Wednesday, April 13, 2011

"Blackbird" by Paul McCartney

I had a fair bit of difficulty in selecting a song that represented my political views, and when I found out the backstory on this one I decided to use it. This song was written by Paul McCartney in 1968 with regards to the civil rights struggle in the United States. I like the message of this song because not only it is pro-rights but it also seems to convey that change can be brought about by people. In a democracy, I think of it as the government being governed by the people. Also, this song comes across as hopeful and I like that.

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free

Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night

Blackbird fly, blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night

Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly
All your life

You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise
You were only waiting for this moment to arise


(Pay no heed to the images of the video, but the recording was one of the best I could find i.e. not live/scratchy.)
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  1. zippedy doo daMay 10, 2011 at 12:34 PM

    I believe this song to be a bit optimistic,
    the idea that the african american community was simply waiting for this moment to be free seems ridiculous to me. It seems to me that whenever a group gains rights, it is the result of long bloody fights,(if not literal then metaphorical). On a positive note at least he cared enough to say something, and say something positive.

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