Actually this song is not about the church or republicans but you're right its all metaphors. Derek had said himself that Jena represents the Civil Rights movement in the 60's and Jimmy (Jim Crow) represents the government's. The government was attempt to co-opt their movement by seducing them with power (or something similar to that).
Actually this song is not about the church or republicans but you're right its all metaphors. Derek had said himself that Jena represents the Civil Rights movement in the 60's and Jimmy (Jim Crow) represents the government's. The government was attempt to co-opt their movement by seducing them with power (or something similar to that).