Testify

Testify- Rage Against the Machine

The movie ran through me
The glamour subdued me
The tabloid untied me
I'm empty please fill me
Mister anchor assure me
That Baghdad is burning
Your voice it is so soothing
That cunning mantra of killing
I need you my witness
To dress this up so bloodless
To numb me and purge me now
Of thoughts of blaming you
Yes the car is our wheelchair
My witness your coughing
Oily silence mocks the legless boys
Who travel now in coffins
On the corner
The jury's sleepless
We found your weakness
And it's right outside your door
Now testify
Now testify
It's right outside your door
Now testify
Yes testify
Its right outside your door
With precision you feed me
My witness I'm hungry
Your temple it calms me
So I can carry on
My slaving sweating the skin right off my bones
On a bed of fire I'm choking on the smoke that fills my home
The wrecking ball is rushing
Witness your blushing
The pipeline is gushing
While here we lie in tombs
While on the corner
The jury's sleepless
We found your weakness
And it's right outside your door
Now testify
Yeah testify
It's right outside your door
Now testify
Now testify
It's right outside your door
Mass graves for the pump and the price is set
And the price is set
Mass graves for the pump and the price is set
And the price is set
Mass graves for the pump and the price is set
And the price is set
Mass graves for the pump and the price is set
And the price is set
Who controls the past now controls the future
Who controls the present now controls the past
Who controls the past now controls the future
Who controls the present now?
Now testify
Testify
It's right outside your door
Now testify
Testify
The war is right outside your door

Just like everyother Rage Against the Machine song Testify sends a message of rebellion and of dislike toward the social norms. Testify particularly focuses on the war in Irag. The author writes, "Mister anchor assure me, that Baghdad is burning." This is a kind of sarcastic remark because the author is making fun of the people finding comfort in knowing about the war. Another social remark is "Mass graves for the pump." This shows that Rage Against the Machine thinks that the war is strictly for oil and that the soldiers are dying to gain control of oil. Testify has an obvious message of anger towards society and the war in Irag.

Anthem Pt 2

Anthem Pt. 2- Blink 182

Everything has fallen to pieces,
Earth is dying help me Jesus.
We need guidance, we've been misled
Young and hostile but not stupid.
Corporate leaders, politicians,
kids can't vote adults elect them.
Laws that rule the school and workplace,
signs that caution sixteen's unsafe.
We really need to see this through.
We never wanted to be abused
we'll never give up
it's no use
If we're f***ed up - you're to blame
Let this train-wreck burn more slowly
Kids are victims in this story.
Drown the youth with usless warnings,
teenage rules they're f***ed and boring.
We really need to see this through.
We never wanted to be abused
we'll never give up,it's no use
If we're f***ed up you're to blame
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to pieces
Everything has fallen to ...
We really need to see this through.
We never wanted to be abused
we'll never give upit's no use
If we're f***ed up
you're to blame!

In the Anthem Pt. 2 by Blink 182 rebellion is an obvious message. The author is expressing his dislike of the social ways and expresses them clearly. He says "Kids can't vote, adults elect them." This shows the author's opinion toward politics. He means that even though children can't vote, adults are electing people who are very childish. This is a shot at Bush because he was president at the time this song was written. Another rebellious line is "Drown the youth with useless warnings, teenage rules they're f***ed and boring." This shows the dislike in the way kids are being treated and raised. The author thinks kids should be allowed to have more freedom. He thinks children rebel because they feel repressed. The Anthem Pt. 2 effectively sends a strong social message.

Come on Eileen

Poor old Johnny Ray
Sounded sad upon the radio
Moved a million hearts in mono
Our mothers cried
Sang along, who'd blame them
Now you're grown, so grown, now I must say more than ever
Go toora loora toora loo rye aye
And we can sing just like our fathers
[Chorus:]
Come on Eileen, oh I swear (what he means)
At this moment, you mean everything
With you in that dress my thoughts I confess
Verge on dirty
Ah come on Eileen
These people round here wear beaten down eyes
Sunk in smoke dried faces
They're so resigned to what their fate is
But not us (no never), no not us (no never)
We are far too young and clever
Remember
Go toora loora toora loo rye aye
Eileen I'll hum this tune forever
Come on Eileen oh I swear (what he means)
Ah come on, let's take off everything
That pretty red dress Eileen (tell him yes)
Ah come on let's, Ah come on Eileen
That pretty red dress, Eileen (tell him yes)
Ah come on let's, ah come on Eileen
Please...
Come on Eileen too-loo rye-aye
Come on Eileen too-loo rye-aye
Toora toora-too-loora
Now you have grown, now you have shown, oh Eileen
Come on Eileen, these things they are real and I know
how you feel
Now I must say more than ever
things round here have changed
Too-ra loo-ra too-ra loo-rye-aye
[Chorus]

"Come on Eileen" by Save Ferris uses imagery to describe how the singer is feeling and to describe the person she is talking to. They say "you in that dress" which allows the listener to imagine some one in a dress. Also Save Ferris describes peoples faces to let the listener imagine the scene. The use of imagery in "Come on Eileen" is a big part of the song.

Shining On

I just realized I left my favorite hat in the club last night
Which is tickin' me right off 'cause I
Had that cap since I was real-real small
Then find out just right now
That my main squeeze went through my phone
0ooo
So I guess I'm single now
Imagine that
So I sneak right on The T
The conductor sees me
He's kicking me right off with a frown
I grab my bag and I walk on
Comm. Ave., I hit up Blanchard's
They sell cheap wine, I got six bucks
Bag rips, wine smash
Drink it up avoid the glass
But I can't stop from just smiling
When that damn sun is shining on
Hell, It's just
Shining down all over me
No, I can't help but just smile
While that damn sun is shining on
Dang it's just shining down
Down over me
So now I call up my friend
'Cause his girl must be bored, 'cause
She's been spreading rumors about me
That I robbed her party, but I never had
I pull out my little disc man
I bought from a crackhead down in Reno
But my Melt-Banana Cd
Is all scratched up
I think it's stupid all the people who are moaning
Yeah moaning on
While the sun is shining down
On our city streets
Even all the things people say
Naw, ain't affecting me
Not when that damn sun Is shining down over me
Shining down on me
Born to just never care
Born to just never care
Born to just never care
About the stupid things
People moan everyday
Later on I meet Johnny Trouble
At a bar called Shay's, a spit from Charlie's
We sit outside talking about girls
How they're loons but we like them anyway
No money for pints at the bar
We bring a backpack full of Pabst
0ooo
Under the table we fill our glass
So me and Johnny just sit outside
Warmed by that summer night
While those city stars are shining
Down on our streets
And I can't help from just smiling
While those damn stars are shining down
Yeah those stars are shining
Over our city streets
No, I won't be caught moaning
Not when light is still shining down
And me and Johnny
Warmed by that damn summer heat
And I can't stop from just smiling
When those damn stars are shining on
Yeah, those stars are shining
Over our city streets
Imagine that

In "Shining On" Big D and teh Kid's Table uses imagery to clearify what the song is about. They song expresses that the singer, no matter what, is in a good mood. He uses imagery to further explain the bad things happening to him. He says "bag rips wine smash, drink it up avoid the glass." This uses all the senses because the listener can imagine the noise and sight of the bottle breaking and the laste and smell of wine and how they glass feels. The imagery used in "Shining On" emphasizes the meaning of the song.

Protest Song

Conor Regan
Poetry of Song
Ms. Malone
April 1, 2009
Song Analysis

Protest Song
Anti-Flag is an American punk band that has produced many controversial songs with even more controversial lyrics. They have never been a very famous band but are known to those who follow punk music. Their pure punk sound makes them unique in the punk scene now. They are one of the only bands that still have the original punk sound and attitude. Their theories on revolution and disagreement with society are other reason they are distinctive from other bands. In 2003, Anti-Flag teamed up with German punk band the Donots to make “Protest Song.” “Protest Song” is a powerful song that brings states the immoral ways of people today.
Anti-Flag’s “Protest Song” is a song that encourages fan to rise up and protest against the corrupt events and ideas of people in the world. By reading the lyrics the reader would think Anti-Flag is angry at America as a whole and wants people to rise up against it, but they really are only upset with the way America is being run and wants the people to protest against certain thoughts and theories of the others. Anti-Flag shows that they are troubled with the government by saying, “We must confront is WASHINGTON, DC!” This illustrates that in order for America to change for the better the leaders must change their ways first.
“Protest Song” was written while George W. Bush was in office and many people were angered because of the actions he took toward stopping terrorism. Anti-Flag is one band that has shown much dislike on the way America has reacted to the war on terror. They have many songs aimed at the government, and mostly toward Bush. In “Protest Song,” Anti-Flag says, “The Bush ‘War on Terror’, UNCONSTITUTIONAL, UNCONSCIENABLE, we refuse to let him kill, in our name for oil.” These lines are very controversial at the time because many Americans thought that Bush sent troops into the Middle-East only for control of oil, not to fight for freedom of those in grasps of terrorists. These rebellious lines struck a sensitive nerve for those in favor of the war. Anti-Flag made it clear that they were not pleased with America and the people in charge. “Protest Song” was a way they could show their thoughts and express them to all.
“Protest Song” is a well written song with many poetic devices. Anti-Flag uses two poetic devices in the same line. They use anaphora and epistrophe by saying, “You’ve been to our shows, you’ve sung our songs.” This is used to emphasize that they need people to stand with them now at a time of protest. Also Anti-Flag uses metaphors to help enhance the meaning to the listener. One metaphor used is “and that blood which flows from their pen.” This metaphor compares ink to blood and allows the listener to believe that their pen is a knife that cuts deeper into the ground work of society with every letter they write. The poetic devices improve to simplify the meaning of the song and Anti-Flag does a fantastic job in using the poetic devices to get their point across to the listener.
Anti-Flag’s rebellious “Protest Song” is a well written song that clearly shows the message it intended to show. Anti-Flag wanted to open the eyes of their listeners and the affectively did so. “Protest Song” brings out the wrong in the world and asks people to stand up for what they believe in and to fight for what is worth fighting for. Anti-Flag has many more controversial songs, but “Protest Song” is one that stresses the importance of change. The meaning of “Protest Song” is one that everyone needs to think about and try their best to make the world a better place. Anti-Flag’s thoughts on society is a reason why they are one of the most influential and rebellious punk bands for the past two decades and “Protest Song” only solidifies that fact.

And so the time has finally come!The bourgeoisie has signed the war decree with proletariat blood!And that blood which flows from their penIs the closest that they've ever been to the people!You've been to our shows!You've sung our songs!Now we're asking you to add to each chorus you've sung and...Protest!... Against!... Injustice!... State terror!...On the streets of the world for the disempowered!You've sung at our shows,Cheered right over wrong.Now it's time to hit the streets,Back up those words you've sung!Because our voices alone this time will not get it done...Looking to stop a rogue regime?Well the first one that we must confront is Washington, D.C.!The Bush "terror war:" unconstitutional, unconscionable!We refuse to let him kill, in our name, for oil!We know their game,Know they're corrupt!It's up to us to hit the streets -- time to take our rights back!Protest!... Against!... Injustice!... State terror!...On the streets of the world for the disempowered!You've sung at our shows,Cheered right over wrong!Now it's time to hit the streets,Back up those words you've sung!Because our voices alone this time will not get it done...Because the people, united will get it done!Protest!... Against!... Injustice!... State terror!...On the streets of the world for the disempowered!

Found Poem

My party was a tragedy
I held it in Germany
I had mechanical bulls
And a mountain of popsicles
There was a Popsicle shaped like a shark
But then came a baby bear from the park
The bear scared the nice girl
It seemed like the end of the world
It busted its head on the stair
Then walked away without a care
It seemed to all go in slow motion
It was raw like a revolution
Next was an earthquake
Followed by a giant snake
I didn’t mean
For there to be such a scene