We R in Need of a Musical Revolution
Esthero
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I'm so sick and tired of the shit on the radio And MTV, they only play the same thing No matter where I go, I see Ashanti in the video I want some thing more We are in need of a musical revolution We are in need ofâ?¦ How can you make your way through the world today When everybody is so angry? And what we hear affects our hearts There's got to be a better way to communicate So show your love not hate We are in need of a musical revolution (We're so tired of the same old) We are in need of some spiritual evolution (We're so tired of the same old, same old) We are in need of love, we are in need of love I'm calling, calling, I'm calling out, calling you Doesn't anybody wanna do something new? I'm calling all creators in the movement It's time to offer a solution to the dilution of what we love And the greats would be so disappointed 'Cause we've sold our souls for what we don't own anymore We are in need of love Lets start a musical revolution (We're so tired of the same old) We are in need of some lyrical evolution (We're so tired of the same old, same old) I'm so sick and tired of the shit on the radio And MTV they only play the same thing No matter where I go, I see Ashanti in the video I want something 'Cause I'm sick and tired of the shit on the radio And MTV they only play the same thing No matter where I go, I see Britney on my video screen I want something more Let's start a musical revolution I want something more Lets start a musical revolution Tell me why a grown man can rape a little girl But we still hear his shit on the radio A grown-ass man can videotape a little girl But we still see his mug up on our video screens I want something more, I want something
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Written by: Alan Deil, James Robertson, Jenny Bea Christina Englishman, Jullyann Inderia Gordon
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10 facts about this song
Origin"We R in Need of a Musical Revolution" is a song by Canadian singer-songwriter Esthero. She was born in Stratford, Ontario, Canada and is known for her unique music style blending jazz, pop, and electronica.
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CareerThe song was her third single from the album "Wikked Lil' Grrrls". The album got released in 2005, almost seven years after her debut album "Breath from Another".
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Genre"We R in Need of a Musical Revolution" falls under the pop genre, but Esthero's music is often described as a mix of pop, trip-hop, jazz, and electronica.
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MessageThe lyrics of "We R in Need of a Musical Revolution" are a critique of the music industry, calling for creativity and authenticity over commercially driven pop music.
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CollaborationsThe album "Wikked Lil' Grrrls", where the song comes from, features collaborations with big names like Sean Lennon, André 3000, Cee-Lo Green, and Camille Henderson.
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PromotionEsthero performed "We R in Need of a Musical Revolution" on The Late Show with David Letterman in June 2005, giving the song a significant publicity boost.
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InfluenceThough the song didn't make it to the top of the charts, it helped solidify Esthero's status as an edgy and original voice in the music industry.
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Legacy"We R in Need of a Musical Revolution" continues to be one of Esthero's most recognized and culturally relevant songs, reflecting her distinctive approach to music and her stance against the commercialization of the music industry.
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VersionThe UK single version of the song featured an extended outro, providing a slightly different experience for listeners compared to the album version.
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VideoThe accompanying music video for "We R in Need of a Musical Revolution" is an avant-garde, beautifully shot piece that complements the song's unique sound and message.
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