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9-11 Tribute songs. 9-11-01 Tribute, for all those that were lost on that day.
- Coldplay, "Politik"
- 50 Centft. Eminem, "Patiently Waiting"
- Jay-Zft. Alicia Keys, "Empire State of Mind"
- Heems, "Flag Shopping"
- Sheryl Crow, "Out of Our Heads"
- John Vanderslice, "Exodus Damage"
- Jadakiss, "Why"
- Dream Theater, "Sacrificed Sons"
- Bruce Springsteen, "Into The Fire"
- Imagine Dragons, "America"
According to the book Coldplay: Look at the Stars, "Politik" was heavily inspired by the September 11 attacks. "I wrote the song on 9/11 and we recorded it on 9/13. We were all a little confused and frightened," said lead singer Chris Martin. "I want to write songs and do things, 'cause you never know what might happen. You got to live in the momen...
Despite the song mainly focusing on their respective rivals, both 50 Cent and Eminem incorporated memorable lines about the September 11 attacks on the 2003 track "Patiently Waiting". "I'm innocent in my head, like a baby born dead, destination heaven, sit and politic with passengers from 9/11," 50 Cent raps on his opening verse. While the line may...
Following 9/11, American patriotism reached new heights. At the center of the country’s newfound patriotism was the site of the initial attacks, New York City. Jay-Z’s and Alicia Keys’ "Empire State Of Mind" perfectly captured the love and pride the nation shared with New York. "Long live the World Trade," raps the 23-time GRAMMY winner on his seco...
While 9/11 turned many Americans to patriotism, it also pushed many to harmful lanes of pride like nationalism and racism. Heems, an American rapper of Punjabi-Indian descent, touches on how he and his family unfairly faced backlash after the September 11 attacks. "I know why they mad, but why call us A-rabs?" he raps on "Flag Shopping." "We sad li...
Released in 2008, "Out of Our Heads" is an anti-conflict song aimed at the Iraq war. Many of the lyrics were targeted at U.S. leaders, accusing them of manipulating the nation’s anger following the 9/11 attacks. "Someone's feeding on your anger. Someone's been whispering in your ear. You've seen his face before. You've been played before. These are...
For every Sheryl Crow urging peace, there was also a John Vanderslice looking for a way to let out feelings. "Saw the second plane hit at 9:02," sings Vanderslice at the top of the second verse. "An hour went by without a fighter in the sky/ You said there’s a reason why/ Tell me now, I must confess/ I’m not sick enough to guess." Throughout the so...
If the song’s title didn’t give it away, Jadakiss questions a lot of agreed-upon narratives in "Why". Of the 100 or so inquiries in the song, one was a famous conspiracy theory centered around then-president George W. Bush’s supposed role in the 9/11 attacks. "Why did Bush knock down the towers?" he demands on the popular track. The track was nomin...
"Sacrificed Sons" opens with a combination of news station soundbites from September 11th before Dream Theater delivers an emotional remembrance to all the lost lives. "Burning City, smoke and fire, planes, we're certain, faith-inspired," questions the two-time GRAMMY-nominated band. "No clues, a complete surprise. Who'll be coming home tonight?" L...
"Into the Fire" recounts the tragic events of 9/11 from the point of view of a firefighter’s spouse. With lyrics like "love and duty called you some place higher, somewhere up the stairs, into the fire" and "may your strength give us strength", the five-minute track serves as a touching tribute to first responders and their families. 18 years after...
With lyrics like "from farmers in the fields, to the tallest of the towers that fall and rise, 1-7-7-6, the names upon the list, for all the ones that gave until they died," Imagine Dragons’ "America" captured the resilient nature of the country following the 9/11 attacks. "America, don’t you cry," the band sings in the chorus. "Lift me up. Give me...
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- Petey Pablo – “Raise Up (USA Remix)” [2001] Memorable lyrics: “U.S.A.!! Come on and raise up. Take the flag, put it in the air, spin it like a helicopter.
- Talib Kweli – The Proud (2002) Memorable lyrics: “My heart go out to everybody at Ground Zero. Red, black, yellow, white and brown heroes. It’s more complicated than Black and white.
- Lupe Fiasco – “Words I Never Said” (feat. Skylar Grey) [2011] Memorable lyrics: “I really think the War on Terror is a bunch of bullshit. Just a poor excuse for you to use up all your bullets.
- Beyoncé – “I Was Here” (2011) Memorable lyrics: “I just want them to know. That I gave my all, did my best. Brought someone some happiness. Left this world a little better just because.
JAY-Z. Listen to the Soundtracks: Remembering 9/11 playlist by CNN on Apple Music. 14 Songs. Duration: 58 minutes.
This video was created with MTV as a tribute to the victims, families, friends and heroes of September 11 2001. Explore the music of U2: https://U2.lnk.to/...
Sep 11, 2023 · 9/11: 5 Inspiring Concert Tributes. In the wake of the September 11 th terrorist attacks, the music world came together to help raise funds for those affected with two concerts: America: A Tribute To Heroes, which aired on Fox, ABC, NBC and CBS on September 21, 2001 and The Concert For New York City, which aired on VH1 on October 20, 2001 from ...
Tribute in Music: 'Ten Years On' Album cover featuring a print donated by Calirornia-based Japanese photographer Hiroshi Watanabe. For the 10th anniversary of 9/11, people across the globe are looking for ways to connect and commemorate.
