Music with a Message…
I’ve always loved Pink. Her first big hit “Get The Party Started” was a cool tune that let me know that I wasn’t dead yet–I still could have some fun. As she matured as an artist, I began to realize she had more to say than just ‘have a f**ing good time.
Her latest is evidence of that. I do believe that Rock n Roll has the power to change peoples’ souls and this is an example of that, pure and simple. And while I’m sure there are many more songs that exemplify that, I’m only two other examples come to mind. Ironically, they all deal with the subtext/theme of child abuse. I offer all three to you now…
F**ing Perfect – Pink
Luka – Suzanne Vega
Runaway Train – Soul Asylum
I guess love and pain are universal. I welcome your comments.
xoxo
Yay! It worked!! 😀
I cry every time I hear the last two. Just so so sad.
indeed it did!
did I miss the beatles one?
“It’s not what you say, but how you say it.”
Interesting how The Arts have enormous ability to illuminate & change perceptions about the most face-slap difficult issues – in such mellifluous ways. All while having it perceived as entertainment instead. Satirical plays, movies, & written works (think: Animal Farm) are other ways of entertaining disguise by The Arts. This is my type of sociological humor!
And yes, I have been around enough children to testify that they can be very abusive – call The Orkin Man.
Really when it comes to songs there is only one that consistently reaches out and touches me. One of such profound impact that often I am brought to tears.
Shit… didn’t include the video link… bummer.
I like very much “Runaway Train” and I wanted to post a video with Pink, but when I’ve read it down about child abuse theme, instantly came into my mind this.
However it’s a good song and all the time, at a song, I listen the lyrics and then music. And I think this song has a message worth to listen.
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heart. I like! 😀
I need guitars and testosterone in music
I really like Pink and I hadn’t heard this song. Thanks for that 🙂
Always loved Vega’s song.
I have heard Runaway Train a thousand times and I never associated it with those images. How very sad. That woman at the end losing her baby, omg. :*(
All very Powerful!!! Made me think of this song by Martina McBride