Double Dare Yay Poem

The songs “Double Dare Ya” by Bikini Kill and “Feminazi” by Fea have many parallels but also contain varying ideals. Both songs are overall about the topic of feminism and women's rights but each song approaches the topic differently. The songs both use a combination of repetition, feminist language, and a sense of equality to get their message across. Even though each song and band fit under the riot girl genre they take different approaches to addressing the feminist topic and stance.
The song “Feminazi” by Fea is a perfect example of modern day riot girl. In the song, the concept of feminism is explicated, by the lead singer, Theresa Moher blantly stating her beliefs. Throughout the song, the word feminist is used as a term of endearment and strength. Throughout the song the words “I am I am a feminist” is repeated both in English and other languages, to emphasise Moher's connection and belief in the phrase. The phrase, “I don’t hate men, I just love women” is also repeated to underline that feminism and the women’s movement in general isn’t …show more content…
The lead singer Kathleen Hanna is challenging the listener to stand up by stating, “dare ya to be what you want, dare ya to be who you will”. She is basically telling the listener to be themselves, regardless of everyone else's opinion. The phrase “double dare ya” is also repeated throughout the song to emphasize the importance of being daring. Sometimes one just needs a push in the form of a dare to get things done. Opposed to the song “Feminazi” instead of speaking to an varied audience, the song is speaking directly to a girl, perhaps a girl who they are romantically involved with. The Bikini Kill song also takes a negative stance towards men by stating “time to make his stomach burn. Burn, burn, burn, burn”. Even though these lyrics are referring to the idea of “the Man” as an entity, they still are a negative