"I swear to the Lord, I still can't see, why Democracy means, everybody but me"

In this quote, Langston Hughes reveals his disappointment and confusion with the concept of democracy. He swears to the Lord, indicating the severity of his declaration, that he still can not understand why democracy, which is expected to be a system of government where everyone has equal rights and representation, does not appear to use to him. He feels left out and marginalized, as if he is the only one who is not taking advantage of this supposed equality. This quote highlights the reality that even in a democratic society, there are still people who are left and not genuinely included in the system.