White Man
Queen · The Crown Jewels [1998]
With a simple name
From this soil my people came
In this soil remain
Oh yeah, oh yeah
We made us our shoes
We trod soft on the land
But the immigrant built roads
On our blood and sand
Oh yeah, oh yeah
White man, White man
Don't you see the light behind your blackened skies
White man, White man
You took away the sight to blind my simple eyes
White man, White man
Where you gonna hide
From the hell you've made ?
Oh the Red man knows war
With his hands and his knives
On the bible you swore
Fought your battle with lies
Oh yeah
Leave my body in shame
Leave my soul in disgrace
But by every God's name
Say your prayers for your race
Oh yeah
White man, White man
Our country was green and all our rivers wide
White man, White man
You came with a gun and soon our children died
White man, White man
Don't you give a light for the blood you've shed
Oooh yeah
Oh White man, White man (White man)
White man, White man
Fought your battle with lies, yeah
White man, White man - but weren't too civilised yeah
White man, White man
Take a look around
Every skin and bone
Hey
What is left of your dream ?
Just the words on your stone
A man who learned how to teach
Then forgot how to learn
Oh yeah
White Man
White Man is a track by the British rock band Queen, appearing on their 1998 compilation album The Crown Jewels. This collection highlights the group's extensive catalogue, drawing from their vast discography of classic rock anthems and experimental recordings. While the song itself is less frequently cited than their major chart-topping hits, it represents the band's continued output and stylistic range during their later years. Queen's music is defined by Freddie Mercury's distinctive vocals, Brian May's guitar work, and a theatrical approach to rock composition. The band's legacy remains significant within the genre, influencing countless artists through their dynamic live performances and studio innovations. This recording serves as part of the broader narrative of Queen's enduring impact on popular music history.