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Eve of Destruction- Barry McGuire - Coggle Diagram
Eve of Destruction- Barry McGuire
The song was chosen for its message:
The song "Eve of Destruction" was not about a certain event or war, but it made it relatable to the Vietnamese as the Vietnamese wars were happening at that time. The song is targeting the ones who kill the innocent ones just for power and money. This song got immediately popular as soon it was released due to its powerful meaning and message.
It includes multiple countries/states which shows us it is not about a specific event, but about all of the wars. Red China and Alabama. The lyrics include brutal and sad words such as "kill" and "gun". There even is a lyric that says "Even the Jordan River has bodies floating" Which is pretty depressing for such an upbeat song to include.
The song mostly consists of fast and upbeat guitar sounds with some drums on the background along with McGuire's groggy and scratchy voice. His songs mostly consisted of rhymes with a catchy rhythm. This was one of the reasons why so many people was obsessed with his song and used it for protest.
PRINCIPLES
Peace
He wished for peace around the world, as there would be no wars if there was peace. He wished for happiness every time he went out on the streets.
Freedom
He wanted freedom for those who was stuck in a box, always having to obey whatever people said tot hem.
Love
McGuire wished for love all around the world and for people to understand each other.
Agreement
He wanted people to listen to each other's opinions and respect them. He wished for everyone agreeing to each other's ideas and fixing what they were bad at.
Purpose
The reason why McGuire wrote this song is because he felt extreme pity to all to those who had to suffer just because of a simple conflict. He wanted peace for the whole world and wanted people to get along with eachother, for no one to get hurt. He wanted send social messages and make a change in the world.
repetition
"And you tell me over and over again and over again, my friend"
"We're on the eve of destruction"
Biblical reference:
Barry McGuire actually included the name of the Jordan River in his song, which means he was Christian. It was not a weird thing for people around that time to use a biblical reference in the song. The song was popular actually because of the reference. People that time thought it was respecful and loyal.