Jake's Notes: This song responds to the recent racist tirade of comedian Michael Richards. He and Mel Gibson have recently brought to the surface a racial rage that many people my age thought died out in the '60s. Clearly, this ire sits just below the surface, waiting for an opportunity to unveil itself. Unfortunately, opportunities keep arising.
Softly on the Surface - Click Here To Listen
By: Jake Speed 11/28/06
There sits a black man inside the church of God
While up stands a white man preaching his lightning rod
Amen, they both praise and raise a hand up high
Then both men leave, one's headed left, one right
Softly on the surface, all's just fine
Softly on the surface, ain't no divide
It's certain this surface can't hold what's inside
There's a rage buried below that we just cannot hide
Crowded bus, on walks a withered old man
A young lad gives up his seat, a respectful stand
Both ride with smiles: two church-bound men
One holds the Bible, the other holds the Koran
