Southern Man
Neil Young
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After the Gold Rush
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Southern Man is a song by Neil Young from his 1970 album After the Gold Rush. The song's lyrics focus mainly on racism against blacks in the southern states of the USA. Lynyrd Skynyrd's song 'Sweet Home Alabama' makes reference to this song (and 'Alabama' from Neil Young's later album Harvest) with the lyrics: Well, I heard Mister Young sing about her Well, I heard ol' Neil put her down. Well, I hope Neil Young will remember a southern man don't need him around anyhow.
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[Hook] Southern man better keep your head Don't forget what your good book said Southern change gonna come at last Now your crosses are burning fast Southern man [Verse 1] I saw cotton and I saw black Tall white mansions and little shacks Southern man, when will you pay them back? [Chorus] I heard screaming and bullwhips cracking How long? How long? [Guitar Solo] [Hook] Southern man better keep your head Don't forget what your good book said Southern change gonna come at last Now your crosses are burning fast Southern man [Verse 2] Lily Belle, your hair is golden brown I've seen your black man coming 'round Swear by God, I'm gonna cut him down! [Chorus] I heard screaming and bullwhips cracking How long? How long? [Guitar Solo Outro]