Cosmic Harmony
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Yes, that N word. Bellow are two songs by white rock icons that not only use it but use it frequently and even put it in it the title (Now stick with me, there is a point here)...
One from Patti Smith
And another from John Lennon
I personally agree with the overall message of the songs and support freedom of speech 100%. That said the big ol' N word is one of the touchiest in the English language. I can't speak for other songs but these two use it as a metaphor for their respective messages. The word itself obviously impacts very heavily because of the history behind it but neither of these songs were written about race. Some people I know have taken major offence at these songs under the belief that anytime you use the N word and you aren't black it is automatically racist whereas I believe context is offence and not words themselves.
Just curious of other people's thoughts on the subject and I hope we can have a considerate, non offensive discussion.
One from Patti Smith
And another from John Lennon
I personally agree with the overall message of the songs and support freedom of speech 100%. That said the big ol' N word is one of the touchiest in the English language. I can't speak for other songs but these two use it as a metaphor for their respective messages. The word itself obviously impacts very heavily because of the history behind it but neither of these songs were written about race. Some people I know have taken major offence at these songs under the belief that anytime you use the N word and you aren't black it is automatically racist whereas I believe context is offence and not words themselves.
Just curious of other people's thoughts on the subject and I hope we can have a considerate, non offensive discussion.