Sunday, Bloody Sunday - U2 (1983) - Présentation d'un chant de révolte en anglais

Thèmes abordés

Chanson, paix, protest song, oral, violence, Sunday Bloody Sunday, groupe U2

Résumé du document

Le document est un exposé sur une "protest song". La chanson choisie est "Sunday Bloody Sunday" de U2.

Extraits

[...] Sunday, Bloody Sunday - U2 (1983) - Présentation d'un chant de révolte en anglais Introduction "Sunday Bloody Sunday" by U2 is seen as a protest song because its words talk about fights happening in Northern Ireland. The Troubles were a big fight from the 1960s to the 1990s between religious groups (Catholic communities V.S. Protestant communities). Some wanted Northern Ireland to join Ireland, and others wanted it to stay part of the United Kingdom. The song talks about this conflict and the problems it caused. [...]

[...] The part in the song that says "Sunday, Bloody Sunday" reminds us of the sad events that happened on that day. The song talks about how fighting is useless and highlights the importance of making up and having peace, especially during times of political and social problems. Because of its strong message against war and violence, people see it as a protest song. It is a song made for peace and not for retaliation. Paroles de la chanson The lyrics of the song convey this message. [...]