Lyric discussion by DrLorenzo 

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.

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.

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