Friday, April 18, 2014

I want to break free




I want to break free is the 6th song on the album The works (1984) by Queen, one of the gratest rock bands in history. Although Queen claimed themselves as a non-political engaged band, this song was considered as an anthem for the ANC (African National Congress) movement in South Africa in the late 80's. The song is about wanting to break with someone's domination (in a relationship), but it is also seen as a symbol of breaking any kind of subjugation. Ironically, though the video was a huge success in England it was banned in the US because the band is dressed as drags

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1 comment:

  1. Nice presentation Brenda. Please submit your presentation as well. This song with a touch of humor as said in your introduction became a mean to tell others they did not want to be sunjugated...

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