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Title: Society's Child (lyrics)

Note: Reading ease score: 26.1 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Summary: "Society's Child (lyrics) by Janis Ian" is a poignant song lyric written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1960s. This work falls into the category of lyrical poetry, as it captures a deep emotional narrative surrounding societal themes. The likely topic of the song revolves around racial tensions, social inequality, and the challenges faced by a young couple in a prejudiced society. The lyrics of "Society's Child" tell the story of a young interracial couple facing discrimination from their families and community. The narrator describes the pain of being unable to openly love due to societal expectations and racism, highlighting the shame and prejudice reflected in their surroundings. The song captures the heartache of being labeled as "not our kind" and the emotional toll it takes on both individuals. Despite the heartbreaking circumstances, there is an underlying sense of hope as the narrator dreams of a future free from societal constraints, where love can transcend the limitations imposed by society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ian, Janis, 1951-

EBook No.: 3001

Published: Jan 1, 2002

Downloads: 83

Language: English

Subject: Folk songs, English -- United States

Subject: Popular music -- 1961-1970

LoCC: Music

Category: Text

Rights: Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details.

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2024-11-06T10:22:50Z Society's Child (lyrics)

This edition has images.

Title: Society's Child (lyrics)

Note: Reading ease score: 26.1 (College graduate level). Very difficult to read.

Summary: "Society's Child (lyrics) by Janis Ian" is a poignant song lyric written in the mid-20th century, specifically during the 1960s. This work falls into the category of lyrical poetry, as it captures a deep emotional narrative surrounding societal themes. The likely topic of the song revolves around racial tensions, social inequality, and the challenges faced by a young couple in a prejudiced society. The lyrics of "Society's Child" tell the story of a young interracial couple facing discrimination from their families and community. The narrator describes the pain of being unable to openly love due to societal expectations and racism, highlighting the shame and prejudice reflected in their surroundings. The song captures the heartache of being labeled as "not our kind" and the emotional toll it takes on both individuals. Despite the heartbreaking circumstances, there is an underlying sense of hope as the narrator dreams of a future free from societal constraints, where love can transcend the limitations imposed by society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Ian, Janis, 1951-

EBook No.: 3001

Published: Jan 1, 2002

Downloads: 83

Language: English

Subject: Folk songs, English -- United States

Subject: Popular music -- 1961-1970

LoCC: Music

Category: Text

Rights: Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details.

urn:gutenberg:3001:3 2002-01-01T00:00:00+00:00 Copyrighted. Read the copyright notice inside this book for details. Ian, Janis en 1