In Kesha’s new album Rainbow the album that “Praying” is on is all about her difficult experiences and how she has grown from them. In “Praying” she discuss women’s liberation and women’s empowerment. Through this song Kesha gives subtle social… Continue Reading →
The social critique that “Pumped Up Kicks” explores regards gun violence, specifically in reference to school shootings. The topic of the song is made clear in the repeated chorus: All the other kids with the pumped up kicks You’d better… Continue Reading →
The Black Eyed Peas, “Where Is The Love?” sheds light on not just one but many social issues that are going on in the world. They made the decision to recreate this song when they saw everything that was going… Continue Reading →
J. Cole’s “Neighbors” sheds a blinding light on the social issues that harp on the backs of the black community, and that have for centuries. Primarily, this song focuses on the brutal injustices that the black community faces continuously: racial… Continue Reading →
Kendrick Lamar is always offering his critiques on how to be a better country and even a better person through his notable lyrics and songs. In XXX., Lamar brings up the social justice issues of gun violence, gang violence, corruption on Wall… Continue Reading →
After several posts discussing the gravity of the lyrics of Ms. Lauryn Hill’s “Mystery of Iniquity” this is finally the one where they get to be fleshed out. The song begins with the chorus/hook that we can skip over, because… Continue Reading →
Given Johnson’s laid back persona and previous collection of songs, this particular song, “My Mind is For Sale” was taken by surprise by many of Johnson’s fans and critics due to its social critiques. However, Johnson makes these critiques in… Continue Reading →
“Alright” discusses a multitude of different social critiques throughout the song, some more obvious than others. Kendrick Lamar is well known for making his songs have more than just one meaning to them, and he is very famous for talking… Continue Reading →
“Same Love” by Macklemore, Ryan Lewis and Mary Lambert makes an abundance of suggestions both to the government and to society as a whole about LGBTQ+ rights. In 2013, when the song was written, gay marriage was not yet legalized… Continue Reading →
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