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Bread & Roses

"Bread and Roses" is a political slogan as well as the name of an associated poem and song. It originated from a speech given by American women's suffrage activist Helen Todd; a line in that speech about "bread for all, and roses too" inspired the title of the poem Bread and Roses by James Oppenheim. The poem was first published in The American Magazine in December 1911, with the attribution line "'Bread for all, and Roses, too'—a slogan of the women in the West." The poem has been translated into other languages and has been set to music by at least three composers. The phrase is commonly associated with the textile strike in Lawrence, Massachusetts, between January and March 1912, now often referred to as the "Bread and Roses strike". The slogan pairing bre… more »

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1979

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Everybody I talk to is ready to leave 
With the light of the morning 
They've seen the end coming down 
Long enough to believe 
That they've heard their last warning 
Standing alone 
Each has his own ticket in his hand 
And as the evening descends 
I sit thinking 'bout Everyman 

Seems like I've always been 
Looking for some other place 
To get it together 
Where with a few of my friends 
I could give up the race 
And maybe find something better 
But all my fine dreams 
Well though out schemes 
To gain the motherland 
Have all eventually come down 
Yo waiting for Everyman 

Waiting here for Everyman
Make it on your own if you think you can 
If you see somewhere to go I understand 
Waiting here for Everyman
Don't ask me if he'll show -- baby I don't know 

Make it on your own if you think you can 
Somewhere later on you'll have to take a stand 
Then you're going to need a hand 

Everybody's just waiting to hear from the one 
Who can give them the answers 
And lead them back to that place 
In the warmth of the sun 
Where sweet childhood still dances 
Who'll come along 
And hold out that strong 
And gentle father's hand? 
Long ago I heard someone say 
Something 'bout Everyman 

Waiting here for Everyman
Make it on your own if you think you can 
If you see somewhere to go I understand 

I'm not trying to tell you 
That I've seen the plan 
Turn and walk away if you think I am
But don't think too badly 
Of one who's left holding sand 
He's just another dreamer, 
Dreaming 'bout Everyman

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