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Killing in the Name
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Who it's for
Rage Against the Machine rail against police brutality, racism, and enforced obedience over massive riffs.
Enraged and controlled→Released and defiant
Feelings it meets
What it is
"Killing in the Name" is the first single from Rage Against the Machine's self-titled debut album. Its subject matter links police violence with institutional racism and protests systems that demand obedience; critics have connected it to the police beating of Rodney King and the 1992 Los Angeles riots. In 2009 a fan campaign made it the UK Christmas number one.
Where to find it
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Before you start
Heads up: Explicit language.
Age: Suggested 18+
The waterfall sings, "I find my song, when I find my freedom."Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds, no. 36
