Discover the story of the song > What Made the Red Man Red – Frank Waln

This song is about the mistreatment and misrepresentation of Native Americans in American history and society. The protagonist questions why people think Native Americans are red, when they were actually forced into reservations and killed by the white settlers. They also criticize the appropriation of Native American culture by Hollywood and the use of Native American imagery as mascots. The song highlights the injustices and discrimination faced by Native Americans, and calls for recognition and respect for their true history and identity.