This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Now lookie here momma, let me explain ya dis
You wanna get crooked I'll even give you my fist
You might read from Revelation, back to Genisis
You keep forgettin' your southern can belongs to me
So there ain't no use in bringin' no jive to me
Your southern can is mine
In the mornin'
Your southern can belongs to me
You might go uptown, have me arrested put in jail
Some hotshots got money gonna pull my bail
Soon as I get out, hit the ground
Your southern can is worth a doller a half a pound
So there aint no use in bringin no jive to me
Your southern can is mine
Talkin' about it
Your southern can belongs to me
You might take it from the south baby, hide it up north
Understand you can't rule me and be my boss
Take from the east, hide it in the west
But when I get you momma your can'll see no rest
So there ain't no use in bringin no jive to me
Your southern can is mine
I'm screamin'
Your southern can belongs to me
Now baby ashes to ashes, sand to sand
When I hit you momma then you'll feel my hand
Give you a punch through that barbed wire fence
When I hit you baby, you know I make no sense
There aint no use in bringin no jive to me
Your southern can is mine
I know it
Your southern can belongs to me
Well then look here woman, don't get hot
I'm gettin' me a brick outta my backyard
There aint no use in bringin no jive to me
Your southern can is mine
I'm talkin' about it
Your southern can belongs to me
Well if I catch you momma down in the heart of town
Gonna grab me a brick and tear your can on down
There aint no use in bringin no jive to me
Your southern can is mine
I know it
Your southern can belongs to me
You may get bed sick cuz baby you're graveyard bound
Gonna make you moan like a graveyard hound
Now baby
There aint no use in bringin no jive to me
Your southern can is mine
I'm screamin'
Your southern can belongs to me
You wanna get crooked I'll even give you my fist
You might read from Revelation, back to Genisis
You keep forgettin' your southern can belongs to me
So there ain't no use in bringin' no jive to me
Your southern can is mine
In the mornin'
Your southern can belongs to me
You might go uptown, have me arrested put in jail
Some hotshots got money gonna pull my bail
Soon as I get out, hit the ground
Your southern can is worth a doller a half a pound
So there aint no use in bringin no jive to me
Your southern can is mine
Talkin' about it
Your southern can belongs to me
You might take it from the south baby, hide it up north
Understand you can't rule me and be my boss
Take from the east, hide it in the west
But when I get you momma your can'll see no rest
So there ain't no use in bringin no jive to me
Your southern can is mine
I'm screamin'
Your southern can belongs to me
Now baby ashes to ashes, sand to sand
When I hit you momma then you'll feel my hand
Give you a punch through that barbed wire fence
When I hit you baby, you know I make no sense
There aint no use in bringin no jive to me
Your southern can is mine
I know it
Your southern can belongs to me
Well then look here woman, don't get hot
I'm gettin' me a brick outta my backyard
There aint no use in bringin no jive to me
Your southern can is mine
I'm talkin' about it
Your southern can belongs to me
Well if I catch you momma down in the heart of town
Gonna grab me a brick and tear your can on down
There aint no use in bringin no jive to me
Your southern can is mine
I know it
Your southern can belongs to me
You may get bed sick cuz baby you're graveyard bound
Gonna make you moan like a graveyard hound
Now baby
There aint no use in bringin no jive to me
Your southern can is mine
I'm screamin'
Your southern can belongs to me
Lyrics submitted by JerrySizzler
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I don't understand this song!!! Am I the only one in the world who doesn't have a clue what a southern can is??? I like how it sounds, though. And of course I love the White Stripes and they are my favorite band ever!! That's why I wanted to know what this meant.. Urgh.