Minor Threat – Guilty Of Being White lyrics

Minor Threat – Guilty Of Being White lyrics

I'm sorry
For something I didn't do
Lynched somebody
But I don't know who
You blame me for slavery
A hundred years before I was born

Guilty of being white

I'm a convict
(guilty)Of a racist crime
(guilty)I've only served
(guilty)19 years of my time

Guilty of being white

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Songwriters: BAKER, MACKAYE, NELSON, PRESLAR

Guilty Of Being White lyrics © ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING

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Unregistered 2012-06-12 12:43:48

Ian mackaye grew up in a majority-black neighborhood and went to majority black schools. This song was intended to be an anti-racist song about the racism he felt from his majority black peers and his disconnect from white privilege, from which he felt he was excluded. As a poor white in a majority black neighborhood, he felt victimized because of his race, even though his only crime was the color of his skin. People have often misinterpreted this song as a 'white power' song and used it to bolster claims of 'reverse racism. '

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Unregistered 2015-10-19 09:22:20

Going to the cemetery everyday with my mommy. As a little guy was super painful. When I saw Cathy it made me feel the pain of lost again. I just wanted to get that painting and leave. Peace is important. The military is amazing. My father is a veteran. He told me secrets I've always kept them in my heart and mind. Because he is the coolest person in the world. I love too much. It's personal and timely. I've always wanted to make them happy. But it was so hard for me. Like me I was too stupid to listen. And it hurts like hell. Decisions make life super amazing. I was in the form of an old man and died. So I guess I can't fear death anymore because I already died like 7 times. So the more I act crazy the less people are willing to help. I've been inspired by Guinness and technology risk the joys of family and friendship. I just want to make sure I have them and forget about the sad past.

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