What is the meaning of the song Southern Man by Neil Young?

Question

Ok so I know this song has to deal with race/racism but im not exactly sure why. please help me interpret it. thanks!
ern man
better keep your head
Don't forget
what your good book said
Southern change
gonna come at last
Now your crosses
are burning fast
Southern man

I saw cotton
and I saw black
Tall white mansions
and little shacks.
Southern man
when will you
pay them back?
I heard screamin'
and bullwhips cracking
How long? How long?

Southern man
better keep your head
Don't forget
what your good book said
Southern change
gonna come at last
Now your crosses
are burning fast
Southern man

Lily Belle,
your hair is golden brown
I've seen your black man
comin' round
Swear by God
I'm gonna cut him down!
I heard screamin'
and bullwhips cracking
How long? How long?

Answer 1

It is about the unfortunates of slavery, the ill will of the responsible parties at the time, and the furthering effects of integration after emancipation.

Answer 2

Southern Man Lyrics Meaning

Answer 3

Southern Man Song

Answer 4

http://www.songmeanings.net/songs/view/80410/



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