20 best songs for social change
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Kamala Harris is using Beyoncé's 'Freedom' as her campaign song
The song touches on gun violence, health care and abortion. It is soundtracked by Beyoncé's “Freedom,” a cut from her 2016 landmark album, “Lemonade.”
“'Freedom' is so important because it shows that freedom isn't free. The freedom to be yourself, the political freedom... it's the idea that you must fight for freedom, and that it is winnable," she adds, referencing some of the lyrics in the chorus: “I break chains all by myself / Won’t let my freedom rot in hell / Hey! I’ma keep running / ’Cause a winner don’t quit on themselves.”
Songs are a catalyst for social change. Bob Dylan, Nina Simone, and Woody Guthrie used their music to protest against war, racial injustice, and political corruption. Their songs are the anthems for movements, inspiring individuals to stand up for what they believe in. - RepeatReplay
Listen to 20 of the best songs for social change in this catalog. Click on any song for details and the lyrics.
Songs inspire social change
"Music has the power to educate and create empathy by providing listeners with a glimpse into the lived experiences of others. It encourages understanding, compassion, and a broader perspective on social justice issues. Music provides a platform to amplify the voices of marginalized communities. Artists from these communities often use their music to shed light on their experiences and advocate for equality.
Lyrics are the heart and soul of a song, and they have the power to ignite emotions, challenge societal norms, and provoke critical thinking.Music is a tool for activism and social change. It involves organizing benefit concerts, creating awareness through musical campaigns, and using music as a means to raise funds for social justice causes." - RepeatReplay
Hear Me Roar
"I am woman, hear me roar. In numbers too big to ignore
And I know too much to go back an' pretend
'Cause I've heard it all before. And I've been down there on the floor
No one's ever gonna keep me down again
Oh yes, I am wise. But it's wisdom born of pain
Yes, I've paid the price. But look how much I gained
If I have to, I can do anything. I am strong. Strong.
I am invincible. Invincible. I am woman!" - Helen Reddy / I Am Woman
Common Cause NC uses music to mobilize voters
"Our strength comes from people across North Carolina standing together to hold power accountable. Together, we can build a democracy that’s fair, vibrant and inclusive for all." - Common Cause NC
"I’m not a folk singer by accident. I believe in singing as a means of putting love into the world as relentlessly as I believe in the Southern swing state where I grew up. I am a storyteller to keep hearts open and imagine a world better than the one we are standing in.
With so much anxiety in the air around upcoming elections, and even more questions about how these contests connect to everyday people’s lives, I believe relentless optimism is needed more than ever. There is no better antidote to doom-scrolling than showing up human to human. Now is a perfect time to make a plan to get involved where you live! With all that in mind, I’m proud to be a founding advisor and co-producer for the upcoming CAROLINADAZE Music & Arts Festivals, on Saturday, September 14, at downtown Raleigh’s Red Hat Amphitheater.
CAROLINADAZE is a concert series designed to meet this particular moment. Each event will reflect its people, promising an experience “of, by, and for young North Carolinians”that melds next-generation music and movement-building in unique ways. " - Tift Merritt
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TakeAway: Use songs and music in your campaign to bring about social change.
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