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Songs About Social Issues

Description: Songs About Social Issues
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Which song by Bob Dylan addresses the issue of civil rights?

  1. Blowin' in the Wind

  2. The Times They Are A-Changin'

  3. Like a Rolling Stone

  4. Rainy Day Women #12 & 35


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Dylan's song 'Blowin' in the Wind' became an anthem of the civil rights movement in the 1960s, with its lyrics questioning the persistence of war, poverty, and racial injustice.

In which song does John Lennon sing about the futility of war?

  1. Imagine

  2. Give Peace a Chance

  3. Come Together

  4. Let It Be


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

John Lennon's 'Imagine' is a song that envisions a world without war, poverty, or borders, promoting the idea of global unity and peace.

Which Marvin Gaye song addresses the issue of poverty and social inequality?

  1. What's Going On

  2. Let's Get It On

  3. Sexual Healing

  4. I Heard It Through the Grapevine


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Marvin Gaye's 'What's Going On' is a powerful song that speaks out against poverty, social injustice, and the Vietnam War, becoming an anthem for social change in the 1970s.

Which song by U2 addresses the issue of AIDS?

  1. One

  2. With or Without You

  3. I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For

  4. Pride (In the Name of Love)


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

U2's 'One' is a song that speaks about the struggles of people living with AIDS, expressing compassion and solidarity with those affected by the disease.

Which song by Michael Jackson addresses the issue of environmental degradation?

  1. Earth Song

  2. Thriller

  3. Billie Jean

  4. Man in the Mirror


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Michael Jackson's 'Earth Song' is a powerful ballad that highlights the devastating impact of human activities on the environment, urging people to take action to protect the planet.

Which song by Pink Floyd addresses the issue of war and its consequences?

  1. Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2

  2. Comfortably Numb

  3. Wish You Were Here

  4. Money


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Pink Floyd's 'Another Brick in the Wall, Part 2' is a song that criticizes the oppressive nature of education and its role in shaping conformity, reflecting the band's broader commentary on social and political issues.

Which song by Bob Marley addresses the issue of racial discrimination?

  1. Redemption Song

  2. One Love

  3. No Woman, No Cry

  4. Stir It Up


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Bob Marley's 'Redemption Song' is a powerful anthem that speaks out against racial discrimination and oppression, calling for unity and liberation.

Which song by The Beatles addresses the issue of materialism and consumerism?

  1. A Day in the Life

  2. Eleanor Rigby

  3. Strawberry Fields Forever

  4. Lucy in the Sky with Diamonds


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

The Beatles' 'Eleanor Rigby' is a song that explores the loneliness and isolation of modern life, highlighting the emptiness of materialism and consumerism.

Which song by The Who addresses the issue of teenage rebellion and alienation?

  1. My Generation

  2. Who's Next

  3. Baba O'Riley

  4. Won't Get Fooled Again


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

The Who's 'My Generation' is a song that captures the frustration and disillusionment of teenagers, expressing their rejection of societal norms and values.

Which song by Green Day addresses the issue of political corruption and social injustice?

  1. American Idiot

  2. Boulevard of Broken Dreams

  3. Wake Me Up When September Ends

  4. Holiday


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Green Day's 'American Idiot' is a rock opera that satirizes the political climate and social issues in the United States, criticizing the Bush administration and the Iraq War.

Which song by Radiohead addresses the issue of environmental degradation and climate change?

  1. Karma Police

  2. Paranoid Android

  3. No Surprises

  4. Idioteque


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Radiohead's 'Idioteque' is a song that explores the themes of environmental degradation and climate change, with its lyrics and music creating a sense of urgency and unease.

Which song by Bruce Springsteen addresses the issue of economic inequality and the struggles of the working class?

  1. Born to Run

  2. Thunder Road

  3. Dancing in the Dark

  4. The River


Correct Option: D
Explanation:

Bruce Springsteen's 'The River' is a song that tells the story of a working-class couple struggling to make ends meet, highlighting the economic hardships and social challenges faced by many Americans.

Which song by Lady Gaga addresses the issue of LGBTQ+ rights and self-acceptance?

  1. Born This Way

  2. Poker Face

  3. Bad Romance

  4. Just Dance


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Lady Gaga's 'Born This Way' is an anthem for LGBTQ+ rights and self-acceptance, celebrating diversity and encouraging people to embrace their true selves.

Which song by Kendrick Lamar addresses the issue of racial injustice and police brutality?

  1. Alright

  2. HUMBLE.

  3. DNA.

  4. LOYALTY.


Correct Option: A
Explanation:

Kendrick Lamar's 'Alright' is a powerful song that speaks out against racial injustice and police brutality, becoming an anthem for the Black Lives Matter movement.

Which song by Billie Eilish addresses the issue of mental health and depression?

  1. Bad Guy

  2. When the Party's Over

  3. Bury a Friend

  4. Happier Than Ever


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

Billie Eilish's 'When the Party's Over' is a song that explores themes of depression and loneliness, expressing the feelings of isolation and emptiness that can accompany mental health struggles.

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