Don't Call Me White
NOFX
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Don't call me white, don't call me white Don't call me white, don't call me white The connotations wearing my nerves thin Could it be semantics generating the mess we're in? I understand that language breeds stereotype But what's the explanation for the malice, for the spite? Don't call me white, don't call me white Don't call me white, don't call me white I wasn't brought here, I was born Circumcised, categorized, allegiance sworn Does this mean I have to take such shit For being fair skinned? No! I ain't a part of no conspiracy, I'm just you're average joe Don't call me white, don't call me white Don't call me white, don't call me white Represents everything I hate The soap shoved in the mouth to cleanse the mind The vast majority of sheep A buttoned collar, starched and bleached Constricting veins, the blood flow to the brain slows They're so fuckin ordinary white Don't call me white, don't call me white Don't call me white, don't call me white Oh, we're better off this way? Oh, say what you're gonna say So go ahead and label me an asshole 'cause I can Accept responsibility for what I've done But not for who I am Don't call me white, don't call me white Don't call me white, don't call me white
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Written by: MIKE BURKETT
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10 facts about this song
Genre Classification"Don't Call Me White" falls under the punk genre, specifically belonging to the punk rock and skate punk sub-genres.
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Album InformationThis song is from the NOFX album "Punk in Drublic," which was released in 1994. It is the fourth track on the album.
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Songwriting Credits"Don't Call Me White" was written by the band's lead vocalist, Fat Mike.
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Song ThemeThis song deals with the issues of racial identity, stereotypes, and the absurdity of racial classification.
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Song Popularity"Don't Call Me White" is considered one of NOFX's most popular songs, firmly establishing their position in the punk rock scene.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Don't Call Me White" is distinguishable for its simplicity. It features the band performing in a white room with lots of energy.
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Live performances"Don't Call Me White" is a fan-favorite at concerts and is often included in NOFX's live setlists.
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Band OriginNOFX is an American band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1983 which has left a significant mark on the punk rock music movement.
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Impact on Punk Rock"Don't Call Me White," along with the rest of the tracks on the "Punk in Drublic" album, helped to solidify NOFX's reputation as an influential band in the punk rock scene.
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Cultural ReferencesIn 2012, the band Anti-Flag covered "Don't Call Me White" for their album "The General Strike," indicating the cultural influence and popularity of the song among the punk community.
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