Obama Obama

Many people seem to consider music mere entertainment. A tool that people can use for relaxation or for entertainment but nothing more. People have lost track of the main objective of music as a way of expression. Now that it has turned into an industry that doesn't mean that it does not have a message and aims. It started out with the drinking gorge and slaves using a song to describe their escape route. Then the hip-hop industry that was used as a way of expression for blacks, Latinos and even whites on their daily issues. To them it's a form of art. It still is to the present day. Yes, some music might be fully commercial yet there are still a lot that are a way of expression of one's feelings. An example of that is the song Obama by Lil Wayne and others… (lyrics below) it shows how artists and singers have a say in day to day issues. That through their songs they are sending messages to all the millions of teens who are listening to their songs. It is only through these artists that some teens could be influenced to hate or like things and an example of that is the president Obama election. Even though these teens didn't have a say in the elections yet they were all listening to the song and going "Obama, Obama, Obama". This can be counted as a point for Obama in knowing how to use the media and get it on his side and use it effectively. This also shows the importance in music and media in general in influencing public opinions.

 

Song 1:
Mm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama

He said that all must lend a hand
To make this country strong again
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama

He said we must be fair today
Equal work means equal pay
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama

He said that we must take a stand
To make sure everyone gets a chance
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama

He said red, yellow, black or white
All are equal in his sight
Mmm, mmm, mm!
Barack Hussein Obama

Yes!
Mmm, mmm, mm
Barack Hussein Obama

Song 2:
Hello, Mr. President we honor you today!
For all your great accomplishments, we all doth say "hooray!"

Hooray, Mr. President! You're number one!
The first black American to lead this great nation!

Hooray, Mr. President we honor your great plans
To make this country's economy number one again!

Hooray Mr. President, we're really proud of you!
And we stand for all Americans under the great Red, White, and Blue!

So continue ---- Mr. President we know you'll do the trick
So here's a hearty hip-hooray ----

Hip, hip hooray!
Hip, hip hooray!
Hip, hip hooray!