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Protest songs
from around the
world
Love it if we
BAEPSAE made it
by Bts by the 1975

Written in Korean
Written in English
by BTS from Seúl,
by The 1975 from
South Korea in
London, UK in 2018.
2015.

What does it mean?

This song is used to express the

economical differences faced by the
young generation “millennials” and
the older generation “baby boomers” Modernity has failed us.
in South Korea like how young And I’d love it if we made it
people are paid minimum wages.
This reveals the
perspective that
young Koreans
have on this issue What does it mean?
and its effects on
This song is made up of references
the country. The older generations to controversial social and political
blame youth unemployment on lack topics that negatively affected our
of effort when in reality the inequality society in 2018. Back then our
created between generations has society was facing the fast growth
caused it. of the internet which has led to the
Finally, we can spread of wrong
see that this song information, the
is a cry for help exposure of racism
that asks the and sexism, the
“Millenials” to unite agravation of
to protest against the inequality they climate change and the humanitarian
face from “baby boomers” and to get crisis in Yemen and Venezuela.
what they deserve.
“Love it if we made it” was created as
In the news they call us the a symbol of hope to express how the

given up generation. the young generations

We won’t let them. I said are encouraging and
working to overcome
let’s live together.
these problems.

As it is seen in both of these examples, music can be used as a powerful form of

protest to express concern and call for action. What makes music a great way to
spread the message is how a rhythm is incorporated with words that englobe and
explain the issue easily.
References
방탄소년단
BTS. (2015, 3 diciembre). [MV] BTS ( 뱁새
) - Baepsae/Crow Tit ( ). YouTube. Retrieved November 22, 2021 from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WPSebgv-0I
The 1975. (2018, 15 octubre). The 1975 - Love It If We Made It (Official Video) [Vídeo]. YouTube. Retrieved November 22, 2021 from
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Wl1B7DPegc