Originally Posted by Linda Adams
I have to confess I kinda didn't want to click in - not that I thought you WERE really racist at all BUT that cringing feeling of what on earth is this about.... so I'm more with Steve on this one, ALTHOUGH it's very clever and well-written. And YES it's obvious it's a play with words, it's just... is that how you wanna play and are you sure.



Unfortunately, I feel that if you were to market-test this song to a range of audiences, it would be the KKK focus group where you got the most applause. That's because it comes across as belittling racism and the seriousness of being a racist. It appears to mock the racist label and thereby potentially trivalises it in those situations where the term is warranted.

I'm not saying that was your intention at all. I'm sure it wasn't. And it's a clever play on words, no doubt about it. But those who regard racism as 'natural', justifiable or nothing much to worry about are the people who would enjoy it most of all. They might well regard it as a potential anthem against so-called 'political correctness' - the label that some like to throw at anything that challenges prejudice.

And are those the sort of gigs you want to get?

However, it's possible that an additional verse or chorus disassociating yourself from actual racism and/or acknowledging its seriousness might make a difference and could change perceptions. That might be worth trying out.

Steve Cooke
Stockton-on-Tees, UK
http://wwww.soundcloud.com/stevecooke