Just Because It's a Joke Doesn't Mean It's Not Racist - I Kill Giants

I’m feeling uncomfortable

While making people feel uncomfortable

That I get mad when they don’t take my face seriously.

I know I’m not the brownest one

But sometimes I feel I’m the only one

Who likes to talk about this white-washed breed.

You think I’m exaggerating.

But when a cop stops your dad from dropping you off

On a quiet suburban street, do you think I’m wrong?

Don’t laugh when I exert some pride.

Not talking about it doesn’t solve anything.

Not talking about it doesn’t solve anything.

It’s not that you’re insensitive.

I couldn’t care less if you’re sensitive.

It’s the fact that you and I still consider myself white.

When I see someone in the crowd

With the same face as mine,

You have no idea what that feels like.

You say, «It's just a joke.»

Well, I’ll say, «They're just feelings.»

You’ll laugh it off again

While I’ll still wish that my skin was peeling.