Everybody Knows
Leonard Cohen (1988) Leonard Cohen’s song “Everybody Knows” conveys a bleak and cynical view of the world, addressing themes like social inequality, disillusionment, and the inevitability of...
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Bob Dylan (1989) Bob Dylan’s song “Political World” critiques the modern political landscape, highlighting themes of materialism, the absence of love, and the loss of wisdom and courage in society. It...
View ArticleFortunate Son
Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969) “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival critiques social inequality and the privilege of wealthy individuals who can avoid military service, particularly...
View ArticleBurn Your Village to the Ground
The Halluci Nation (2014) “Burn Your Village to the Ground” by The Halluci Nation addresses the complex and often painful history of Indigenous peoples, particularly in relation to colonialism and the...
View ArticleSnow White
Disney (2025) A princess joins forces with seven dwarfs to liberate her kingdom from her cruel stepmother the Evil Queen. A live-action adaptation of the 1937 Disney animated film ‘Snow White and the...
View ArticleNew World Order
Ministry (1992) I’m in love without the tears of regretOpen fire ’cause I love it to deathSky high with a heartache of stoneYou’ll never see me ’cause I’m always alone How to love without a trace of...
View ArticleA Drug Against War
KMFDM (1993) Fans from across the US banded together and answered the call for footage captured during the 22/23 Hyëna tour. A Drug Against War critiques societal issues related to war and violence,...
View ArticleFight the Power
Public Enemy (1989) Fight the Power by Public Enemy is a protest anthem that addresses racial discrimination and calls for resistance against systemic oppression faced by African Americans. It was...
View ArticleSleep Now in the Fire
Rage Against the Machine (1999) Sleep Now in the Fire by Rage Against the Machine addresses themes of greed, societal issues, and the consequences of capitalism. The lyrics personify greed and...
View ArticleTrump Declares War on Artists
Tavish Forsyth (2025) “I have called Trump out on his bullshit and dare him to fire me for being unapologetically queer, and critical, for showing up everyday in my best red lip and woke gender...
View ArticleRockin’ in the Free World
Neil Young (1989) Rockin’ in the Free World by Neil Young critiques the political climate of the late 1980s, particularly targeting the policies of the George H.W. Bush administration. The song...
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Waiting on a Wish
Rachel Zegler (2025) Rachel Zegler stars in the new music video for Waiting on a Wish, filmed on location at Alcázar de Segovia Castle in Spain Theatrical version Waiting on a Wish is a song from...
View ArticleMississippi Goddam
Nina Simone (1964) Mississippi Goddam by Nina Simone is a powerful protest song that expresses her outrage over racial violence and injustice, particularly in response to the murders of civil rights...
View ArticleAnarchy in the U.K. (U.S.A.)
Sex Pistols (1976) USA Version/Live From Longhorn Ballroom, Dallas, 1978 Anarchy in the U.K. by the Sex Pistols is a punk rock song that expresses anti-authoritarian sentiments and a desire for...
View ArticleBorn in the USA
Bruce Springsteen (1984) Born in the U.S.A. by Bruce Springsteen is often misunderstood as a patriotic anthem, but it actually critiques the treatment of Vietnam veterans and the struggles of...
View ArticleTired of 45
Chuck D featuring Jahi (2025) Tired of 45 by Chuck D expresses frustration with political leadership, particularly criticizing the actions and policies of former President Donald Trump, referred to as...
View ArticleMark Twain Prize Acceptance Speech
Conan O’Brien (2025) The 26th Mark Twain Prize for American Humor celebrating Conan O’Brien on Netflix Sunday, May 4, 2025 “Patriotism is supporting your country all of the time and your government...
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