6 Protest songs Before you read: The sound of protest a) Which of the words and phrases below do you think are typical of protest songs? Give reasons. express opposition fun want social change idealistic emotional lyrics poetic texts loud energetic gentle melody aggressive sound harmonious content dissonant political support social movements b) What protest songs do you already know? Which of the phrases here best describe them? Reading: Two protest songs Read the lyrics of “Can’t hold us down” (Christina Aguilera, 2003) and “Blowin’ in the wind” (Bob Dylan, 1963). You can also listen to the songs, e.g. on the internet. Can’t hold us down (Christina Aguilera) So what am I not supposed to have an opinion Should I be quiet just because I’m a woman Call me a bitch ’cos I speak what’s on my mind Guess it’s easier for you to swallow if I sat and smiled When a female fires back Suddenly the target don’t know how to act So he does what any little boy will do Making up a few false rumors or two That for sure is not a man to me Slanderin’ names for popularity It’s sad you only get your fame through controversy But now it’s time for me to come and give you more to say This is for my girls all around the world Who’ve come across a man who don’t respect your worth Thinking all women should be seen, not heard So what do we do girls? Shout louder! Letting them know we’re gonna stand our ground Lift your hands high and wave them proud Take a deep breath and say it loud Never can, never will, can’t hold us down Nobody can hold us down (3x) Never can, never will So what am I not supposed to say what I’m saying Are you offended by the message I’m bringing Call me whatever ’cos your words don’t mean a thing Guess you ain’t even a man enough to handle what I sing If you look back in history It’s a common double standard of society The guy gets all the glory the more he can score While the girl can do the same and yet you call her a whore I don’t understand why it’s OK The guy can get away with it and the girl gets named All my ladies come together and make a change Start a new beginning for us everybody sing (© Text: Christina Aguilera/Matthew B. Morris/Gregory Pretopino/Scott Spencer Storch/Matthew Wilder) 1 2 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 78 Music Nur zu Prüfzwecken – Eigentum des Verlags öbv
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