Name: White Freedom
Duration: P00H02M19S
Description: What is White freedom? From singing our national anthem to flag waving to traveling and even living wherever we like, we are often urged to appreciate our freedom. But freedom can mean very different things to different people...Dig deeper at stage.originsofwhiteness.com/songs/white-freedom.

White Freedom

from Origins of Whiteness by Daniel Portis-Cathers

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What is White freedom? From singing our national anthem to flag waving to traveling and even living wherever we like, we are often urged to appreciate our freedom. But freedom can mean very different things to different people...Dig deeper at stage.originsofwhiteness.com/songs/white-freedom.

lyrics

I'm no racist
Ah, but all of your neighbors are white?
I don't see color
Of course, so you won't have to join in the fight
Not a racist bone in my body
Because racist bones don't exist
I have a black friend I invite to my house
But you've never been over to his

Freedom
From feeling discomfort or pain
Freedom
A troublesome topic, it's plain
Freedom
From having a hard conversation
           Perpetual silence is cultural violence
           Your whiteness is at it again.

I don't do slavery
No, but it's ok for somebody else?
I pay all of my laborers something
Sure, but you'd never become one yourself
I vote for free education
Well then, maybe you'll build them a school
We'll dig up some ground on the far side of town
So they won't have to swim in our pool

Freedom
We know that it comes at a price
Freedom
The secret is always be nice
Freedom
It's clear that our system is working
Don't cause any trouble, don't puncture the bubble
It's worth it, take my advice

This racist tragedy
Why should it have to be
Our nation's strategy?
Why let it shape our fragile future

A free economy
Demands autonomy
I love community
But someone has to be the loser

Freedom
To gain any profit we can
Freedom
The dream, that was part of the plan
Freedom
From holding us all to account
If freedom for all becomes part of the law

True representation be damned

credits

from Origins of Whiteness, released February 19, 2023

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Deep_Sea_Music Portland, Oregon

Composer/producer Daniel Portis-Cathers draws from world class talent to produce music for film, television and the web. He has operated Deep Sea Music, Inc. since 1984.