London Calling by The Clash
This song ended up taking on a bigger meaning, with a common interpretation that it’s focusing on British politics. However, it was about something simple. The writer feared that the Thames river could overflow London and became scared.
London Calling By The Clash
Pink Houses by John Mellencamp
Ultimately, John Mellencamp wrote this song to rebuke the Reaganomics of the 1980s. However, the uplifting music and chorus lead people to think that it’s a patriotic tune! Many political candidates learned the hard way!
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Pink Houses By John Mellencamp