Robert Burns wrote “A Man’s a Man for A’ That” over 200 years ago, and I'm not gonna lie, he made me cry a little... Because guess what, not much has changed, we are reliving the same bull over and over! Arrogance is a sign of stupidity, and it matters, maybe more than ever. 

Burns was inspired by the Scottish Enlightenment and the democratic ideals of his time, but I think the song’s message transcends history, politics, and borders. It is not about a revolution through violence, but about dignity through truth. It is a call for character to outweighs privilege and power, in a world gone bananas... Sound familiar? ;) 

In the United Sates, it is statistically fair to say that the socio—economical divide is only getting worse everyday, because greedy and entitled a-holes confuse privilege with rights, and don’t even think twice about the meaning or value of #equality, human dignity, and justice. (RIP, Equal Opportunity Employment Act, 1965-2025). This song matters no matter your skin color... and blessed be Burns for daring to say what few would: wealth and status mean nothing—what truly matters is a person’s integrity, wisdom, and kindness. Personality, aka our “true color”, is so underrated… 

So, WHAT is he saying that matters heh?

- Wealth and Rank Are Just an Illusion – Social status is just a stamp on a coin; real worth comes from the gold within—our character and deeds.
-  Dignity in Hard Work – Whether rich or poor, those who live honestly and work with purpose are kings in their own right.
- Power Does Not Equal Wisdom – A man may wear ribbons and medals, but that doesn’t make him great—wisdom and strength of mind do.
- Hope for a Just Future – Burns believed that one day, justice and reason would win, and that all people, regardless of class or background, would stand as equals.
- A Vision for Universal Brotherhood – The song’s most famous line, “That man to man, the warld o’er, shall brothers be for a’ that”, is a call for unity, compassion, and human dignity across nations.

Burns saw beyond his time and envisioned a world where honor and intelligence, not gold and crowns, define greatness. That dream isn’t just history—it’s still worth singing for. Maybe now more than ever.

And, WHY care? Because it's your story too...

- In an era of rising inequality, where wealth and fame often overshadow true worth, Burns’ words remind us that status does not define a person.
- As leaders and elites gain power through privilege, not merit, his message calls us to value wisdom, honesty, and justice above empty authority.
- In a world that too often divides people by class, race, or borders, A Man’s a Man for A’ That stands as a timeless call for fairness, unity, and human dignity.

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@bananasutra original lyrics adaptation: 

Is there a man who walks with pride, 
Though poor and worn, and all that? 
The coward bows, but we’ll abide, 
We dare be free for all that. 

For all that and all that, 
Our toil and sweat and all that, 
The crown is but a stamped disguise, 
A man’s a man for all that.

What if our table’s plain and bare, 
Our coats are thin, and all that? 
Let fools delight in silks so rare, 
A man’s a man for all that. 

For all that and all that, 
Their pomp and gold and all that, 
An honest heart and mind so free, 
Are worth far more than all that.

You see that man they call a lord, 
Who struts and stares and all that? 
Though many bow before his word, 
He’s but a fool for all that. 

For all that and all that, 
His stars and stripes and all that, 
A man who stands with mind unchained, 
He laughs and walks past all that.

So let us hope the day will come, 
(And come it will, for all that,) 
When sense and worth, not birth and gold, 
Shall lead the world, and all that. 

For all that and all that, 
It’s coming yet, for all that, 
That man to man, both far and wide, 
Shall brothers be for all that.

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Artist: The Eleitian Select Jazz Choir, Gabrielle Arvanetes, & Reuben Hamilton
Original Composer: John Stromberg (1858-1902)
Original Lyricist: Harry B. Smith (1860–1936)
Original Sheet Music Copyright Date: 1899
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… because life on earth is a Psychedelic Cabaret, and “music is the only religion that delivers the goods” (like Frank said). 

To be clear, all I really know is I dunno shit about fck (like Socrates said:)—music and songwriting included. But(t) I feel it, the music, so damn deeep in my soul! I’m just a humble existential fool, a silly banana who likes to play and share, to question and learn. Words are my oldest best friends, hearing myself sing is a freaking miracle (trust me on that lol), and I believe curiosity and #gratitude are the keys to happiness… So voilà, there’s that.

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Some call it Artificial Intelligence, but(t) I call Authentic Imagination, Alternative Ideas, Augmented Innuendos, Abstract Illogisms… hopefully, you get the gist? The point being, life is the story we tell ourselves and LYRICS matter—each @bananasutra song has a wondering root and a loving purpose, guided by one of (my) 7 (bananas) sutras: 
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