Protest songs research

Jay-Z The Story of O.J.

Here, jay z touches on various topical talking points within the African-American community. The song title and the hook are about colourism. This lyric is a reference to o.j. Simpson’s famous statement (“I’m not black, I’m o.j. “) during his trial about being able to escape the colour of his skin.

Black Sabbath War Pigs

War Pigs from Black Sabbath’s Paranoid album. Black Sabbath is showcasing their antiwar philosophy in the song, “War Pigs.” The title refers to personnel who wage and carries out wars, but largely keep their distance for getting their “hands dirty.” Case in point, US government

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