Chumbawamba - Because I'm A He Lyrics
As soon as Im born they made me feel bigThat I was privileged without having to be richThey had a place set aside for me to help to run this societyIf I followed the paths laid down for meI could join the club called patriarchyBecause Im a he, because Im a he, because Im a heIf I didnt get far cause the ladder was too longI could be my own boss, with a workforce of oneNo matter how low I go therell always be lowerIts taken for granted that a white man holds powerAnd I am white, and Im a man, I dont have to justify what I amAnd now its relatively easy for me to get taken seriouslyBecause Im a he, because Im a he, because Im a hecause Im not black and Im not irish, Im not a womanI dont get too much stick just for being what I amcause I am white and Im a man, I dont have often to justify what I amNow its relatively easy for me to get taken seriouslyBecause Im a he, because Im a he, because Im a heHassled--Ive been hassled, but I dont get hassled on sightI dont dread going out at night, I dont have to worry cause Im alrightSinging about it doesnt exclude me but if I keep quiet then all people seeIs compulsory white male superiority complex thats forced on meBecause Im a he, because Im a heIts no good feeling guilty, its what I amBut its up to me to do what I can, by not being what Im supposed to beBy fighting white male supremacyBy fighting government policyBy fighting bosses of companyiesBy fighting fascist democracyBut not forgetting to look at me, no, not forgetting to look at meNot forgetting to look at me, because Im a he
