The Byrds was a group from the 1960’s. Pete Seeger was responsible for writting this song. He took passages from the book of Ecclesiastes, which is in the bible. The song Turn Turn Turn! was released in 1962. It is known as one of the greatest protest songs, of there time. The lyrics say there is a time for everything, including peace. The song is promoting world peace. The Vietnam war and lack of civil rights of African Americans was a prime reason for this protest. This song inspired demonstrations and marches among the people.
This song was inspired by the U.S wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. People were angry and outraged by this situation. Merle Haggard is a veteran, and country artist. The song says suddenly the war is over and thats the news,no one is a winner everyone must loose. As you can see hes trying to get the point across that war doesnt solve anything, in the end many people die and there is no outcome that brings prosperities among anyone. He also states how politicians do all the talkin, soldiers pay the dues. Meaning the soldiers do not announce war yet they have to risk there lives for the sake of other peoples decisions.
The change that I see is how back in the 1960’s people were full of hope and faith. Everything was new to them and such a tragedy, They would protest and march. Now a days we are used to war and suffering and we have seen it all. Today we are more ruthless and express our feelings twards what has happended around us. We ask why and how could you. Alot of us have lost faith and await the day that maybe things will eventually change.