| Vampire Weekend – I Think Ur a Contra Lyrics | 15 years ago |
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The term "Contra" comes from the Spanish la contra, short for la contrarrevolucion, in English "the counter-revolution". The name was given to the Nicaraguan Resistance fighters in the 80's. They were also referred to as "Cousins" hence the song. I think "Contra" is about two people who are in love and just want to be together, but either they are on separate sides of the fight, or the suspicion is present that one of them may be a traitor to the other side. |
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| Sufjan Stevens – To the Workers of the Rock River Valley Region, I Have an Idea Concerning Your Predicament Lyrics | 15 years ago |
| I also live in the Rock River Valley, in Roscoe (Rockford area). My dad has been out of work for almost 2 years now. Teenagers can't even find jobs at fast food places. It's gotten a little better, but it's really uncertain times living around here right now. Thanks Sufjan, for recognizing the struggle. | |
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