Teenagers used music to express their views and opinions on political and cultural events, during the 1960’s. The song “War” by Edwin Starr shows teenagers expressing how they feel about the war that was happening. Evidence of this from the song would be when Edwin Starr sings, “War, huh, yeah.
What is it good for. Absolutely nothing.” also when he says,”Ohhh, war, I despise. Because it means destruction. Of innocent lives.” This shows how teens felt about the war because Edwin is saying that nothing good comes from war. Also, he expresses that he despises was for the reason that it takes away innocent lives. Teens today continue to use music to express themselves, their views and opinions. A song today that would show how teens do …show more content…
I might not be the same, but that's not important. No freedom 'till we're equal, damn right I support it.” This shows how certain teens were expressing themselves with this music because Macklemore is saying how he believes that everyone should be treated equally no matter who they choose to love. He is also saying how there are certain people who seem to ignore the problem of homosexuals not having certain rights, such as marriage. “Otherside”, also by Macklemore, shows how teens express themselves on another very important topic today, this topic being drug usage. The lyrics,” He just wanted to act like them, he just wanted to rap like him. Us as rappers underestimate the power and the effects that we have on these kids. Blunt passed, ash in a tin, pack being pushed, harassed by the feds. The fact of it is, most people that rap like this talkin' about some stuff they haven't lived.” shows how Macklemore thinks that rappers today have a greater effect on today’s youth than they would originally think when developing their music. He is also saying how some young people grow up with this music and are then made to think that these things are okay, not knowing that the rappers who told them these things haven’t always been telling the truth in their songs and sometimes just say whatever to make their music
What is it good for. Absolutely nothing.” also when he says,”Ohhh, war, I despise. Because it means destruction. Of innocent lives.” This shows how teens felt about the war because Edwin is saying that nothing good comes from war. Also, he expresses that he despises was for the reason that it takes away innocent lives. Teens today continue to use music to express themselves, their views and opinions. A song today that would show how teens do …show more content…
I might not be the same, but that's not important. No freedom 'till we're equal, damn right I support it.” This shows how certain teens were expressing themselves with this music because Macklemore is saying how he believes that everyone should be treated equally no matter who they choose to love. He is also saying how there are certain people who seem to ignore the problem of homosexuals not having certain rights, such as marriage. “Otherside”, also by Macklemore, shows how teens express themselves on another very important topic today, this topic being drug usage. The lyrics,” He just wanted to act like them, he just wanted to rap like him. Us as rappers underestimate the power and the effects that we have on these kids. Blunt passed, ash in a tin, pack being pushed, harassed by the feds. The fact of it is, most people that rap like this talkin' about some stuff they haven't lived.” shows how Macklemore thinks that rappers today have a greater effect on today’s youth than they would originally think when developing their music. He is also saying how some young people grow up with this music and are then made to think that these things are okay, not knowing that the rappers who told them these things haven’t always been telling the truth in their songs and sometimes just say whatever to make their music