Post 2: Blackbird

As a tribute to the unofficial Beatles' day, I was looking for inspiration from Beatles songs to discuss in my blog. As I was talking to my mother (who is a Beatles fanatic and has been since she first saw them on the Ed Sullivan Show in 1964), she pointed out to me that the song "Blackbird" was written by Paul McCartney in 1968 in response to the racial tension that was prevalent in America. Charles Manson took "Helter Skelter" and other Beatles' songs as a sign to a 'race war' and used it to perpetuate racism. But when I listen to the songs, it gives me hope for a brighter future where we all see each other as equals. Let us believe in the wonderful insight and inspirational words of the greatest band that ever existed:

"Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these broken wings and learn to fly.
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to arise.
Blackbird singing in the dead of night
Take these sunken eyes and learn to see.
All your life
You were only waiting for this moment to be free.
Blackbird fly, Blackbird fly
Into the light of the dark black night. "

"And when the broken hearted people
Living in the world agree,
There will be an answer, let it be.
For though they may be parted there is
Still a chance that they will see
There will be an answer, let it be. "

So for all those who have become discouraged by various experiences of ignorance and intolerance, do not lose hope for a brighter future. And if you need a little encouragement, I suggest listening to the Beatles, as it always makes me feel better about the world. Give peace a chance! :)

"And in the end the love you take is equal to the love you make."