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"...cuz the South's gonna to do it again."

But man, that song rocks, especially the end. In a, you know, country way.

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[โ€“] rufus@discuss.tchncs.de 4 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Just listen to it when you're alone. That's what I do. Good point not to play some things to your (young) kids. But I sometimes like to listen to music which lyrics I don't necessarily agree with. Or from artists that haven't been exemplary humans. If I like the song and it touches me emotionally and I'm able to differentiate between that and real life, I don't think it's bad (for me).

Edit: I'm not sure how 'controversial' the song you mentioned is. It celebrates southern music. And country, bluegrass, rock etc had a good amount of impact on the world. Same with the bands they sing about who have influenced music as we know it today. I don't see an issue with this song.

And if you ask me, let your kids be rebels against injustice and outdated and narrow perspectives on the world.

https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-the-souths-gonna-do-it-again-by-the-charlie-daniels-band/