What about us

Name of song:

What about us

 

Name of musician(s):

P!nk

 

Social ill/problem being protested:

Politicians and leaders breaking their promises and disappointing the people.

 

Sample of lyrics:

What about all the times you said you had the answers?

What about us?

What about all the broken happy ever afters?

What about us?

What about all the plans that ended in disaster?

 

….We were willin', we came when you called

But, man, you fooled us, enough is enough, oh

 

Relevance of the words and phrases selected: is the song convincing in its message?:

The phrases used are all questions directed to politicians and leaders. The phrases talk about all the broken promises, the failed plans, and how the people were drawn into voting for them with lies and then let down by those people.

Event, person, place at issue

Plans failing

Broken promises

lies

 

Approximate date song was produced

August 10, 2017

Location produced

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Significance of the song in history

The song was written to express the disappointment people have faced because of politicians, leaders, and people with power. This song was released in the year Trump became president so people believe it was directed towards him because his policies have only worsened the situation of many minority groups.

 

Contemporary connections

 

Trivia related to the events, people, and places

 

The reasons you selected this song and/or musician

-listen to song alot

-politians have made many promises

 

External links

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/What_About_Us_(Pink_song)

https://www.songmeaningsandfacts.com/meaning-of-what-about-us-by-pink/