Toby Keith - American Soldier
This song supports my themes because of how it talks about the struggles it takes to me an American soldier and how they have to do the right thing and fight for everyone back home. They have to fight for their loved ones to be able to live free and good lives, while they fight with their brother and sister soldiers on the battle field. It defines the strength and will power needed to be on of the icons we all think of when we imagine a soldier.
Sarah McLachlan - In the arms of an angel
In the Arms of an Angel is a great song to support my two themes because it symbolizes both the struggle and effect on people due to war. The suffering that both soldiers and families go through is very tough, and this song does a great job of showing that combining a slow mood with amazing lyrics that demonstrate sadness and death. These two things are common results for the soldiers and families of these soldiers every day because they have to battle these feelings.
Lee Greenwood - God bless the usa
Lee Greenwood did a great job of showing how lucky we are to have all the freedoms and rights we have due to the American soldiers fighting across the world for us to have these luxuries. It talks about the men who died fighting for all of us back here and the struggles they go through defending the great country we live in. Their work and risk pays off for everything they defend and their struggle is our reward.
John Michael Montgomery - letters from home
My first theme: war takes a toll on those involved, is portrayed perfectly in this song. The song goes through explaining how the three most important people of the soldier who is at war are affected and how the feel about him being away so long. It starts with his mom who writes him a letter about how she misses him. It then moves to his fiancé/wife who cant stop thinking about him and is laying up all night missing her man. It finally finishes with the dad of the soldier, who is stubborn about the whole situation, writes to him telling him how he is so proud of him and makes him cry. Not only is the soldier off at war away from everyone but all the people back home are affected too and miss him.
johnny cash - I won't back down
I won't back down is a great, classic song that shows my second theme very well. The song isn't about war in particular but it talks about standing your ground and not backing down when a challenge comes in the way of life. Life can get tough and there may not be an easy way out but you just have to stand your ground and keep fighting. Just like their are struggles in war, life is a constant struggle as well.
miley cyrus - the climb
This song represents the struggles of life very well. It talks about keeping your head high and battling through all the struggles and obstacles of life. Just like their are problems and issues with war, life is the same way. Life is kind of like a mini war. It's just you versus the world and everything it faces you with. Life isn't easy and their is always going to be another problem to face but all that matters is making it through. Life is a climb, a war, a constant battle to overcome and accomplish everything in your way.