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Political Songs.

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the.hoffman
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So, I need a political song for civics to analyze.

What I've come up with so far is Gimme Shelter by Rolling Stones, and a few Public Enemy songs.

I was wondering if you know of any better ones or even just any other ones.

Thanks.

Apr 27 2009 2:16PM
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An10a_Eng
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im just a bill and im sitting here on capital hill....

school house rock son
Apr 27 2009 2:17PM
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gnarlygoodski22
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Buffalo Springfield- For what it's worth
Apr 27 2009 2:18PM
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uni-corn
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Apr 27 2009 2:21PM
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An10a_Eng
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since your going for the whole inner city hip hop deelio...changes by 2pac
from what i hear these changes may just be happening
Apr 27 2009 2:24PM
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the.hoffman
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Already taken.

Apr 27 2009 2:25PM
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the.hoffman
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My teacher said that it was too basic. That's the first song I thought of though.

Apr 27 2009 2:25PM
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uni-corn
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This is semi-political


Apr 27 2009 2:26PM
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An10a_Eng
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if i was president by wyclef?
Apr 27 2009 2:27PM
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the.hoffman
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Haha I like that, but it's probably not political enough for civics class.
Apr 27 2009 2:30PM
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skiminnesota
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Apr 27 2009 2:30PM
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the.hoffman
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Thanks a lot Guys! I think I want to do something protesting something though because it will be easier for me to analyze I think.

Harder Than You Think by Public Enemy I think is what I'm going to do because of this part.

WHAT, GOES, ON!
Rolling Stones of the rap game, not braggin'
Lips bigger than Jagger, not saggin'
Spell it backwards, I'ma leave it at that..
That ain't got nuttin to do with rap
Check the facts, expose those cats
who pose as heroes and take advantage of blacks
Your government's gangster, so cut the crap
A war goin on so where y'all at?
"Fight the Power" comes great responsibility
'F the Police' but who's stopping YOU from killlin me?
Disaster, fiascos over a loop by P.E.
If it's an I instead of we believin TV
Spittin riches, bitches, and this new thing about snitches
Watch them asses move as the masses switches
System dissed them but barely missed her
My soul intention to save my brothers and sisters!

Apr 27 2009 2:33PM
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Ryno
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Apr 27 2009 2:45PM
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NW_Rider
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All Along the Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix

Changes - Tupac

Most Bob Marley

Red, White and Blue - Lynyrd Skynyrd

really most songs out there have at least some political significance, hope that helps.

Apr 27 2009 3:43PM
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soulskier
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american woman by the guess who was the first one that popped into my head
Apr 27 2009 3:53PM
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the.hellion.
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ohio - crosby stills nash & young.
about the Kent State shootings
Apr 27 2009 4:11PM
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sconniestyle
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really anything by neil young would work. a good percentage of his body of work are "protest songs", even his newest album

Apr 27 2009 4:15PM
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sniper_6
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Born in the USA- Springsteen

Fortunate son- Creedance Clearwater Revival

-both are Vietnam protest songs if you're into that sorta thing.

Apr 27 2009 4:42PM
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hellomynameisjef
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orange crush by REM
its about napalm
Apr 27 2009 4:43PM
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An10a_Eng
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those hippies deserved it
Apr 27 2009 4:44PM
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steezeandskis
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russians by sting and 99 red ballons are both cold war political songs
Apr 27 2009 4:45PM
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StanMcStanson
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The 4th Branch- Immortal Technique

It pertains more to the previous administration than the current one, but still is a great political song.
Apr 27 2009 5:28PM
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tBatt
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Uncommon Valor by Jedi Mind Tricks is another good vietnam one.

I'm suprised no one has said this yet. Or maybe they have and I just didn't read the thread
anywho
Apr 27 2009 5:44PM
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willyg0808
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good song, but i dont like jezzy

Apr 27 2009 6:34PM
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OhMyBosh
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Most stuff by Eddie Vedder

and lots of punk songs...

Apr 27 2009 6:57PM
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TSM
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fixin to die rag - country joe mcdonald
Apr 27 2009 7:02PM
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EVAN.F
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When the President talks to God - Bright Eyes
Apr 27 2009 8:22PM
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lloyd_christmas
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there ya go
Apr 27 2009 8:27PM
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suckmyjagon
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KILL THE PRESIDENT-- oldschool offspring

Masters of war -- Dylan

Perfect Government -- NOFX

Stick the Fucking Flag Up Your Goddamn Ass You Son of a Bitch -- Propagandhi

Apr 27 2009 8:28PM
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chapz
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crosby stills nash and young?
immortal technique has some killer verses as well
Apr 27 2009 8:30PM
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ElbridgeGerry
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Bob Dylan wrote all along the watchtower, give credit to him not Hendrix.
Apr 27 2009 8:31PM
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SKETCHY_D
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swagga like obama- legendary jackson

Apr 27 2009 8:34PM
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landonn
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IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE

saw his concert last night. fuckin epic.

Apr 27 2009 8:52PM
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*LiNeLover*
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i was going to say- my prez. is black by Young Jeezy, but someone alreay said it.. sooo.... Dear Mr. President by Pink.... yeah i know its by pink but she sings about some real good stuff!
Apr 27 2009 8:55PM
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Loges
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almost everything by rage against the machine
Apr 27 2009 9:04PM
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BMskier
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Apr 27 2009 10:06PM
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kingcomet32
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im doing the same exact project for participation in government, im gunna use suburb politician by lyricson, dunno if its really a good example, but im guessing i can bullshit my way through it and i enjoy listening to the song
Apr 27 2009 10:15PM
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Dylan_
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does this count ?

Apr 27 2009 10:21PM
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WSMFP
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let's impeach the president- Neil Young
Apr 27 2009 10:22PM
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Mr.Panda
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you got to look at it in terms of the late 80s or 90s though....




i guess the biggest problem with these two is the time periods they were written in....





if you can stand newer bad religion this song could be entertaining to break apart.








Apr 27 2009 10:24PM
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Mr.Panda
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that song is so damn creepy....  good, but creepy.
Apr 27 2009 10:26PM
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Bepo
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public enemy, done
Apr 27 2009 10:37PM
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dwhite
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this.
Apr 27 2009 10:52PM
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the.hoffman
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Yup. That's what I came to a conclusion with.

Thanks to everyone who helped.

Apr 27 2009 10:53PM
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woolymammoth
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letter from the government by brother ali
or most anything by simon and garfunkle
Apr 27 2009 11:53PM
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