"I have opened my eyes to see the world that surrounds me, daily." - They see the world for what it truly is. They see all the people who think they are all high and mighty.
"i refuse to be led by the majority can't compromise i and i" - Refuse to go by everyone else's standard. Won't compromise his beliefs.
"to pass judgment, judgment will be passed upon you" - Possibly: Since you pass judgment upon people, a higher power (Possibly God) will do the same.
"i will stand up for who i am never moved by condemnation" - He will stand up for everything he is, no matter WHAT anyone else says.
"no one is placed higher than another no matter race or creed or gender" - We are all human beings, we are all equals.
"we must teach forgiveness and compassion for all life" - We must teach forgiveness and compassion for all life to others (Possibly children) instead of teaching them stuff like racism, holding a grudge, and hate.
"through understanding of our differences we will find respect for one another" - Through understanding of differences, you will know how to better get along, eventually finding out what you have in common with a fellow person.
"we are all flesh and blood" - When it all comes down to it, no matter rich or poor, black or white, we are all flesh and blood.
"i am not afraid to speak my mind no matter the consequences stay true to myself" - He is not afraid to talk about his beliefs or spread the word no matter how the haters take it.
"through the humble eyes of a child we will realize true equality" - Children don't judge people by color, They could be taught a racial slur but not fully comprehend or think it makes sense unless being raised racist.
"they cannot take me from me" - No matter what, they cannot take who you are away from you.
Song Meaning breakdown:
"I have opened my eyes to see the world that surrounds me, daily." - They see the world for what it truly is. They see all the people who think they are all high and mighty.
"i refuse to be led by the majority can't compromise i and i" - Refuse to go by everyone else's standard. Won't compromise his beliefs.
"to pass judgment, judgment will be passed upon you" - Possibly: Since you pass judgment upon people, a higher power (Possibly God) will do the same.
"i will stand up for who i am never moved by condemnation" - He will stand up for everything he is, no matter WHAT anyone else says.
"no one is placed higher than another no matter race or creed or gender" - We are all human beings, we are all equals.
"we must teach forgiveness and compassion for all life" - We must teach forgiveness and compassion for all life to others (Possibly children) instead of teaching them stuff like racism, holding a grudge, and hate.
"through understanding of our differences we will find respect for one another" - Through understanding of differences, you will know how to better get along, eventually finding out what you have in common with a fellow person.
"we are all flesh and blood" - When it all comes down to it, no matter rich or poor, black or white, we are all flesh and blood.
"i am not afraid to speak my mind no matter the consequences stay true to myself" - He is not afraid to talk about his beliefs or spread the word no matter how the haters take it.
"through the humble eyes of a child we will realize true equality" - Children don't judge people by color, They could be taught a racial slur but not fully comprehend or think it makes sense unless being raised racist.
"they cannot take me from me" - No matter what, they cannot take who you are away from you.