Question

Give an example of a modern-day protest song (Provide the name of the song and the artist. You may provide an example of the lyrics as long as they are appropriate to the class) and briefly summarize what message it contains.

Answer 1

Answer:

Wake Me Up When September Ends” by Green Day

Explanation:

This song has been interpreted as a protest against the participation of US soldiers in the so-called Iraq war, a direct protest against the Bush administration, containing satirical comments for modern society and the occasional person story.

"The innocent can never last" refers to each innocent soldier in war.

"Here comes the rain again  / Falling from the stars  / Drenched in my pain again" it refers to the bombs in Iraq war.

Answer 2

Answer:

"You Need to Calm Down" by Taylor Swift

Explanation:

You need to accept everyone by who they are.