At its core, this punk rock anthem is a critique of stereotyping and labeling based on skin color. The singer expresses frustration over the negative connotations associated with being white and rejects the idea that his skin color should define his identity or actions. He challenges the societal norms that come with his race, highlighting the harm such stereotypes can cause. The song also emphasizes personal responsibility for one's actions rather than attributing them to racial identity. By saying "Don't call me white," he is urging listeners to see beyond skin color and reject harmful stereotypes. #RacialStereotypes #IndividualIdentity #PersonalResponsibility
Don't Call Me White
Lyrics
Don't call me white, don't call me white
Don't call me white, don't call me white
The connotations wearing my nerves thin
Could it be semantics generating the mess we're in?
I understand that language breeds stereotype
But what's the explanation for the malice, for the spite?
Don't call me white, don't call me white
Don't call me white, don't call me white
I wasn't brought here, I was born
Circumcised, categorized, allegiance sworn
Does this mean I have to take such shit
For being fair skinned? No!
I ain't a part of no conspiracy, I'm just you're average joe
Don't call me white, don't call me white
Don't call me white, don't call me white
Represents everything I hate
The soap shoved in the mouth to cleanse the mind
The vast majority of sheep
A buttoned collar, starched and bleached
Constricting veins, the blood flow to the brain slows
They're so fuckin ordinary white
Don't call me white, don't call me white
Don't call me white, don't call me white
Oh, we're better off this way?
Oh, say what you're gonna say
So go ahead and label me an asshole
'cause I can
Accept responsibility for what I've done
But not for who I am
Don't call me white, don't call me white
Don't call me white, don't call me white
Writer(s): MIKE BURKETT
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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