Wonder went epic with "Living for the City," a bleak seven-minute narrative about the broken dreams of black America that was so powerful, Richard Pryor later recorded the lyrics delivered as a church sermon. Wonder sings about a boy growing up in the mythical town of Hard Times, Mississipp...
The potency of music as a tool to communicate complex emotions and thoughts is remarkably evident in the plethora of songs about race. These powerful anthems ...
that is over now. She received tattoos, made fun mistakes, and made some regretful choices, but with the passage of time, she is no longer as wild, crazy, and fun as she used to be. That's what growing up is about. At least she has the memories!
written by guitarist Brian May during a time of renewed Cold War tensions between the Soviet Union and an America led by Ronald Reagan, references nuclear tensions with a line about growing up “in the shadow of the mushroom cloud.”
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The 14 Best Rap Songs About Mom: 1. “Dear Mama” 2Pac Artist: 2 Pac Song Title: Dear Mama Released: 1994 You guys thought! 2Pac’s legendary tribute to his mother, Afeni Shakur, may be the most well-known mom-rap song. But it is by no means the greatest. Certainly, it is an ...
17.“Smalltown Boy” by Bronski Beat Image: London Records By incorporating unapologetic LGBTQ themes into their sleek synth-pop hits, Bronski Beat were true pioneers – and this 1984 classic is their most transcendent moment. Frontman Jimmy Somerville, in a sensitive falsetto, sings about a lad...
as well as its wide-reaching effects, Lovato also sat down for one-on-one conversations with the likes of Kenan Thompson, JoJo Siwa, Drew Barrymore and herCamp Rockco-star Alyson Stoner — all of whom have their own traumas, triumphs and stories to share about growing...
And one for the little boy Who lives down the lane The Muffin Man According to the Museum of London, this popular nursery rhyme originated in 1820 and was written about a muffin man who worked in Drury Lane in London’s West End neighborhood. The nursery song became even more popular af...
Growing up, Sting enjoyed watching TV westerns and listening to classic country artists like Hank Williams. "I Hung My Head" was sort of Sting's attempt at writing a song that incorporated both of those influences, about a young boy who steals his brother's rifle and sets out into the su...