Instead of looking inward, it looks outward at society. The song is about civil rights and takes a very bold stance. He sings to African Americans, telling them to make sure and be a part of the solution and not the problem. The lyrics are a calm approach to race boundaries. Mayfield is not being negative or spiteful. His calmness and rationality make it next to impossible to argue with him. He comes across as knowing exactly what he is talking about.
Instead of looking inward, it looks outward at society. The song is about civil rights and takes a very bold stance. He sings to African Americans, telling them to make sure and be a part of the solution and not the problem. The lyrics are a calm approach to race boundaries. Mayfield is not being negative or spiteful. His calmness and rationality make it next to impossible to argue with him. He comes across as knowing exactly what he is talking about.