Tag #Protestsongs
When it comes to music, understanding goes way beyond just the meaning or interpretation of the lyrics. One’s own personal understanding of a song connects their ability to see how it functions as a meaningful text in society, different communities,… Continue Reading →
The first lineage I choose to explore includes the songs “Typical Girls” by The Slits, Cool Schmool by Bratmobile, and Just a Girl by No Doubt. These songs contain a similar message to “A Living Human Girl” by The Regrettes,… Continue Reading →
Joey Bada$$’s, “For My People” does not have a direct lineage to any specific songs when it comes to the sound of the song, but he does sample the Superman Theme when it comes to the lyrics. The famous quote… Continue Reading →
“Big Yellow Taxi” is a protest song for environmental change, written and sung by Joni Mitchell. This song has left a legacy of reflection about environmental justice and change. According to the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, Big Yellow Taxi… Continue Reading →
Although Joey Bada$$’s “Temptation” does not necessarily have any direct musical lineages as other songs have, there are a plethora of different songs dealing with similar content issues. Just like Bada$$, a variety of Black artists turned inward to their… Continue Reading →
Doja Cat’s song Woman was released on October 1st of 2021. So it will have its one year song anniversary in a few days. The song is more about divine femininity and simply being a woman in general in today’s… Continue Reading →
“Wild Hearts Can’t Be Broken” by P!nk is a passionate, and emotion evoking ballad that utilizes P!nk’s powerful voice, on top of an orchestra, and an uplifing message to give it all of the energy it needs to be an… Continue Reading →
The song P.M.R.C. was first released by the Bouncing Souls on their 1991 7’ record, Ugly Bill, Oh Shit. The title of this song is the acronym for the Parents Music Resource Center, a Committee formed in 1985 with the… Continue Reading →
In April 2017, Joey Badass released his album All-Amerikkkan Badass which features the popular protest song “Temptation.” Throughout the time period leading up to the release of this song and album, Joey Badass was not shy from expressing his concerns… Continue Reading →
One song I would like to investigate is “I’m Not Okay (I Promise)” by My Chemical Romance. When I was in middle school, I first discovered My Chemical Romance and other punk rock musicians like Pierce the Veil and Black… Continue Reading →
