It is rather chic in 2020 to have musical compositions adopt political stances. The primarily liberal music industry has consistently leaned full-tilt into lyrics about social freedom and inclusivity.
It is now more important than ever for art to emulate, critique and respond to the world around it.
The most widely recognized and lauded political song of the last few years is, without question, Childish Gambino’s"This is America." Taking home four Grammy awards , the song and video represent the ethos of the entertainment industry, and an amplified version of young Americans' gaze on their own country. There is little doubt as to the genuine nature of the song’s message.
To alleviate the risk of dealing in absolutes, one of the most well documented shades-of-grey examples is Bruce Springsteen’s 1984 anthem,"Born in the U.S.A." The verses illustrate the story of a Vietnam War veteran who fails to find sanctuary in a country that sent him off to fight. Ironically, the song’s choruses have been coopted by nationalists , honoring the repetitive refrain as a stamp of glory.
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