Favorite progressive/peace/protest song?

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The discussion centers around various impactful songs that convey themes of love, protest, and social commentary. Participants highlight tracks like "Where's the Love" by the Black Eyed Peas for its creative approach to hip hop, and "If You Died, I Wouldn't Cry" by Mya for its emotional depth in R&B. Iconic protest songs such as "Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival and "The Times They Are A-Changin'" by Bob Dylan are mentioned for their historical significance. Other notable mentions include "I-Feel-Like-I’m-Fixin’-to-Die Rag" by Country Joe and the Fish, which critiques the Vietnam War, and "Mother" by Pink Floyd, which explores themes of protection and paranoia. The conversation also touches on the irony of patriotic songs like "Born in the USA" by Bruce Springsteen. Overall, the thread showcases a rich tapestry of music that resonates with listeners on both personal and political levels.
  • #31
hypatia said:
lol Kill Bill?


*writes down points for hypatia*
 
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  • #32
MaxS said:
"Stop, Hey What's That Sound?" - Jefferson Airplane

Great music, great lyrics.

Are you referring to For What It's Worth by Buffalo Springfield? The song about the Sunset Strip riots?
 
  • #33
uh tbh i don't know but probably

its the one that goes something like, "There's a man with a gun over there, tellin me, I got to beware. Stop hey, what's that sound, everybody look what's going down."
 
  • #34
that is NOT a political song! in the story of the wall, the protagonist's dad dies in WWII so the mother is super overprotective of her son. she puts all kinds of (borderline) paranoid thoughts into his head, which contribute to him putting up a 'wall' between himself & others.

"The Wall" is open to interpretation... there is no right or wrong interpretation... Thats the beauty of Pink Floyd..

But I know what you are saying... He wrote the album after a mental breakdown... But still the lyrics could mean anything, the only person who really knows is Roger Waters
 
  • #35
MaxS said:
uh tbh i don't know but probably

its the one that goes something like, "There's a man with a gun over there, tellin me, I got to beware. Stop hey, what's that sound, everybody look what's going down."

That's the one.
 

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