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   Jan 27, 2022 · “Southern Man” is a song which it seems proved a lot more divisive than Neil Young had originally intended. Young is a woke artist from back in the day. And as designed, this piece was meant to speak to the Civil Rights Movement, which was still a pressing issue when “Southern Man” was released.

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   Jan 25, 2024 · Though there are multiple interpretations, we see these lines being sung from the perspective of Young’s “Southern Man.” Lily Belle, your hair is golden brown / I’ve seen your black man...

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   The lyrics of "Southern Man" describe the racism towards blacks in the American South. In the song, Young tells the story of a white man (symbolically the entire white South) and how he mistreated his slaves. Young pleadingly asks when the South will make amends for the fortunes built through slavery when he sings:

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   Southern Man Lyrics: 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 /...

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   Southern Man song analysis. The song is about the struggles of African Americans in the American South. The protagonist questions when white people will repay black people for their exploitation and discrimination.

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   Southern Man Lyrics: 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 / / I saw cotton / and I saw black / Tall white mansions / and little shacks.

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   What are the lyrics of Southern Man?

   • The lyrics of "Southern Man" describe the racism towards blacks in the American South. In the song, Young tells the story of a white man (symbolically the entire white South) and how he mistreated his slaves. Young pleadingly asks when the South will make amends for the fortunes built through slavery when he sings:

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   What is the song Southern Man About?

   • " Southern Man " is a song by Canadian-American singer-songwriter Neil Young, from his album After the Gold Rush, released in 1970. An extended live version can be heard on the Crosby Stills Nash & Young album 4 Way Street . The lyrics of "Southern Man" describe the racism towards blacks in the American South.

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   What does Lily Belle say in 'Southern Man'?

   • Though there are multiple interpretations, we see these lines being sung from the perspective of Young’s “Southern Man.” Lily Belle, your hair is golden brown / I’ve seen your black man coming ’round / Swear by God, I’m gonna cut him down, he sings. Being a Canadian, Young naturally came under fire for this song.

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   Why does Neil feel bad about the song 'Southern Man'?

   • The song is called Southern MAN not Southern MEN. Neil has no reason to feel bad about the song. Its both a great song musically and a sad song which helps us not forget about HISTORY, things that actually DID happen in the past. Don't feel either bad or guilty Neil for writing and ANTI racist song.

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