After reading "How to Tell A True War Story" I thought of this song. "Doo Rags" relates to characterization because the song is about race and culture, both universally and within "urban" populations. We can also hear Nas's point of view on politics, war, and racism. He says,
"Political thugs in shark suits persuade us to pull triggers
In army boots, yellin "Join the armed forces!"
We lost the Vietnam War, intoxicated poisons
Needles in arms of veterans instead of bigger fortunes
There's still a lot of naked crawlin in the corporate offices
War in the ghetto, we crabs in a barrel, they torture us..."
In army boots, yellin "Join the armed forces!"
We lost the Vietnam War, intoxicated poisons
Needles in arms of veterans instead of bigger fortunes
There's still a lot of naked crawlin in the corporate offices
War in the ghetto, we crabs in a barrel, they torture us..."
Thanks for sharing that video clip.
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