HELL YOU TALMBOUT – Janelle Monae f. Jidenna, Wondaland Records (2015) d1115
Walter Scott, say his name Jerame Reid, say his name Philip White, say his name Eric Garner, say his name Trayvon Martin, say his name Sean Bell, say his name Freddie Gray, say his name Aiyana Jones, say her name Sandra Bland, say her name Kimani Gray, say his name John Crawford, say his name […]
Iron sky – Paulo Nutini (2014) d1114
We are proud individualsLiving for the cityBut the flamesCouldn’t go much higher We find Gods and religionsTo paint us with salvationBut no one, no nobodyCan give you, the power To rise, over loveOver hateThrough this iron sky that’s fast becoming our mindOver fear and into freedom Oh, that’s lifeThat’s dripping down the wallsOf a dream […]
Letters home – Radical Face (2013) d1113
I can’t remember why I joined this war And I can’t tell you what we’re fighting’ for I guess I wasn’t smart enough to see the gameAnd that no one’s keeping’ score
Derecho de nacamiento – Natalia Lafourcadeun (2012) d1112
Yo no naci sin causaYo no naci sin feMi corazón pega fuertePara gritar a los que nos mientenY así perseguir a la felicidadY así perseguir a la felicidad I was not born without a causeI was not born without faithMy heart beats strongTo shout at those who lie to usAnd so chase happinessAnd so chase […]
Survivor Guilt – Rise Against (2011) d1111
They send our daughters and our sonsTo deserts under burning sunsA sacrificial slaughter to fillThe pockets of the weakAn artificial enemyAre we so easily deceived?
Hard times – John Legend & The Roots f. Black Thought (2010) d1110
From my party house, I’m afraid to come outsideAlthough I’m filled with love I’m afraid they’ll hurt my prideSo I play the part I feel they want of meAnd I pull the shades so I won’t see them seein’ me
Somalia – K’NAAN (2009) d1109
Do you see why it’s amazingWhen someone comes out of such a dire situationAnd learns the English languageJust to share his observation?
Atom and Evil – Golden Gate Quartet (2008/1946) d1108
Now if Evil gets Atom, ’twill be such a shameBecause a-plenty of big shots are playin’ that dameNow his sleep will be troubled, and his life will be cursedLord, if Atom plays with evil, Jack, he won’t be the first!(So true!)
Windowsill – Arcade Fire (2007) d1107
Don’t wanna give ’em my name and addressDon’t wanna see what happens nextDon’t wanna live in my father’s house no moreDon’t wanna live with my father’s debt
