“BEHIND THE BANLIEUE” BY PORTER: A POWERFUL ANTHEM AGAINST SYSTEMIC RACISM AND SOCIAL INJUSTICE
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Most often in this world, every life matters but the hate and treatment black people get sometimes is unimaginable, the way people with power neglect the marginalized communities is alarming and only one way out is to stand together. Racism here and there, injustice everywhere but what can we do as a society?? We ought to fight together and stand in solidarity and that’s what this track “BEHIND THE BANLIEUE” by PORTER is about. It’s a touching and powerful rally cry that addresses the urgent issue of systemic racism and social injustice.
The moment you hit that play button, the guitar riffs that kicks in sound like a crying army wagering war against their oppressor, setting the tone for what promises to be an intriguing musical experience. The song starts straight to action in anger and frustrations, the manner and tone in which the vocals comes with hints at the deep oppression faced by marginalized communities, particularly black lives. The song’s opening lines instantly call for action against injustice and oppression. Then as the song goes on you realize how the lyrics lay emphasis on themes of resistance, solidarity, and the fight for equality. Then lines like “Long forgotten sons and daughters marched the longest time to the slaughter” serving as a reminder that people already made the sacrifices for us, so are we gonna let their sacrifices go in vain? That chorus becomes a haunting memory of those who put their lives on the line for us all. It’s a call for action and the urgency it comes with is felt in the vocals and guitar roars, screaming and stretching to put the listener into that frustrations and atmosphere of anguish.
Well to me “BEHIND THE BANLIEUE” by PORTER” is really touching and powerful, the intensity in the sound and beats, tells you how much of a pain it has become to fight for injustice. Then the lyrics, oh boy, emotional, deep, urgent and filled with frustrations to pierce your sould and energize you to stand against any oppressor. The delivery, wow, top notch to match the song’s intensity, creating an atmosphere for the song to resonate deeply with listeners, the band really nailed this one. So why don’t you go ahead and place it on your favorite playlist for the week and ENJOY!! Make sure to check him out on the links below for more;
https://www.tiktok.com/@porteralternativerock
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