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10 Feminist Anthems for the #MeToo Movement

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The rise of a new wave of Feminism and the #MeToo movement has created some kick-ass and powerful songs that epitomizes the advocacy for justice of womyn who have been affected and marginalized by men, which exposes the limiting facets of the patriarchy and the strive for gender equality. Essentially, these songs deliver a message, particularly to men that this sexist shit isn't cool, and to even consider abiding by these cultural statures is offensive and demeaning. So what do these fiery tracks sound like...well, take a listen: 10.  Your Dog - Soccer Mommy Soccer Mommy, with contemporaries such as Diet Cig , Chastity Belt , Girlpool and Snail Mail are artists snuggled deeply within a similar feminist indie rock scene, and Soccer Mommy's "Your Dog" is an anthem that this scene is unintimidated to sing out. "Your Dog" is a track for womyn to say in unison, "I don't want to be your fucking dog," I will not let you control my life or l

Ten Undercover But Genius Lyrics

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While we can all sing along with our favorite songs, sometimes verbatim, there are a few lyrics that stand out to us so much that we know by heart, and are lyrics that we end up singing the loudest or on the toilet because it's inescapable. Some artists are gifted songwriters and lyricists and are able to evoke incredible and often palpable emotions be it with a single terse verse or with wordy and long collective lines and that diversity is definitely apparent in the following list. So here we go, ten genius undercover lyrics that we can't help but recite: 10.  "Jesus Christ" - Brand New "Jesus Christ, that's a pretty face" Upon reading the opening line from what is arguably Brand New's best song, you wouldn't think anything of it in terms of evocation as it simply is a commentary on a person's face. However, when listening you have an entirely different frame of reference aside from its literal meaning. Instead of the indicati