This song doesn’t speak about any specific war, although it was written in 1972, so it likely refers to the Vietnam War. As many songs do, this song points out to the listener that wars are pointless and only harm the common people. They are merely a means for those in power to r...
The powerful guitar riff and gritty vocals established the song as a pulsating rallying cry for rock lovers. The indomitable spirit of this iconic track keeps on rocking, ensuring its place in modern playlists alongside timeless heavyweights. Also ranks #1 on The 40+ Best Songs About Music, ...
Originally written as a rallying cry for the people of Somalia in their fight for independence, this track quickly became a global sensation, resonating with folks from all walks of life. 23. “That’s What Friends Are For” by Dionne Warwick This powerful ballad was recorded by a group of...
Glen Campbellliked to sing about places. 1968’s “Wichita Lineman” was, of course, about Wichita, and his next hit, “Galveston,” was about the coastal Texas city. Campbell’s attraction to these themes came from the way places expressed the character of the people that lived there. Wri...
the best tunes make either purposeful or inadvertent statements about the era in which they're being recorded and released. Some of those statements, meanwhile, never lose their ability to resonate. Perhaps this is why songs like "We Shall Overcome" continue to be used as a rallying cry again...
While this hit was originally intended as a love song, the refrain serves as a solid team rallying call as well. Declaring to be there whenever, wherever is right in line with the meaning of teamwork.Most pro-team lyric: “Whenever, wherever/We’re meant to be together/I’ll be there,...
In a year that resurfaced important debates about the ownership and authenticity of dance music, two things about “B.O.T.A.” ring true: It belongs to the people, and it’s real as fuck. –Gabriel Szatan Listen: Eliza Rose / Interplanetary Criminal, “B.O.T.A. (Baddest of Them ...
stand up for what they believe in, and fight for their dreams. “Fight Song” has become a rallying cry for those facing challenges, showcasing the power of self-belief and triumph over adversity. It reminds us that we have the strength within ourselves to keep fighting and overcome anything...
This song comes from Granger Smith's quirky, redneck alter-ego, and it's a rallying cry for anyone who's loud-and-proud of their country lifestyle — even if it pokes fun at it a little bit, too. George Strait and Alan Jackson, "Murder on Music Row" ...
“That’s a beautiful thing about the gift of music and what it can do to you,” Stevens, who later changed his name to Yusuf Islam, told Rolling Stone.“It’s really become integral to so many people’s lives.”407 Lynyrd Skynyrd, ‘Free Bird’ 1973 Writer(s):Allen Collins, Ronnie...