I decided to just do English titles because I felt the Spanish was discouraging people from reading since they didn't know what the post was about. Well, here are my thoughts on the last song: I really like the music, but I'm not satisfied with the lyrics or melody. I wrote the lyrics about 2 hours before I posted that song, and I think they're lame and basic.
DISCLAIMER: Even though I don't necessarily agree with the President, this next part is not about a man, but about an idea. I could have used any number of examples, including examples from the Bush admin, but this is one that comes to mind.
I really wanted to write a song about an idea I've been thinking about recently. I believe that because the internet has provided us with so much information, and its such an accessible and easy way to disseminate information, that in order to "cover up" things the government has had to create "red herrings" or things that will distract our attention away from whats really going on. One example of this is that in this last election there was so much attention on Barack Obama's birth certificate, which is an easy thing to dispel...just show the birth certificate. Why did it take so long for the party to publish this easy to find document? I know there are many logistical thoughts as to why it took time, such as it taking time to go through the Hawaiian system, but if you are running for President of the US, and you have as much charisma and favor as Barack Obama, then you can typically get these little logistical things ironed out pretty fast. I guarantee Barack Obama doesn't wait in line at the DMV.
My thoughts are that it was to take the attention of American's off of real issues, such as Obama using government money to campaign for Raila Odinga. The birth certificate was a "red herring" if you will, some piece of information that can be controlled, has limited access, and can serve to shift attention from other issues. Since they can't control all information anymore, they have to divert attention to a piece of information that only they control. Just a thought, but I think it has validity.
So anyway, that concept is what the song was supposed to be about, but it wasn't executed well in my opinion. I hope to rewrite the lyrics and the melody at some point, hopefully before the blogrimage is over.
Good thoughts. The more I live, the more I entertain conspiracy. Viva la Revolucion!
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ReplyDeletea) I really liked the song. I forgot to say anything before, but I think it was really pretty good. But I can see what you mean about the lyrics, and during my first listen of it I thought they were its weakest link.
b) I've had a theory for years that all organized sports and team activities are there to make us, the people, focus on something other than what's really going on. This may be inspired by Machiavelli's "The Prince." But the idea is that, if people identify themselves with their nation during the Olympics, they'll be more prone to agreeing with whatever their officials decide to do at that time.
I love me a good conspiracy theory. I think Americans need to be more open to them, some seem to have too much faith in their government.