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White Flight Lyrics
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There is no other time but now.
I see the way you love one-another
I watch the way you bring your brother down.
Ohhh, you've seen yourself, inside another
I see your color shining blind!
I hear those words your singing in your song
I see you my cover, brother, ahhhh!
But should you waste your brother, ahhh!
Ohhhh, baby!
Gotta getcha all-a!
Laughing at you all-a! (x3)
The lyrics of White Flight's song Now seems to address the issue of racism and discrimination towards people of different colors. The first two lines of the song, "Here is some fire, and here is some water, there is no other time but now" delivers a message that there are only two kinds of people in the world, and now is the time to embrace and love one another, regardless of their race or background.
In the next two lines, "I see the way you love one-another, I watch the way you bring your brother down" suggests that while some people may show love and kindness towards people from their own race, they may also be the ones contributing to bringing someone from a different race down. Then, the line "I see your color shining blind" means that people's prejudices and discriminatory beliefs hinder them from seeing others as equals, regardless of their color.
The following lines, "I hear those words you're singing in your song, I see you my cover, brother, but should you waste your brother" conveys the message that despite people's attempts to put up a facade of acceptance and unity, they may not truly understand the meaning behind their words and actions. The repetition of "Ohhhh, baby! Gotta getcha all-a! Laughing at you all-a!" seems to mock the ignorance of those who refuse to acknowledge their own prejudices and the harm they cause.
Line by Line Meaning
Here is some fire, and here is some water
I have things that can both create and destroy; opposites that bring balance.
There is no other time but now.
The present is the only moment that truly exists.
I see the way you love one-another
I observe the love people have for each other.
I watch the way you bring your brother down.
I witness people hurting each other, especially within their own families or communities.
Ohhh, you've seen yourself, inside another
You recognize your own experiences and emotions reflected in someone else.
I see your color shining blind!
I see that you are blinded by bias or prejudice, unable to see people for who they truly are.
I hear those words your singing in your song
I listen to the messages people communicate through their art or music.
I see you my cover, brother, ahhhh!
I recognize that we are all connected as human beings, despite obvious differences like skin color.
But should you waste your brother, ahhh!
It is a waste to hurt someone who should be family or a friend.
Ohhhh, baby!
An expression of excitement or exclamation.
Gotta getcha all-a!
I want to grab hold of everything I can.
Laughing at you all-a! (x3)
An expression of joviality, perhaps at something silly or humorous.
Contributed by William N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Dr Pickle
Here is some fire, and here is some water
There is no other time but now.
I see the way you love one-another
I watch the way you bring your brother down.
Ohhh, you've seen yourself, inside another
I see your color shining blind!
I hear those words your singing in your song
I see you my cover, brother, ahhhh!
But should you waste your brother, ahhh!
Ohhhh, baby!
Gotta getcha all-a!
Laughing at you all-a! (x3)
Waking up on Jupiter
Thank You
Dave Killebrew
What happened to the music video? I'm bummed I can't find it!
Waking up on Jupiter
@congressmancotch This is a fan vid. This band is amazing but i doubt they skate like this