the indigenous people, and consequently invited the world to think about the effects of their actions. Lyrics of “White Man” predominantly highlight social commentary, reflection, anger, angst, and despair. Simultaneously, the song brings to light the suffering of the natives, colonialism, the exploitation that followed, the betrayal, and deceit, and the demand for accountability alongside the loss of culture and identity. The lyrics depict themes of historical conflict, colonization, and cultural displacement which are quite sophisticated and complex. The language used is powerful and confrontational as it deals with sensitive and serious issues. These aspects indicate a rating of PG-13 since the younger kids might not be able to handle the heavy content without the presence of the parents.
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Which genre is White Man?
White Man falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song White Man?
White Man song length is 4 minutes and 58 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Brian May
Record Label(s): 2011 Hollywood Records, Inc
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