Brad Paisley and LL Cool J’s 'Accidental Racist' ignites controversy
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The song opens with the county coroner walking into a Starbucks donning a confederate flag t-shirt, hoping others understand that he only did it because he’s “a Skynyrd fan.”
“I’m proud of where I’ve come from, but not everything we’ve done. It ain’t like you and me can re-write history,” Paisley sings. “Our generation didn’t start this nation, and we’re still picking up the pieces, walking on eggshells, fighting over yesterday. Caught between southern pride and southern blame… Cause I’m a white man, living in the South land.”
“Dear Mr. White Man, I wish you understood what the world is really like when you’re living in the hood. Just because my pants are sagging doesn’t mean I’m up to no good. You should try to get to know me; I really wish you would… If you don’t judge my do-rag, I won’t judge your red flag.”
Paisley went on to say that “New York City was all for slavery.”
“They actually voted 60 percent against — or maybe 70 against — Abraham Lincoln because they didn’t like the idea of slavery going away because there goes cotton, and there goes the tobacco trade, you know what I mean? It’s very hypocritical to feel like it’s just the South’s fault,” he continued.
I think the song is not very good as far as songs go..
but for me.. I am tired of apologizing for something I never did.. and listening to obvious liberal or minority racists whine
so I am glad they did the song...