The Mudcat Café TM
Thread #158999   Message #3769090
Posted By: Steve Shaw
29-Jan-16 - 08:50 AM
Thread Name: BS: Terrorism, Again (Israel)
Subject: RE: BS: Terrorism, Again (Israel)
Well, Teribus, I suppose Jerusalem has something of the allegory about its bow, arrows and chariot of fire, but the others aren't exactly pacifist songs, are they? Even a little bit imperialistic in places? Raggytash could have included Hearts Of Oak as well, I suppose. Just because these songs are now regarded as part of our tradition and a little "establishment" (last night of the Proms, anyone?) doesn't take away from their original intent, which was to inspire people to be, er, non-pacifist... I'm not judging that but I am saying that you're wrong to assume that "our" militaristic songs are fine whereas those of The Other are not. It's the way of the world to have tunes to rouse you to the cause. The whole world, including us. You don't have to like it.