![]() “The Revolution Will Not Be Televised” by Gil Scott-Heron: In short. This song takes that feeling and puts it into a very literal context!Ħ. I think most teenagers feel like they’re being punished for being themselves at some point or another. “Doin’ Time for Bein’ Young” by James Intveld: From the Cry-Baby soundtrack (a great movie about teen rebellion). ![]() The nature of the conflict is intentionally vague (which makes it timeless).ĥ. “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield: More than anything, this song is a call to reflection, attention, and thought. “Rebel Girl” by Bikini Kill: The best thing about this song is that the rebel girl isn’t the outcast or the weirdo, she’s the “queen of the neighborhood”! Isn’t that how it should be?Ĥ. ![]() “Rise Above” by Black Flag: Weirdly, this punk song is surprisingly positive! A positive punk song! “We are born with a chance/Rise above/We’re gonna rise above.”ģ. ![]() When John Fogerty wails out “It ain’t me,” you can feel the pain of a generation of people forced into fighting a war they didn’t believe in.Ģ. “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Reviva: This song, in particular its chorus, transforms anger over the Vietnam War into a defiant battle cry. Here’s a playlist to get you pumped for your own particular resistance!ġ. It got me thinking about some of my all-time favorite bring-the-fight songs. The conclusion to the Delirium trilogy, Requiem, focuses a lot on Lena’s role in the resistance. ![]()
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