White Man
Masego Lyrics

White man, white man, yeah
Introducing the topic of the song, in which Masego addresses the behavior of white men towards him and people of color.

Why you tryna take these checks from me?
Asking why white men are trying to prevent him from earning money or receiving his rightful payments.

Why you tryna get the best of me?
Questioning the motives behind the actions of white men, who seem to be trying to outdo and overpower him.

Why you ain't never arresting shit?
Expressing frustration with the fact that white men seem to be getting away with unethical or illegal behavior without being held accountable.

White man, white man
Reiterating the subject of the song and continuing to address issues regarding white men's behavior.

Why you always got your racism?
Calling out the racist attitudes and behaviors that white men exhibit towards people of color like himself.

Why you everybody privedling? (? )
Questioning why white men seem to be granted privileges and advantages that others do not receive, hinting at societal inequality and injustice.

Why you tryna get to vote for them?
Pointing out the issue of political power and how white men often try to exert their influence over others by promoting certain candidates or policies.

Black man, black man
Shifting to address negative stereotypes or criticisms that black men face from society.

Why you so so so negative?
Addressing the common criticism that black men are often pessimistic or negative in outlook, perhaps because of their experiences with systemic racism and discrimination.

Why you ain't working hard enough?
Confronting the accusations that black men are not putting in enough effort or are not successful enough in their endeavors.

Why you complaining every day?
Expressing frustration with the double standard where black men are criticized for expressing their concerns or complaints about their treatment, while white men are not questioned for their behavior.

Chinese man, chinese man
Turning to address another minority group that may also face discrimination and stereotypes in society, specifically Chinese men.

Why you gotta overcharge me suh
Commenting on the tendency of some Chinese-owned businesses to charge higher prices to their customers, perhaps due to the perception that they are exploiting certain customers to make a profit.

All I wanna do is feed my young
Asserting that his focus is on taking care of his family and providing for his loved ones, as opposed to taking advantage of others or seeking power over them.

Maybe even feed the homies too
Expressing his desire to support his friends and community members as well, showing that he values connection and loyalty over domination or self-interest.

Maybe even feed my brand new boo
Indicating that he is interested in nurturing a new romantic relationship, highlighting the importance of emotional investment and connection in his life.

And show her I'm a man, I'm a man
Perhaps suggesting that part of his motivation for taking care of his family and community is to demonstrate his masculinity and provide for those in his life.

Why you trying to get the best of me?
Reiterating the earlier question about the motives behind aggressive or manipulative behavior by certain groups of people, including white men.

What they tryna do, arresting me?
Raising the possibility that certain people or institutions are trying to set him up or punish him unjustly, in a similar way to how some people of color have been unfairly targeted by law enforcement or the criminal justice system.

Why...(? )
Unclear without additional context, but may be related to the previous line and could be suggesting further examples of questionable behavior or unethical tactics.

Do R&B. Gonna get back (?) Sade
Referencing the music genre of R&B and expressing a desire to gain inspiration from previous artists like Sade and incorporate their style into his own work.

Gonna get myself like (?)
Unclear without additional context, but may be related to an aspiration to emulate successful artists or achieve similar levels of fame or recognition.

(?) In my name and language yeah
Unclear without additional context, but could be referencing the importance of staying true to his cultural heritage and identity as he pursues his artistic goals.

I swear my worst fear is falling in love, man
Revealing a personal fear or insecurity about falling in love or forming close relationships with others, perhaps due to past experiences or anxieties about vulnerability.

I swear my worst fear is having some kids yeah
Revealing another personal fear or insecurity, this time related to the prospect of becoming a parent and being responsible for the care and upbringing of children.

I swear my worst fear is disappointing my parents
Sharing another fear or anxiety, this time related to the pressure to meet parental expectations or live up to family traditions and ideals.

I hope I never do it, it's apparent
Expressing a hope or aspiration to avoid disappointing his parents or failing in his role as a romantic partner or parent, acknowledging that this is a significant challenge.

I hope I never break another heart
Expressing a desire to avoid hurting others or causing pain through his actions, indicating a capacity for empathy and concern for others in his personal relationships.

I hope... (? )
Unclear without additional context, but could be further elaborating on the previous line's focus on emotional sensitivity and empathy as important values in relationships.

Cause I'm gonna keep grinding x 2
Concluding the song with a statement of determination and persistence in working towards his goals, despite the challenges and obstacles he faces due to societal biases and discrimination.