I guess long hair (on a man) is still seen as a sign of a social deviant.
"It increases my paranoia
Like looking into a mirror and seeing a police car "
People's first impressions are based on looks. Someone who 'looks the part' is always going to be the first to be accused (at various times that could mean black, long-haired, tattooed or a skinhead etc).
Life might be 'easier' in some ways if we all conformed and gave up our individuality, but it would be a miserable life.
Of course the song's not just about hair, but it's a simplified way of looking at the bigger issue..
I guess long hair (on a man) is still seen as a sign of a social deviant.
"It increases my paranoia Like looking into a mirror and seeing a police car "
People's first impressions are based on looks. Someone who 'looks the part' is always going to be the first to be accused (at various times that could mean black, long-haired, tattooed or a skinhead etc). Life might be 'easier' in some ways if we all conformed and gave up our individuality, but it would be a miserable life.
Of course the song's not just about hair, but it's a simplified way of looking at the bigger issue..