He's saying - "That's just the way it is" but - "DON'T YOU BELIEVE them" ❤

A youngster that is not a Tupac fan... kind of unheard of these days!! You didn't recognize the sampling and was able to focus on the musical talent of Bruce and the strong message, rather than the similar parts of the song 😊 I loved your reaction!!!

‘Ah, but don’t you believe them!’ 💗💜💗

This came out when I was 15 and was on the radio constantly. Bruce was brought up in the deep South and witnessed segregation growing up. His take home line is *don't you believe them* Bruce has been a campaigner for equal rights. He still plays this song and announces he's going to play a Tupac song, which always gets a laugh.

Thank you for the review! Tupac’s song Changes samples this beat. Hornsby was talking about the socioeconomic divide and discrimination. The last verse he mentions the Civil Rights Act of 1964, but that it won’t change the minds of racist people and they’ll still discriminate regardless. Tupac’s song speaks to societal issues too. I was a kid when Hornsby’s came out and it was my stepdad’s jam.

Finally, a reaction where the reactor doesn't say "Tupac" within the first 2 seconds

I was your age when this came out and loved it then and still do. The message, so important and timeless. "That's just the way it is, some things will never change - BUT DON'T YOU BELIEVE THEM!"

Watching her appreciate every single aspect of this song was interesting to me. LOVED watching her love this also. .......And I'm an old white guy who bought this album only 5 years after it came out 😄

I’m almost 67, lived through the turbulent 60s and 70s. Things have gotten better slowly for minorities, women, etc but prejudice still exists. I hope when you’re 67, things will be even better. It’s a great song about ignorant and abusive actions by others, but the important part is to not believe that things will never change. Only ignorant people think things won’t , they do, often for the better.

This song is as close to musical perfection as there is; Tupac chose this song because he FELT IT, just like you did

Baby, I'm 67 and have had this LP since it came out. 😎 Edit: You waaay too cool to be so young.

I enjoy watching your reaction. You are only 21 years old. You got a long rabbit hole to go through as far as the old great Music & artist you never heard of. Get ready for long a rid kid.

You got the song exactly. Keep going...we need young people like you G-d Bless.

He is simply brilliant

Great reaction

Hey hi from Australia 👋 he's saying the idiot racists may justify their fucked up behaviour by saying that's just the way it is....but the whole message of the song is Don't you believe them. Don't accept that. How awesome is this song? How brilliant is the piano!! I'm old so I remember this being released in 1987. It's as refreshing now as it was then. Loved your reaction - so cute ❤ And maybe check out some Aussie talent. John Farnham, Guy Sebastian, Matt Corby. Or New Zealander Stan Walker doing Ultralight Beam 🔥

Great reaction. Read the great Rep. John L. Lewis' graphic autobiography "March" to get a bit more perspective on the Civil Rights era. The "line on the color bar" isn't an analogy - they really existed. There were places a black person could not enter (or be hired) unless their skin was lighter than that line. Hornsby captured a definite slice of the South, which unfortunately has not gone away.

I'm so glad you like this! So many styles of music for everyone. If it helps, Tupac sampled this in one of his songs. So props to BRUCE!

Loved your reaction..❤

cool reaction, well done!

This is called Easy listening music because no matter your own personal taste, most reasonable decent folk are going to enjoy listening to this. The fact that you are only 21 years old and you are clearly able to appreciate it, says a lot for you young man. Good luck to you and I hope that you continue to enjoy your musical journey of exploration and that you find many more great songs or tracks to enjoy.

The color bar was something companies use when they had openings to fill... Outside the hiring office there would be a posting... openings for 20 colored people, 10 chinese, NO Hillbillies.

I see you back being consistent

This is the kind of music that’s touches your sole because it’s relevant then as well as now as we can relate to it you personal situations, I’ve loved this when it came out back in 1986 up to the present day. Enjoy the original generation music, and keep up the good work, 👏👏🙌🙌🔥🔥🤜

Hey young one , from Belize n this is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

Hello from Cody Wyoming! You're awesome...keep it up 😁

Good song from my day !

I love it💜

Don't you believe them you hear that what do you say Don't you believe them

People Must get away from computers, and pick up instruments again.

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...but dont you believe them.

I think Bruce comes from Virginia and when he discussed making the song, he said that he couldn't really avoid the issue of race given that he comes from a Southern State. Although that's not to say that Bruce Hornsby agrees with it or thinks that it's right.

Love your energy man! 🙂Check out "Mandolin Rain" with them. Cheers! /New Sub

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2pac didn't simply sample this song, he took the message of these lyrics and interpolated into a song for a different listener. He expanded on the original lyrics and painted an additional picture. Both songs are simply genius

Another suggestion is Lil Homies by Tupac OG version. The beat samples Chill Out by Jonny Lee Hooker and Santana. Tupac was into live instrumentation. Also, Things Are Changing Tupac OG version is a great song

You have a very pretty face

Are y'all young folks can't deal with real music you got the interrupt and you can't deal with real music cuz you know why because you never heard real music till now

There is only one decade the eighties.

Are y'all young folks can't deal with real music you got the interrupt and you can't deal with real music cuz you know why because you never heard real music till now