La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, was composed in one night during the French Revolution (April 24, 1792) by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle, a captain of the engineers and amateur musician stationed in Strasbourg in 1792. It was played at a patriotic banquet at Marseilles, and printed copies were given to the revolutionary forces then marching on Paris. They entered Paris singing this song, and to it they marched to the Tuileries on August 10th.
Ironically, Rouget de Lisle was himself a royalist and refused to take the oath of allegiance to the new constitution. He was imprisoned and barely escaped the guillotine. Originally entitled "Chant de guerre de l'armeé du Rhin" (War Song of the Army of the Rhine), the anthem became called La Marseillaise because of its popularity with volunteer army units from Marseilles.
The Convention accepted it as the French national anthem in a decree passed July 14, 1795.La Marseillaise was banned by Napoleon during the Empire, and by Louis XVIII on the Second Restoration (1815), because of its revolutionary associations. Authorized after the July Revolution of 1830, it was again banned by Napoleon III and not reinstated until 1879.
Ironically, Rouget de Lisle was himself a royalist and refused to take the oath of allegiance to the new constitution. He was imprisoned and barely escaped the guillotine. Originally entitled "Chant de guerre de l'armeé du Rhin" (War Song of the Army of the Rhine), the anthem became called La Marseillaise because of its popularity with volunteer army units from Marseilles.
The Convention accepted it as the French national anthem in a decree passed July 14, 1795.La Marseillaise was banned by Napoleon during the Empire, and by Louis XVIII on the Second Restoration (1815), because of its revolutionary associations. Authorized after the July Revolution of 1830, it was again banned by Napoleon III and not reinstated until 1879.
Ye sons of France, awake to glory,
Hark, hark! what myriads bid you rise!
Your children, wives and white-haired grandsires.
Behold their tears and hear their cries! (repeat)
Shall hateful tyrants, mischiefs breeding,
With hireling hosts, a ruffian band,
Terrorize and desolate the land,
While peace and liberty lie bleeding?
To arms, to arms, ye brave!
The avenging sword unsheath,
March on, march on!
All hearts resolv'd
On victory or death!
Now, now, the dangerous storm is rolling
Which treacherous kings confederate raise!
The dogs of war, let loose, are howling,
And lo! our fields and cities blaze! (repeat)
alt: And lo! our homes will soon invade!
And shall we basely view the ruin
While lawless force with guilty stride
Spreads desolation far and wide
With crimes and blood his hands embruing?
To arms, to arms, ye brave!...
With luxury and pride surrounded
The vile insatiate despots dare,
Their thirst of power and gold unbounded,
To meet and vend the light and air! (repeat)
Like beasts of burden would they load us,
Like gods would bid their slaves adore,
But man is man, and who is more?
Then shall they longer lash and goad us?
To arms, to arms, ye brave!...
O Liberty, can man resign thee
Once having felt thy generous flame?
Can dungeons, bolts or bars confine thee
Or whips thy noble spirit tame? (repeat)
Too long the world has wept, bewailing
That falsehood's dagger tyrants wield,
But freedom is our sword and shield,
And all their arts are unavailing.
To arms, to arms, ye brave!...
How did the French Revolution inspire La Marseillaise (the French National anthem)?
Use specific lines from the song to explain the historical references.
Your response must be at least two paragraphs.
(Paragraph 1) The French Revolution inspired the French nation anthem, La Marseillaise, by the horrid events and actions witnessed and experienced by the people of France. Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle, the captain of engineers and musicians, had composed the anthem himself on April 24, 1792. The song was then printed and handed out to revolutionary forces. These forces marched in Paris and the Tuileries singing the anthem. Rouget de Lisle however, was confined when he refused to take the oath to the new constitution. By the popularity of the song with army volunteer units of Marseilles, the anthem was renamed La Mareillaise. Though it was well-liked, many rulers disagreed and banned it. For example, Napoleon and Napoleon III both forbid it and Louis XVIII prohibited the song due to revolutionary associations. The french anthem was not brought back until 1879. Stating that this anthem was banned for over 80 years.
ReplyDelete(Paragraph 2) Another aspect that contributed to the creation of Le Marseillaise, was the the actual actions that happened to French citizens. The lines of the song tell a story of how the revolution went. It starts off saying children, wives, and the elderly are crying. "Your children, wives and white-haired grandsires. Behold their tears and hear their cries!" Then how everything will break loose and dogs will be released and homes will be invaded. "The dogs of war, let loose, are howling, And lo! our fields and cities blaze! And lo! our homes will soon invade!" One line that was repeated throughout the song was "To arms, to arms, ye brave." To me, it means that the citizens should be able to bear arms and protect themselves. I somewhat agree to that however, weapons can't always be trusted and they could easily get into the wrong hands. Overall, this anthem represents the events that happened during the French Revolution, it tells us what many of the people faced and what they were thinking when it was happening.
S.L. P7
ReplyDeleteHow did the French Revolution inspire La Marseillaise (the French National anthem)?
During the French Revolution Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle, a captain of the engineers and amateur musician stationed in Strasbourg in 1792. Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle made La Marseillaise (the French National anthem) and the thought was that the French Revolution inspire him. Which did and there was a need for a song that repsent the revolution itself. La Marseillaise (the French National anthem) was sung through out France and became the anthem from sometime and ban but until 1879.
It was played at a patriotic banquet at Marseilles, and printed copies were given to the revolutionary forces then marching on Paris. They entered Paris singing this song, and to it they marched to the Tuileries on August 10th. I mean its in the song it self " Shall hateful tyrants, mischief breeding, With hireling hosts, a ruffian band, Terrorize and desolate the land, While peace and liberty lie bleeding? To arms, to arms, ye brave!".
JX
The French Revolution began in the end of the 18th century. The symbol of French Revolution is the fall of the Bastille in 1789.We can imagine the view of attacking Bastille not only from the picture but also from the song. Just like the song "La Marseillaise". The French Revolution inspired this song in the 1792. The writer of the song --Joseph Rouget de Lisle, he experienced this revolution, and watch the view of revolution. We can find some sentences about “revolution” in the lyrics, “March on, march on! All hearts resolv'd! On victory or death!” It makes me feel that people apparently want to change the country , like a great marching band, moving to the center of France, let the LOUIS XVI feel their momentum; the lyrics “O Liberty, can man resign thee
ReplyDeleteOnce having felt thy generous flame? Can dungeons, bolts or bars confine thee Or whips thy noble spirit tame? “, it describes the poor people and middle class people’s hate, because nobles and the king made them paid heavy taxes and suffering.; “Like beasts of burden would they load us,
Like gods would bid their slaves adore” this lyrics describes the rage of Francis in the march of attacking the Bastille.
The revolution inspired the song , the song came from the view of revolution, the spirit of the revolution, also the song encouraged the people , made people more excited, and advance of the revolution
--------ZhaoJi Wu
The French Revolution inspired La Marseillaise, because the anthem gave them courage while they were fighting the war. During the war, the anthem's lyrics are reflected on the foreign armies invading France. Since France had just declared war on Austria and Prussia.
ReplyDeleteThey entered Paris singing the song. In the anthem it said "But freedom is our sword and shield". They wanted their freedom so they weren't afraid. The army was preparing to march on Paris and singing the song. Even though it is dangerous they still would still fight, because they want their freedom and it gave them strength and courage.
SC
The French Revolution inspired the national anthem because the anthem writes about the poor treatment the French were getting from the Bourbons. For instance, in lines 5-7, he states "Shall hateful tyrants, mischiefs breeding,With hireling hosts, a ruffian band, Terrorize and desolate the land". The tyrants are using their aristocratic privileges against the French, and abusing their homes and family. This anthem allows the French people to realize their treatment and their rights.
ReplyDeleteAlso, this anthem has a tone of optimism which may have made the French army want to rebel against the enemy. In the last lines, he talks about how the French have waited to long to do this and they should be brave and stand for their rights. Claude Lisle must have been inspired by the Frenchman's rebellion that he wrote the anthem in an upheaving way,
Amir Azizi
the french National anthem had to be influenced by the revolution the song is like a chant for it. I wouldn't be surprise if it was i mean the first line Ye sons of France, awake to glory,Hark, hark! what myriads bid you rise! and to me that means while they sleep on on us we will attack them for control of France. the people of France were talking about revolution and like america's national anthem its a symbol of hope and freedom .Your children, wives and white-haired grandsires. Behold their tears and hear their cries! this line means to me that our families are being hurt.
ReplyDeleteOn victory or death!Now, now, the dangerous storm is rolling means that this is it its revolution or death. i don't think they meant it literally but as a way hype people up to help them fight the french goverment. With hireling hosts, a ruffian band,Terrorize and desolate the land, means that the the host is the king the band is the nobles and they raised the taxes so that means they terrorized the land.
The french revolution inspired the french independence song, “la marseillaise.” Captain and engineer and amateur musician, Claude Joesph Rouget de Lisle composed one night during the French revolution. However he was a royalist and was imprisoned. He barely escaped the guillotine. “La marseillaise”has many uses of imagery to what was going on in France. I think that the song is very good in this factor, because it gives a very clear image of what it was like.
ReplyDeleteOne of the lines that caught my attention was, “That falsehood’s dagger tyrants hold, but freedom is our shield and sword.” I think that this line really showed how much the radical reformers pride showed throughout the battle. They truly believe that no matter what, as long as they have freedom, and can be protected and fight against whatever weaponnthe king may have. Also, they say ‘tyrant dagger,” and “freedom’s sword and shield.” I noticed that they gave the tyrant the weaker weapon. I think that their sense of confidence they feel is a huge part of the French revolution. The French Revolution definitely reflects this song
E.L.
"Shall hateful tyrants, mischiefs breeding, With hireling hosts, a ruffian band, Terrorize and desolate the land, While peace and liberty lie bleeding?" I think this line of the French Nation Anthem was inspired by the French Revolution, for many reasons. First it states that there are hateful tyrants, which we know is true of that time when King Louis and Robespierre were in charge. Many problems were due to their ruler ship or tyranny. It also says that they are terrorizing the land while peace and liberty lie bleeding, which can relate to them taking advantage of the people and making life terrible for them since they are just subjects and don't really have any say or position in anything.
ReplyDelete"Too long the world has wept, bewailing That falsehood's dagger tyrants wield, But freedom is our sword and shield, And all their arts are unavailing." I think this also related to the French Revolution because it talks about the tyrant being false. So that can relate to when Robespierre acted like he would help France but started the reign of terror. It also says freedom is their sword and shield, so once Robespierre got beheaded they were finally free and began a government that gave them more freedom to choose and be treated equally. -A.S
The French Revolution inspired La Marseillaise in many ways and it was composed by Claude Joseph Rouget de Lisle. It was rallying call of the French Revolution and received its name because it was first sung on the streets by volunteers from Marseille. Upon their arrival in Paris a young volunteer from Montpellier called François Mireur had sung it at a patriotic gathering in Marseille. The French Revolution was a inspiration to La Marseillaise because it gave the people a sense of freedom. Since they are now freed from the absolute monarchy of France, they now sang this song as a symbol of their freedom and they sang it when they marched into Paris.
ReplyDelete"The avenging sword unsheath,
March on, march on!
All hearts resolv'd
On victory or death!"
These line have a lot of historical references in my opinion. They meant that as they march, they shall bring out their swords and march on to defend their homeland that was in threat. The only thing their hearts will be focused on is to defend their homeland and they'll keep going no matter what. They were determined to defend their homeland, they wanted the rest of France to be freed like they were. They didn't want France to be in an absolute monarchical society.
-SLi
The La Marseillaise is the French National anthem made during the French Revolution. The Revolution inspired La Marseillaise because for all anthem's, they represent the people and their freedom. The Revolution was also a perfect time to make it because in the past France was an absolute monarchy and the third estate (commoners) were pressured by taxes from King Louis. When they finally had the reason to revolt, they executed King Louis.
ReplyDeleteThe lines in the anthem that reference the event the most are:
"With luxury and pride surrounded
The vile insatiate despots dare,
Their thirst of power and gold unbounded,
To meet and vend the light and air! (repeat)
Like beasts of burden would they load us,
Like gods would bid their slaves adore,
But man is man, and who is more?
Then shall they longer lash and goad us?"
Before and during the Revolution, nobles and the King took on the 'luxurious' prideful life as they held absolute power over the economy. Then the King decided to raise the taxes only for the commoners after helping America, and to make things worse, the nobles also took advantage of the tax money, like the Lavoisier family, and continued- represented with the lines: 'Like beasts of burden would they load us, Like gods would bid their slaves adore,But man is man, and who is more? Then shall they longer lash and goad us?'.
H.Y.
The French Revolution inspire La Marseillaise. The song is the French national anthem and was composed during the French Revolution. The song hit many people and became famous instantly. La Marseillaise was composed by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle. He was an amateur musician but he made La Marseillaise famous.
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The French were doing exactly what the song says. La Marseillaise was about the French revolution. The song is says that keep fighting until you achieve nothing but victory."To arms, to arms, ye brave!", "March on, march on!","Victory or death" those lines shows the power of this song. People rather choose death than defeat.
La Marseilles is the French National Anthem which was created on April 24, 1792 by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle. The French Revolution heavily influenced the National Anthem.
ReplyDelete“On Victory or death” could have made a reference to the Revolution because when they went against the government and the king, they were risking their lives for justice. “But man is man, and who is more?” This means that all men were created equal and should have the same rights. There should be no such thing as a king. “But freedom is our sword and shield”. This part of the anthem uses great symbolism. It says that the reason for all of this, and the reason for all this fighting are because they wanted freedom.
-A.S
The French Revolution got inspired by La Marseillaise the song because Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle lyrics to "la Marseillaise". The lyrics represented them in the war and them fighting and what they are seeing and experiencing in other words . For example in the first words of the songs lyrics it says "Ye sons of France, awake to glory,Hark, hark! what myriads bid you rise! ". That must mean to get up to the soldiers to get ready to fight. The Song "la Marseillaise" inspired the French revolution to fight for there army,for france.
ReplyDeleteLastly another reason why the song La Marseillaise may had inspired the French Revolution is another part of lyrics in the song , also because they were proud to sing it. There for another part of lyrics to the song that inspired them may had been "March on, march on! All hearts resolv'd On victory or death!
Now, now, the dangerous storm is rolling ". These lyrics are saying to march stand up proud and its either you stay alive or you die and now there in the war its threatening to them and its coming. when the french soldiers were singing and marching through paris they were loud and clear to them and maybe weren't scared to sing there anthem. This is why the French Revolution is inspired by the song "la Marseillaise" the song thats now there national anthem .
- E.M (period9)
The French Revolution inspired La Marseilaise (French National Anthem) during the late 18th Century. A man named Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle, a captain in the engineering ranks, was stationed in Strasbourg at the time. He was also an amateur musician and composed the National Anthem based on the ongoing war. When the song was first heard, it was a huge hit among many people in France including the Soldiers, which they got copies of the song, which also help motivate them in their war like some of the lyrics like “ To arms, citizens, form your battalions, lets march, lets march! may a tainted blood, drench our furrows” which is saying that the army form our battalions and lets march on them and kill them and water the rows of crops with blood.
ReplyDeleteOverall these are many ways that the French Revolution help inspire Claude- Joseph Rouget de Lisle to write the national anthem, which help to motivate the army during the French Revolution, the lyrics talking about the bloody battles and a call for the people to take up arms and telling them not to lose hope and lift up their hearts and stand against the enemy and become the official rallying call during the French Revolution and it would have a lasting impact on the French Revolution and help France during its roughest times.
-O.N.
It is a pretty brutal song, urging the French to fight against the Prussian invasion that followed the revolution, and was was subsequently banned under Napoleon and for much of the 19th century, only being permanently adopted after 1879.
ReplyDeleteThe song was first sung in April 1792, and reached Marseille with the troops three months later. It's rousing theme was was an immediate success, and it was a battalion from marseille that sung the anthem in Paris later that year - hence the name Marseillaise was adopted.
in the lines "Terrorize and desolate the land, While peace and liberty lie bleeding? " I believe he is making reference to the king, saying he separated the land, (maybe into different classes), and deny the people freedom and the will to do what the want.
-JR
The French Revolution inspired the concepts that the La Marseillaise was based upon. Since the writer of the anthem wrote it during the French Revolution, he wrote it while all the emotions that came along with being part of this war for freedom against the government. In the line in the song, “shall hateful tyrant, mischiefs breeding, with hireling hosts, a ruffian band, terrorize and desolate the land, while peace and liberty lie bleeding?” It shows that the writer knows that the leaders, including the King Louis XVI himself, shouldn’t be able to ruin everything while the people are just left dying. The line “terrorize and desolate the land”, the writer is showing how King Louis XIV and his soldiers ruined the land and scared everyone into not joining the Revolution and turning against him. The line “peace and liberty bleeding” is shown as a personification, but could also be looked at as a metaphor for the people that suffered because of the Revolution.
ReplyDeleteIn one line of the anthem, the line is “Like beats of burden would they load us, like gods would bid their slaves adore, but man is man, and who is more?” It shows that men are equal and King Louis XIV is just a person like everybody else and shouldn’t be treated like a God and shouldn’t treat his people like slaves. Another line “While lawless force with guilty stride spreads desolation far and wide with crimes and blood his hands embruing?” shows how out of control France was during the Revolution. Since King Louis XIV was so fixed on fighting the rebels, there was so control in France. People were free to commit crimes, but to King Louis XIV, the only crime he sought out to punish was going against him and his kingdom.
- NQ
-KZ
ReplyDelete"Shall hateful tyrants, mischiefs breeding,
With hireling hosts, a ruffian band,
Terrorize and desolate the land,
While peace and liberty lie bleeding?"
Seems like the La Marseillaise is telling people to fight back the king (hateful tyrants), because he had be taken away the peace and liberty to the people. The bloody war is rolling like a dangerous storm, warriors had to choose on victory or death. The cities are on fire and their home will be soon invaded. There is no right and there is no law, people need to fight off the tyrant to get back their liberty.
This is all about French Revolution, when King Louis XVI was in charge of the manage of Frances, he gave no rights to the laborers, the laborers had to pay all the taxes, while the nobles don't had to pay a single cent. And there, the French Revolution, brought the big changes to France. After the revolution, the government in French becomes republic.
La Marseillaise which later on became the French National anthem was composed by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle. This song was composed during the French Revolution. The French Revolution inspired this very cruel and sad song that later on became the National anthem of France. The anthem was originally called “Chant de guerre da lamee du Rhin” however it was very popular among the Marseilles so they changed the title to La Marseillaise. This song was banned many times because of its revolutionary associations.
ReplyDeleteThe lyrics to the song describe how people felt during the French Revolution. It contains lyrics that say “Shall hateful tyrants, mischiefs breeding, With hireling hosts, a ruffian band, Terrorize and desolate the land, While peace and liberty lie bleeding?” I think that this means that they hated tyrants which are the rulers with people who worked only for money and destroyed their land. The song expresses how the French Revolution destroyed their peace and land. Another line in the song says “On Victory or death!” I think they are willing to risk their lives for the peace and freedom that they want.
-P.K.
I think that the time periods of the French Revolution did inspire “La Marseillaise,” also known as the French National Anthem. This is because in the anthem, there are some lines that appear to be in effect with the French Revolution. Also, during the making of this anthem, it was created during the Revolution was the man who wrote this was executed as well. The people who were executed during the Revolution were the people who seemed to be a threat to the Revolution itself, so that could’ve meant that he wrote about this time period inspired by his surroundings.
ReplyDeleteSome lines from the anthem do ignite some of the revelations to the French Revolution. These lines can be like the line from the anthem, “Your children, wives and white-haired grandsires. Behold their tears and hear their cries!” This line could have related to the Revolution because of the losses of many of their people and families, or it could’ve been for the unfairness in the beginning where the government treated them with disrespect and no loyalty for their words. Another line could have been, “All hearts resolv’d. On victory or death!” This line could relate to the revolution because it meant that all their hearts (the people) were trying to find a solution, a solution seeking for victory or having death. They would try even till death to be able to see their future victory and succession. These are some of the lines that I feel are related to and/or inspired by the French Revolution.
~CT
Behold their tears and hear their cries! Shall hateful tyrants, mischiefs breeding,With hireling hosts, a ruffian band,Terrorize and desolate the land,While peace and liberty lie bleeding?
ReplyDeleteI picked these lines of this song is because these lines of the song is best described the situation of the French revolution, where the absolute monarch Louis the 16 came to power and the depravity of his ruling have made the people of France starved to death and peoples have to obey his ruling, most of the farmers can't even feed themselves and the nobles the second estate the one who have the most of the money did not paid the tax, so all the tax burden is on third estate, so many people they are angry at the king so they put this in to the song, and because of the high taxes, most of the farmers have to gave up their farm and move to the big cities for living, so the farm is empty, and because of the revolution they have rights.
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J,L
Well first, how did the french revolution start? It started after the Jacobins forced the Assembly to overthrow the monarchs, ironically with dictatorship force. The Jacobins were an extremist group who believed that people should have a constitutional government. Afterwards, the first French Republic was born. From this republic, they took ideas from the American Revolution and spread ideas of patriotism, liberty, freedom, and pride. Resulting from that, La Marseillaise was created. This was a very popular song that had rallied people and bonded them together. " Terrorize and desolate the land,
ReplyDeleteWhile peace and liberty lie bleeding? To arms, to arms, ye brave! The avenging sword unsheath,
March on, march on!" this line provided much motivation and spirit, which was exactly what people needed at the time. This had sparked the ideas that were already there and talked about freedom and more American ideals, which was inspired by the French Revolution.
-J.L
and thats the history of the French National Anthem
ReplyDeleteThe French Revolution inspired the French national anthem, La Marseillaise because this was sung on the streets first by volunteers from Marseillaise. This anthem was composed in one night, during the French Revolution. When France declared war on Austria, it was thought to have a marching song for the troops, hence, "March on, march on!". This was only picked to be the French national anthem because of how popular it was among all the people.
Many lines in the French National Athem such as “All hearts resolv’d. On victory or death!” had to do with the French Revolution. This showed that they were going to fight and it could either lead to victory or death. This quote also shows that they were doing to fight until either one happened. The lyrics in the French National Anthem shows a connection to the French Revolution. T.Y.
La Marseillaise (the French National anthem) was composed by Claude-Joseph Rouget de Lisle. This song was composed during the French Revolution. The French Revolution inspired this very painful song that later on became the National anthem of France. The anthem was originally called “Chant de guerre da lamee du Rhin” however it was very popular among the Marseilles so they changed the title to La Marseillaise. This song was banned many times because of its revolutionary associations.This song was banned by Napoleon during the Empire, and by Louis XVIII on the Second Restoration.
ReplyDeleteThe lyrics to the song described how people felt during the French Revolution. the lyrics that supported my opinion say “Shall hateful tyrants, mischiefs breeding, With hireling hosts, a ruffian band, Terrorize and desolate the land, While peace and liberty lie bleeding?” I think that this means that they hated villains(also known as tyrants) which are the rulers with people who worked only for money and destroyed their land. The song expresses how the French Revolution destroyed their peace and land. Another line that supported my opinion is “On Victory or death!” I think the meaning is they are willing to risk their lives for the peace and freedom for this country.
_FC
Overall these are many ways that the French Revolution help inspire Claude- Joseph Rouget de Lisle to write the national anthem, which help to motivate the army during the French Revolution, the lyrics talking about the bloody battles and a call for the people to take up arms and telling them not to lose hope and lift up their hearts and stand against the enemy and become the official rallying call during the French Revolution and it would have a lasting impact on the French Revolution and help France during its roughest times.
ReplyDeleteThis anthem allows the French people to realize their treatment and their rights.
Also, this anthem has a tone of optimism which may have made the French army want to rebel against the enemy. In the last lines, he talks about how the French have waited to long to do this and they should be brave and stand for their rights. Claude Lisle must have been inspired by the Frenchman's rebellion that he wrote the anthem in an up heaving way,
KPO
La Marseillaise, the French national anthem, was definitely one of the most inspirational things from the French Revolution. A song, beat, a saying, is an inspiration if powerful, influential, and dramatic words are used. In order for the French Revolution to be fueled, the people would need an inspiration. The song was written to express themselves, to show what the people of France went through.
ReplyDeleteSometimes there isn't a way for people to have a voice, or tell what they're going through, except music. I am a musician and when you play song, you can feel what the artist is going through. And that probably was the same for other people that heard the anthem or played it. People were hungry, depressed, barely living, and this song was meant for them to stand up and fight. And had everything to help fuel a revolution, war, or just a simple task
-R J