I believe this song is meant to be racist. The verses are made up of black stereotypes, and the chorus' "Every single day I've got the white man working for me" line might refer to affirmative action giving minorities an unfair advantage in the workforce. Also, Harry Truman strongly supported civil rights and affirmative action, which would relate him to this idea.
I believe this song is meant to be racist. The verses are made up of black stereotypes, and the chorus' "Every single day I've got the white man working for me" line might refer to affirmative action giving minorities an unfair advantage in the workforce. Also, Harry Truman strongly supported civil rights and affirmative action, which would relate him to this idea.