Music and Politics

2/15/2023

Daily Literary Quote
“I'm not saying I'm gonna change the world, but I guarantee that I will spark the brain that will change the world.”

Tupac Shakur

Journal Prompt
What are some songs that have a political message? Do you think music should be used to forward a political message? Can a song actually make a difference in the world? Why or why not?

47 Comments

Hannah Rich

2/15/2023 12:14:15 pm

I cant think of anything specifically but songs do have a political message. I think they should because music draws everybody and has a special magic that draws attention. A song can make a difference in the world because of its impact on people.

Laynee

2/15/2023 12:20:11 pm

agreed

bri

2/15/2023 12:23:50 pm

okay pop off I agree

Katie

2/15/2023 12:23:41 pm

yess

tay

2/15/2023 12:16:00 pm

Tom MacDonald- Brainwashed. Its alking about the government and how they are brainwashing the U.S and feeding us lies and how we are basically eating it of the palm of their hand. I think music can and cannot make a poltica message. But they are writing songs to get a essage out there and i would say most succeed.

Hannah Rich

2/15/2023 12:17:00 pm

Do you think its a good thing to use music to express political opinions?

Laynee

2/15/2023 12:20:22 pm

slay

bella

2/15/2023 12:17:14 pm

This Is America by Donald Glover is a song that has a political view. I think songs can have a political message and if people have a problem with it then they shouldn't listen to it.

Hannah Rich

2/15/2023 12:17:59 pm

Why do you think people are drawn to music that express political opinion?

bella

2/15/2023 12:20:54 pm

probably cause they like the song

tay

2/15/2023 12:20:11 pm

bella do you even know that song 😂

Laynee

2/15/2023 12:20:48 pm

Facts

Moses Taylor

2/15/2023 12:22:20 pm

Banger song.

Katie

2/15/2023 12:24:33 pm

i agreee

Maren

2/15/2023 12:17:33 pm

I don't think songs should be political and some songs can motivate people to do things so I guess they can make a difference.

bella

2/15/2023 12:18:27 pm

hmm, interesting

Liberty

2/15/2023 12:21:00 pm

Why don't you think they should be political?

Maren

2/15/2023 12:22:12 pm

Music should just be something to enjoy.

makenna

2/15/2023 12:23:28 pm

yes

bri

2/15/2023 12:25:01 pm

why.

Anna

2/15/2023 12:17:47 pm

A political song would be Lucy in the Sky With Diamonds by the Beatles. There’s speculation it’s actually about LSD. Controlled substances are a political and controversial topic.

tay

2/15/2023 12:19:15 pm

agreed

makenna

2/15/2023 12:23:11 pm

I agree

Haylee

2/15/2023 12:24:54 pm

Yes, I agree!

Riley S.

2/15/2023 12:18:04 pm

Fortune son by Creedence Clearwater Revival. Yes I think music should be used to forward political messages it is just another form of freedom of speech. I don't think one song is enough to make a difference because words alone aren't going to change anything.

Liberty

2/15/2023 12:22:31 pm

Good job!

Brayden Askew

2/15/2023 12:24:01 pm

How does this song have a political influence?

Liberty

2/15/2023 12:18:11 pm

There are a lot of songs with political messages. One from the top of my head would be "A change is gonna come." I think that songs can definitely rally people together but they won't change very much.

Riley S.

2/15/2023 12:18:59 pm

I agree

Laynee

2/15/2023 12:19:40 pm

"Same Love," Macklemore
Relevant lyric: "The right-wing conservatives think it's a decision / And you can be cured with some treatment and religion." I think music is a powerful way to express yourself or to bring an issue to the public's attention.

makenna

2/15/2023 12:22:26 pm

I believe that all music can be used to not really change the world but to change the way that we see the world.

Sekoya

2/15/2023 12:39:47 pm

hmmm weird

katie

2/15/2023 12:25:17 pm

so true

bri

2/15/2023 12:20:16 pm

The Bigger Picture by lil baby, Keep Ya Head Up by Tupac, and Lost Ones by j Cole. I think that it helps spread a message to its listeners, and could teach a lesson because most people look up to music artist, or they depend on their music as a way to cope or the music helps them because it relates to their life. I think music does make a difference in the world because the bigger artist have a higher chance of being heard, and the rhythmic of the music becomes catchy so it gets spread around more and soon becomes a popular song with a message

Haylee

2/15/2023 12:26:23 pm

I like how you said that it can teach a lesson!

Sekoya

2/15/2023 12:37:27 pm

Love this!

Logan

2/15/2023 12:20:48 pm

Is the National Anthem a song with political messages? It's our country's song about being a free country and to take pride in being an American. I do not think music should be used to forward a political message. A song can make a difference in the world but it will not change the world and how we view the world.

Riley S.

2/15/2023 12:21:51 pm

Interesting

Moses Taylor

2/15/2023 12:23:23 pm

I think we need a new anthem honestly

Haylee

2/15/2023 12:20:54 pm

Yes Fortunate Son. I feel that it can be but as long as its hiding it so that its not straightforward saying your views should be a certain way. I feel that songs can give people hope and inspire the. Yes I believe they can make a difference in the word.

Moses Taylor

2/15/2023 12:21:08 pm

Killing in the Name by Rage Against The Machine is a political song. I think that music is the most effective way of spreading a message. Because it can be used to put a person in another's shoes, it is very important in changing people's minds. Music makes a huge difference in the world, especially now that it is so easy to record and spread ideas around.

Maren

2/15/2023 12:24:32 pm

I agree.

Aspen Smith

2/15/2023 12:22:02 pm

I think some songs definitely have meaning but I don't think people actually listen to the words its more of the beat. They have pretty much a song about everything so I don't for-sure have a song in mind.

logan

2/15/2023 12:30:13 pm

Did you even read the question? You did NOT answer a single one ASPEN.

Brayden Askew

2/15/2023 12:22:36 pm

Courtesy of the Red White and Blue by Toby Keith was a song about revenge from 9/11, it was swift to be heard from millions in America. It sends a political message that America will fight back stronger to terrorism on the states. Music can easily forward a political message. This song made a huge difference on the world as it showed that America won't back down.

logan

2/15/2023 12:29:10 pm

I'm more of a Tim Mcgraw guy tbh

Sekoya

2/15/2023 12:36:35 pm

Killing in the Name by Rage Against the Machine is a political song about police brutality. I think music should be used to inspire people. I think that if the right group of people hear a certain song it could inspire them to try to make a difference in the world.

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