Southern Man
Indigo Girls · Other Songs - Indigo Girls
Don't forget what your good book said
Southern change gonna come as last
Now your crosses are burning fast
Southern man
I saw cotton
I saw black
Tall white fences
Little shacks
And southern man
When will you pay them back
I heard screaming
Bull whips cracking
How long how long
How
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
Southern man
Lilly belle your hair is golden brown
I've seen your black man coming round
I swear by God I'm gonna cut him down
I heard screaming
Bull whips cracking
How long how long
How
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
Southern Man
Indigo Girls' 'Southern Man' stands as a defining acoustic ballad from the duo's early career, capturing the raw emotional texture of their folk-rock style. Recorded during a period when the group was establishing their signature blend of harmonies and storytelling, the track reflects the band's deep connection to American roots music. The song's gentle yet poignant delivery highlights the sisters' ability to weave personal narrative with broader social commentary, characteristic of their work in the late 1980s and early 1990s. As a staple of their discography, it exemplifies their commitment to authentic songwriting that resonates across generations of listeners who appreciate the intimacy of their live and studio recordings.