Story Behind The Song

The story behind the song is about the suffering and struggle of poor, hard working people, regardless of race.

Song Description

The song depicts the struggle of poor, hard working people, with a twist on the concept of "White Privilege."

Lyrics

White Privilege
(Intro)
I. Poor people on th' side a th' road. Watermelons for sale.
Got a pick our crop a cotton. Hope each acre makes a bale.
Run an' get a bucket for th' leaky roof in our shotgun house.
Pity table scraps, thank God, Mama Cat caught another mouse. In these times.
(Chorus)
Of white privilege. Eke a livin'.
Prayin' for rain when th' field is parched.
Broke down pick-up. Kids runnin' barefoot.
Do you know what a pair a shoes would cost? In these times.
Of white privilege. (turnaround)
II. Heard a lot about social justice. Can I carry your load?
Come on over and share our supper. We live down this dusty road.
Mama's fryin' chicken and she made enough for our welcome guest.
Look me in th' eye and say, "You're always treated best." In these times.
(Chorus)
Of white privilege. Eke a livin'.
Prayin' for rain when th' field is parched.
Broke down pick-up. Kids runnin' barefoot.
Do you know what a pair a shoes would cost? In these times.
Of white privilege. (Turnaround)
III. Ain't sorry for a time in history, when I wadn' even born.
Who's gonna pay reparations? Who's gonna share th' scorn?
Go an' point a finger at th' babies in their innocent world!
Black and white, all alike. Now, can we just get along? In these times.
(Chorus)
Of white privilege. Eke a livin'.
Prayin' for rain when th' field is parched.
Broke down pick-up. Kids runnin' barefoot.
Do you know what a pair a shoes would cost? In these times.
Of white privilege. (Turnaround)
(Tag) White privilege. White privilege. White privilege.