Music is such a powerful outlet that has the ability to transmit a range of emotions thru well throughout words and rhythm. It has the ability to change one's emotions from happy to sad, bring back memories, and bring up issues that affect our current state in society. For example, one of my favorite would be “Where is the love?” by The Black Eyed Peas. A small but powerful excerpt from this would be:
If love and peace is so strong
Why are there pieces of love that don't belong
Nations droppin' bombs
Chemical gases fillin' lungs of little ones
With ongoing sufferin' as the youth die young
This song touches many social issues such as: discrimination, sexuality, hate/love, stereotypes, and more. This song was released in 2003 a little after USA attacked Iraq so I think that's what it's referring to when “Nations droppin’ bombs, chemical gases fillin’ kings of little ones…” Young ones are the one that suffer the most in today's society. Also how the government is the one that decides to go to war and doesn't ask for the people's opinion. The chorus of the song repeats saying “where is the love? Where is the love? Where is the love?” It's a very powerful messages that helps us reflect on how we as humans treat others. I like this song beacaue it keeps a steady beat and it's lyrics reflect what we still see now adays even after 15 years.
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