https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk Put your thoughts and observations on each of the sections below. en-us 2022-09-12 22:30:50 UTC 2022-09-16 01:23:31 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297423475 The focus of the song shifts with each verse, though the purpose of the whole song remains consistent throughout. 
Overwhelmingly, it looks to sardonically address each of the key actors in the war encouraging them to participate with arguments that are blatantly immoral and unreasonable which, in turn, discourage listeners from supporting the war efforts. 
The first verse addresses soldiers as "big strong men" who should "put down their books" and pursue a career as a soldier instead of an academic. 
The second verse appeals to generals who have a "big chance" to increase their power and status by killing an identified enemy.
The third verse encourages companies to seek profit from the war at the expense of human lives, even if people must "hope and pray" that the weapons they manufacture actually impact the enemy.
The fourth verse persuades parents to send their sons off to the war, even if they'll "come home in a box" - something that is viewed as a source of pride.
The chorus brings all of these together by stating "we're all gonna die" to contend that none of these key actors will benefit from participating in the war.]]> 2022-09-15 02:29:36 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297423475 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297428899 2022-09-15 02:33:33 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297428899 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297433630 2022-09-15 02:36:53 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297433630 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297440419 2022-09-15 02:41:51 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297440419 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297440789 The structure of the song is quite simple as the chorus does not change throughout the song, while the verses do. this is seen as the typical structure of any song in general, which makes for the lyrics to be understood and interpreted in any way the listener wants to see it as. While it is simple in its structure, the lyrical devices such as use of "Pearly Gates" which indicate some sort of haven. ]]> 2022-09-15 02:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297440789 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297440964 takes a light hearted mocking take on war]]> 2022-09-15 02:42:15 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297440964 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297447144 This relates to Wilfred Owens poems as the connection and mentioning of haven, relates to how religious Owen was and how this was projected into his poems ]]> 2022-09-15 02:46:18 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297447144 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297448236 The song 'I feel like I'm fixing to die' follows the classic verse and chorus that majority of songs follow. The chorus doesn't change throughout the song. The verses are found to all be of similar length.

The verses address different people, the first is seen to address soldiers 'come on all of you, big strong men'
The second verse addresses the generals and the higher ups in the war. 'well, come on general's, lets move fast' 
The third addresses business making money and profit on the suffering of others 'come on Wall Street, don't be slow'
The fourth verse addresses the mothers who are sending their children off to the war. 'Come on mothers throughout the land'

The chorus itself, is written in a sarcastic tone, and almost being aggressive towards the thought of death. 'whoopee! we're all gonna die'
whilst also referring to 'the pearly gates' giving it a further religious context.


]]> 2022-09-15 02:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297448236 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297453645 The song relates and connects to Wilfred Owens through the references to the young boys that were conscripted off to the war, during that time. 
'send your sons off before it's too late' found in the song and connecting to many Owens poems but in particular 'Dulce et Decorum est'
'Gas! GAS! Quick, boys!'
These both refer to the age of the boys heading off to the war.
showing that many American soldiers were ripped from their families very young to fight and often didn't return.]]> 2022-09-15 02:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297453645 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297453970 The overall tone of the song is sarcastic, and with that comes a somewhat criticising tone as well. McDonald employs dark humour to create a satirical take on the Vietnam War, the ridiculousness of the attitudes to the Vietnam War and the perspectives of all involved, including the solider, the general, the greedy cooperation's and those left at home, waiting for news on the state of their sons. ]]> 2022-09-15 02:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297453970 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297460797 I feel like this language conveys that, at this point, there have been many pointless wars that it has gotten to the point that they don't even know why the two are fighting and or what cause they are fighting for. Ps. I have no idea why 🤬 turned into an emoji I did not put that there lol]]> 2022-09-15 02:56:24 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297460797 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297461811 Red in the song is symbolic of the Communist society. It focuses on the opposite side of the war, and who the American soldiers were up against. Which then referring to 'commies' later on in the verse. The red refers to the flag which is mainly red with the yellow hammer and sickle planted in the middle.]]> 2022-09-15 02:57:12 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297461811 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297474199 2022-09-15 03:06:32 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297474199 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297474794 Multiple situations are portrayed through this song. The setting focus on the American side of the story and not the Viet Cong's. 

It explores this sarcastic and childish tone around the Vietnam war and the events that happen to the soldiers and civilians involved.]]> 2022-09-15 03:06:57 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297474794 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297476148 2022-09-15 03:07:53 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297476148 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297476886 (The part that's important in the title is in the brackets)
The connotation of blowing "'em all" up could be a reference to the hostility of particularly the American soldiers in Vietnam, where everyone on the enemy Viet Cong side was grouped together, soldiers or civilians regardless, as something that needed to be destructed, totally dehumanizing those who were innocent and destroying their lives. ]]> 2022-09-15 03:08:28 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297476886 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297477252 Joe and the Fish and Wilfred Owen both criticise those who profit and/or benefit from the war.
Owen does so very forcefully in Insensibility by classing them as "dullards" who are "wretched [...] and mean" and have "made themselves immune" from the brutality of war.
Joe opts for a more sarcastic route by suggesting to "Wall Street" that "there's plenty good money to be made" in a war which is "au-go-go" - a descriptor for a fast and lively manner usually reserved for parties and dancing.
While the tone in which these sentiments are delivered varies between the authors, the purpose remains consistent.]]> 2022-09-15 03:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297477252 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297481852 In the first verse, it is adressing the soldiers who are seen as "big strong men" and are being told to go fight in the war. I know this as it talks about how they should put their "books down and pick up a gun", as that makes them do what is best for society and help America in the war]]> 2022-09-15 03:11:49 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297481852 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297484647 the song takes on a sarcastic tone while discussing the overall theme of the often brutal and violent nature of the reality of war. this is highlighted through having your son "come home in a box" after haven given their lives for war and then treated in death as a 'piece of meat.' In addition the song dehumanises the opposing soldiers and highlights the mentality of the generals "the only good commie is the one that's dead." the song centres on a sarcastic and mocking tone discussing the violent truths and illusions of wartime.]]> 2022-09-15 03:13:51 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297484647 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297484881 the realities of war are explored in the song through the call to action "come on" in each stanza. each verse addresses a different reality or depiction of war. the central idea of the song is to bring awareness to the realities of war in a lighthearted and sarcastic way. the singer highlights the inevitable fact the war will bring death by stating in an upbeat tone "whoopee! we're all gonna die"]]> 2022-09-15 03:14:02 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297484881 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297485030 The perspective is highly sarcastic, providing a mocking view of the Vietnam war. The use of language is not explicit and downplays the danger of the war, making light of it in an attempt to communicate the ridiculous nature of the war. ]]> 2022-09-15 03:14:10 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297485030 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297485048 In each verse the focus point shifts to all important parties in a war. Wall street is mentioned to show the influence the war had on the economic state of Americans. The war had high demand for tools such as guns and other weapons. It was used as a quick money grab from greedy people and demonstrate there lack of knowledge they hold of what happens with there use.]]> 2022-09-15 03:14:11 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2297485048 https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2299198899 A shift in focus from the greed of wall street to the loved ones at home waiting for news about their son. The language of "boys" and "sons" is to highlight the soldiers age during the war, and how families needed to send them off to feel honourable or are forced to send them off to the dangers of war. It emphasises how you're child might be the first to die, but wont be the only one, as the soldiers are placed in a boxes, not coffins, explaining how high the death count was.]]> 2022-09-16 01:23:31 UTC https://padlet.com/craigfrost1/8khs0pgzo3a3msuk/wish/2299198899