I am a Patriot – Little Steven (1984) d166
Did he say this in 1984 or yesterday? “There’s wild things going on these days. We’ve got something going on in America, they call it ‘new patriotism.’ But it don’t look like new patriotism to me; it looks like blind nationalism. And that ain’t right. That’s not what patriotism is all about.”
Living in America – James Brown (1985) d165
Living in America, eye to eye, station to station. Living in America, hand to hand across the nation. Living in America, got to have a celebration!
Keep it together – Madonna (1989) d164
All this family time has me thinking about Madonna Brothers and sisters — they hold the key to your heart and your soul. Don’t forget that your family is gold.
Man in the mirror – Michael Jackson (1987) d151
If you wanna make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and then make a change.
Beautiful boy – John Lennon (1980) d149
Before you cross the street, Take my hand, Life is what happens to you while you’re busy making other plans.
Graceland – Paul Simon (1986) d145
And I may be obliged to defend Every love, every ending Or maybe there’s no obligations now Maybe I’ve a reason to believe We all will be received In Graceland
We care a lot – Faith No More (1985) d135
We care a lot about the gamblers and the pushers and the freaks We care a lot about the people who live on the street We care a lot about the welfare of all the boys and girls We care a lot about you people ’cause we’re out to save the world, yeah
Life in one day – Howard Jones (1985) d133
This reminder to take the long view for lasting change.
Leave it like it is – David Wilcox (1989) d128
“Songs are like the handholds on the rock climb of life.” (skip to 2:56 for the song, but the intro is relevant too)
