Analysis Of Dear Uncle Sam

Marvin Gaye was an artist in the 60’s and 70’s, and was a civil rights activist. His songs held words of freedom. For ex. in “What’s Going On,”, “Mother, mother- There's too many of you crying- Brother, brother, brother- There's far too many of you dying- You know we've got to find a way- To bring some lovin' here today, eheh,” Here he says that the ‘mothers’ are crying because during the time of the Vietnam when their sons left to Vietnam, usually because if they died they wouldn’t be able to bury them. The U.S. government would draft the men that were older than 18, in this case Marvin’s brother. That is why he mentions, “Brother, brother, brother- There's far too many of you dying.” This is some general information about why our times are

With every aspect of our lives we are making a point, arguing a belief, or refuting some other aspect of our existence. Aesthetic pieces, most avidly poems and songs, argue a message both in the lyrics and in the meaning posed between the lines. “American Pie,” in a multitude of ways, argues that American lives and memories are closely intertwined with the music of the time period. Not only does “American Pie” argue a message it also pulls many generations together. Today, thirty years after the initial release, “American Pie” still has an effect in our music and continues to be popular with all age groups. Don McLean accomplishes this task through using the context of the time period, placement of words, the words

Whiskey Lullaby is a song sung by Brad Paisley (ft. Alison Krauss) which narrates the story of a soldier coming back from war to find his wife in bed with another man. After this, the man drinks away his life trying to escape the pain until he commits suicide. Then the song continues to talk about how the woman follows down the same path after hearing about his death. In the end of the song they both get buried next to each other which symbolizes how they are finally together. The audience for this country song is those who have served or who have had family members serve. The unexpectedness of how life will figure itself out when the soldiers return. Also, how hard it is for families when their loved ones are out fighting, and they are

“Uncle Sam Goddamn” is a song written by Brother Ali in 2007 that conveys the United States government as harsh and cruel. Brother Ali writes lyrics in a very personal and inspiring way. Ali wrote this song in anger and in protest of the United States due to its controversial history and he writes with anger and passion. Ali calls out the United States Government and he wants change. Ali uses phrases to show Americas flaws and controversial history. He is disappointed in the way that America has become what it is today. Brother Ali shows his disappointment of America’s controversial past by using vigorous language and his concern for what America has become.

To begin, America has been through hell, but she always comes back. “Ragged Old Flag” was Cash’s response to the nationwide frustration brought on by the Vietnam War and Watergate Scandal. Johnny wanted to write a song that would make people feel patriotic and stand together during the Vietnam War and Watergate Scandal. “Ragged Old Flag” reaches many generations and that is apparent in the first couple of verses. Johnny Cash wrote “Ragged Old Flag” in first person point of view. The listener will be skillfully taken on a journey through the historical events of the United States. Within the first couple verses we are introduced to a man new to small town. He is walking by the courthouse when he notices an elderly man sitting on a bench. The man

1.The message of the song is a strong protest against the Vietnam War distinguishing between the fortunate sons, who were wealthy and did not have to serve in the war and the unfortunate sons, who were poor and paid the price.

2. Is the intent of this song to promote or protest the Vietnam War? Why?

It's the old saying about rich men making war and poor men having to fight them” (“Creedence Clearwater Revival Biography”). Amidst the political chaos in America, this song was a straight profane gesture towards Nixon and his administration. CCR openly bashes the rich and powerful and the “silver spoon in hand” population with this song. They bring to light the contradictions done by the government and they express the struggle of the American population being destroyed by the war. The intensity of “Fortunate Son” and the anger in the voices and hard rock feel fueled the flame of the anti-government protests. CCR exposed the corruption behind the war to the American public with this song. The chorus starts out by saying things like, “I ain't no senator's son… I ain't no fortunate one…” These lines express how the government decides to go to war but none of them are willing to pay the true cost. Government officials don’t have to risk their lives or the lives of their families, and instead send the rest of the population to fight the war. Later on in the song, Fogerty sings “I ain't no millionaire's son… I ain't no fortunate one…” These lines bring to light the point of financial corruption with the war. Like being a senator’s son, being the son of a wealthy family made you exempt from the war. Millionares controled the government and were part of the reason the war with

As the draft became more fair and unsystematic, more American families were affected by the war. Country Joe and the Wish wrote a song about the draft saying, “ Send ‘em off before it’s too late./ Be the first one on your block/ To have your boy come home in a box” (Document B). The song written reflects the Americans harsh thoughts on draft. Families began to believe if your son was drafted there was no returning of him alive.

In the song American Pie, by Don McLean, produced in 1971, McLean uses this song to commemorate the death of singer Buddy Holly but he is able to also describe what he thinks is one of the most influential periods of American history; 1959-1970. The speaker in the song is Don because he’s telling what has happened since the death of Buddy holly and how much has influenced a change in society. In the song “bye bye mrs American pie” there to represent the innocence of American that Holly took when he died. I chose this song because it was one of my father’s favorite songs. And since the main idea of the song is about death, after my father died I felt a connection with the song. American pie relates to an old saying "as American as apple pie".

Uncle Tom’s Cabin was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and was published on March 20th, 1852. Uncle Tom’s Cabin is an anti-slavery novel that talks about how slavery is harmful, traumatic, and it tears families apart and it should be abolished. This book protests the Fugitive Slave Act. Uncle Tom’s Cabin helped cause the Civil War because it was controversial. It wrote about the evils of slavery and put a face to slavery. People in the south believed that the whole story was a lie, and slavery was good. In the south, Harriet Beecher Stowe was portrayed as a villain. But, in the north people agreed with the book and the bad things that were talked about. That caused a huge debate about who was right which eventually led to the civil war. Document C says that Southern people think Harriet Beecher Stowe is a liar and people who believe her aren’t smart. A divide was

I think about my dad, my uncles, my cousins, both grandfathers who fought in the Vietnam war. I think about how my grandfather paw paw Tim would ask me to sing this song for him every time I saw him and how he would make me turn the other way to sing it so he could just weep and cry as hard as he wanted because it meant so much to him. I think about all of our troops I got to visit with and spend time with in the Middle East when I went over seas to sing for them. I think about all of the men crying because they missed their wives so much, or the man telling me he hadn't seen his baby girl yet since she was born. When I sing this song I think about them. This song is about them. It's not about me. That's what I think about every time I sing it. I love our country so much. And we should all love and respect each other because this is the greatest country in the world. I see the love. I see the unity in all walks of life on a daily basis and It makes me so proud to be an American..... so In the words of Forrest Gump. That's all I have to say about

The Veterans’ Day Tribute included songs from Lorree’s new release “Patriotic Medley” was inspired by First Lady Michelle Obama. According to Lorree who is a former United States Army Captain and now a proud veteran, “This medley is dedicated to all the work and sacrifices made by our veterans who have taken care of America.”

The novel Uncle Tom's Cabin was written by Harriet Beecher Stowe and published in the United States in 1852. The novel depicted slavery as a moral evil and was the cause of much controversy at the time and long after. Uncle Tom's Cabin outraged the South and received praise in the North. The publication of Uncle Tom's Cabin was a major turning point for the United States which helped bring about the Civil War.

Watching Forrest Gump for the first time I feel that the movie has a little of everything in it, from action and war to love and romance. For one man to overcome so many hardships and live a life full of love and happiness it is inspiring. Each character had something that reached viewers. From Jenny to Lieutenant Dan they all had something that made them easy to connect with. Even the people that sat on the bench next to Forrest created interest; they listened and were in the story for us, but were not truly part of it.