10. “Zombie” by The Cranberries: Inspired by the 1993 IRA bombing in Warrington, lead singer Dolores O’Riordan wrote this song as a condemnation of the seemingly endless cycle of violence and the displacement it creates.
9. “B.Y.O.B.” by System of a Down: Released during the Iraq War, the song criticizes the war’s motives, questioning why underprivileged figures are sent to fight while wealthier figures reap the benefits.
8. “Eve of Destruction” by Barry McGuire: Released during the Vietnam War era, this 1965 protest song conveys a strong anti-war message highlighting the fears and anxieties of its time.
7. “Born in the USA” by Bruce Springsteen: Often mistaken as a patriotic song due to its catchy chorus, this 1984 track criticizes the American government for its treatment of Vietnam War veterans.
6. “What’s Going On” by Marvin Gaye: Inspired by an incident of police brutality at an anti-war protest, Marvin Gaye’s soulful song is a protest against the Vietnam War and broader social injustices.
5. “One” by Metallica: This powerful anti-war ballad from 1988 tells the tale of an immobilized war victim praying for death. It criticizes war by showing its grim aftermath on soldiers.
4: “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival: Released in 1969, the song protests the Vietnam War. It criticizes the government and wealthier classes for their involvement in sending off the less privileged to fight the war on their behalf.
3. “War Pigs” by Black Sabbath: This heavy metal classic from 1970 criticizes the political and military forces controlling war, aligning them to Satanic forces, and predicting their downfall.
2. “Sunday Bloody Sunday” by U2: This 1983 song refers to the “Bloody Sunday” incident in 1972 when British troops fired on a crowd of Northern Irish protesters. The song doesn’t take sides, instead pleading for peace and questioning political violence.
1. “War” by Edwin Starr: Released in 1970, it’s a protest song against the Vietnam War. It features powerful lyrics questioning the purpose and results of war. The track won a Grammy and became seminally popular for its anti-war sentiments.
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