Janet Jackson's song "Racism" is a cry for help and a call for change in a world where racism still exists. The song was released in 1993 as part of her album "janet." The lyrics address the various forms of racism that exist in society, including institutional racism, prejudice, and discrimination. The song begins with the powerful lines, "Pardon me, but I don't think it's fair / How can you blame us for your problems? / How can you ignore us when we come around?" These lines express Janet's frustration with the way that people of color are often blamed for the problems of society, and the way they are ignored and marginalized. The chorus of the song is an impassioned plea to the world to get well soon and to address the issue of racism. Janet sings, "And to a world sick with racism / Get well soon / We appeal to a better nature / All humanity, all mankind." Throughout the song, Janet sings about the pain and suffering that racism causes, but she also emphasizes the power of unity and the need for people to come together to fight against racism. She sings, "We may be different colors / And we may have different beliefs / But we're all part of the human race / And together we can take on anything." "Racism" is an important song that addresses a critical issue in society. Through her music, Janet Jackson implores us to recognize the harm that racism causes and to work towards a more equitable and just world.
