An Artists’ Influence
Artists write about what they know; they pull feelings from their heart and their songs relay what the artists’ emotions, whether it be of their hometown, their high school crush, or their experiences. Many artists that came to fame during the twentieth century have a fair share of experiences they share with us in the form of their songs. The twentieth century is comprised of the institution of slavery and its effects, war, gender norms, discrimination based on nationality, sex, race, etc., and countless events that sparked protests and uproars in the United States. Music at this time was a phenomenon, and artists could use it to their advantage. Artists used their music to spread awareness about their cause, influence …show more content…
He writes of seeing the days when there is no war, but peace. He writes, “Someday at Christmas men won't be boys/Playing with bombs like kids play with toys” (Lines 1-2). Wonder is expressing his hope for military troops and armed forces to stop fighting. He believes that someday at Christmas men will ‘grow up’, and will not obsess over war and violence. In an analysis of the song, a critic says, “As one of mainstream music's first Christmas songs with an intentional social and political message, the song pressed for an end to the Vietnam War and called for compassion and peace” (Richardson). He feels these troops are focused on war and battling and making weapons of destruction as eagerly and regularly as kids play with toys. Wonder hopes, “Someday at Christmas there'll be no wars/When we have learned what Christmas is for/When we have found what life's really worth/There'll be peace on earth” (Lines 5-9). Wonder is hoping everyone can see life as a gift and acknowledge its value. He feels once everyone can realize that they will not be so hell bent on warring with one another. One day, “Hate will be gone and love will prevail” (Line 26). Wonder dreams of a world where men are free, hate is gone, and there are no tears. Someday at Christmas time, he wishes to see a new world filled with peace, hope, and
Artists write about what they know; they pull feelings from their heart and their songs relay what the artists’ emotions, whether it be of their hometown, their high school crush, or their experiences. Many artists that came to fame during the twentieth century have a fair share of experiences they share with us in the form of their songs. The twentieth century is comprised of the institution of slavery and its effects, war, gender norms, discrimination based on nationality, sex, race, etc., and countless events that sparked protests and uproars in the United States. Music at this time was a phenomenon, and artists could use it to their advantage. Artists used their music to spread awareness about their cause, influence …show more content…
He writes of seeing the days when there is no war, but peace. He writes, “Someday at Christmas men won't be boys/Playing with bombs like kids play with toys” (Lines 1-2). Wonder is expressing his hope for military troops and armed forces to stop fighting. He believes that someday at Christmas men will ‘grow up’, and will not obsess over war and violence. In an analysis of the song, a critic says, “As one of mainstream music's first Christmas songs with an intentional social and political message, the song pressed for an end to the Vietnam War and called for compassion and peace” (Richardson). He feels these troops are focused on war and battling and making weapons of destruction as eagerly and regularly as kids play with toys. Wonder hopes, “Someday at Christmas there'll be no wars/When we have learned what Christmas is for/When we have found what life's really worth/There'll be peace on earth” (Lines 5-9). Wonder is hoping everyone can see life as a gift and acknowledge its value. He feels once everyone can realize that they will not be so hell bent on warring with one another. One day, “Hate will be gone and love will prevail” (Line 26). Wonder dreams of a world where men are free, hate is gone, and there are no tears. Someday at Christmas time, he wishes to see a new world filled with peace, hope, and