I've written about Hozier before so I wont do that again, and honestly the message of this song is more important to get across than an overview of these guy's career so I'm just going to put in the information that's on the YouTube video about it. "This song was intended as a thank you note to the spirit and legacy of protest; to the artists who imbued their work with the vigour of dissent, and a reflection on the importance of that tradition in the context of the rights, and lives, we enjoy today. My hope for this video is much the same. Ireland has undergone a socio-cultural sea change, the results of which will benefit generations to come. We are witness to a new Ireland waking to the consciousness of itself; a kinder, more inclusive nation. This video is an attempt to acknowledge just a handful of those who have fought for this new Ireland, and whose work continues to inspire me." The video features activists, all of which are listed in the video with the specifics of what they do, and the simplicity of just having them listen to this song is more powerful than any "normal" music video could have been. So listen to this one actively, and I hope you like it.
Peace.
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