| Propagandhi – Fixed Frequencies Lyrics | 16 years ago |
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Emassei is largely correct. However, since Prop is Canadian, this song specifically refers to Canadian historical events. "Pray, let him who's without sin cast the first statues of the former rogues turned folk heroes that your forefathers hung." This is a reference to Louis Riel, leader of the Northwest Rebellion. He was hanged for treason, but today is viewed largely as a "folk hero", with buildings and highways named in his honour, as well as statues in Winnipeg. He was Métis (of French and Aboriginal descent). This, along with the fact that Britain and France were Canada's colonizers, is why there are several French phrases in the song. Or I may just be smoking too much crack. |
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