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What does it mean?
The artist views their musical work as a tool of resistance against societal structures that enforce conformity and death.
In plain terms
My songs fight the rules that tell us how to live and die.
What can you take from it?
Art can serve as resistance against oppressive societal norms.

Where it applies

  • social movements
  • artistic creation
  • protest

Putting it to work

  • use art for social critique
  • challenge systemic norms

Questions to consider

  • What role does art play in your resistance?

Another view

Music alone may not dismantle systemic structures.

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  2. My music will go on forever. Maybe it's a fool say that, but when me know facts me can say facts. My music will go on forever.

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