Of a piece with “what’s the matter here” by 10,000 maniacs. Still remember how hard that song hit when I first realized what it was about. Both great pieces of music and social commentary.
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Also of a piece with Tracy Chapman’s “Behind the Wall” about domestic violence. youtu.be/kobDXH_H4d0?...
may 26, 2025, 9:48 pm • 32 3 • view
All within a couple years of each other.
may 26, 2025, 9:50 pm • 8 0 • view
"What's the Matter Here" seemed to push things a little further, taking on not just domestic abuse but generationally accepted levels of corporal punishment. That was my impression anyway.
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You’re right. And the dilemma about how to respond - I think it contributed to the environment where mandatory reporter laws were passed and people felt freer to call adults out for mistreating kids. But like so much 10000 maniacs music, it was such a mismatch between poppy music and serious lyrics.
may 26, 2025, 9:44 pm • 1 0 • view