The real message of the song to me comes from the last few line of the last two verses:
"Don't ask me why I play this music
It's my culture, so naturally I use it
I state my claim to say, it's here for all to play"
I think they are saying they appreciate the attention and adoration they get as rock musicians, but they wish people would stop asking things like 'why do you as black people play white music?' when the truth is rock isn't really 'white' music historically. It's here for everyone who likes it.
"It's up to you to seek the truth
To know your history, the difference between me and you
Relate to me as me, not what you see on TV"
We are individuals and should treat each other as such. It's up to us as individuals to educate ourselves about history and one another before we make judgements. Don't judge based on stereotypes or race, or what the TV says. Don't assume you know someone before you have met them - what you see on TV is edited and carefully crafted for the widest consumption - not reality.
that was always my take on it. Regardless agree it's a great song and Will Calhoun rocks the drums on this track in particular.
The real message of the song to me comes from the last few line of the last two verses: "Don't ask me why I play this music It's my culture, so naturally I use it I state my claim to say, it's here for all to play"
I think they are saying they appreciate the attention and adoration they get as rock musicians, but they wish people would stop asking things like 'why do you as black people play white music?' when the truth is rock isn't really 'white' music historically. It's here for everyone who likes it.
"It's up to you to seek the truth To know your history, the difference between me and you Relate to me as me, not what you see on TV"
We are individuals and should treat each other as such. It's up to us as individuals to educate ourselves about history and one another before we make judgements. Don't judge based on stereotypes or race, or what the TV says. Don't assume you know someone before you have met them - what you see on TV is edited and carefully crafted for the widest consumption - not reality.
that was always my take on it. Regardless agree it's a great song and Will Calhoun rocks the drums on this track in particular.