This is a sad song as essentially it means that the black people have become so defeated that they don't even mind being "sprayed with a hose" and take pleasure from small victories like knocking racist statues off rich people's lawns.
@DrLorenzo No, being sprayed with a hose is in reference to the civil rights movement, where black people were literally sprayed with fire truck hoses. You really should know something before you pretend that you do.
@DrLorenzo No, being sprayed with a hose is in reference to the civil rights movement, where black people were literally sprayed with fire truck hoses. You really should know something before you pretend that you do.
This is a sad song as essentially it means that the black people have become so defeated that they don't even mind being "sprayed with a hose" and take pleasure from small victories like knocking racist statues off rich people's lawns.
Very true! It's worth noting that George Duke co-wrote the lyrics as well as the music.
Very true! It's worth noting that George Duke co-wrote the lyrics as well as the music.
No, you missed it entirely.
No, you missed it entirely.
@DrLorenzo No, being sprayed with a hose is in reference to the civil rights movement, where black people were literally sprayed with fire truck hoses. You really should know something before you pretend that you do.
@DrLorenzo No, being sprayed with a hose is in reference to the civil rights movement, where black people were literally sprayed with fire truck hoses. You really should know something before you pretend that you do.