I would like to take a stab at the symbolism and meaning in Red Colored Stars. Bear with me.
This song is sung in the first person perspective of America During the Cold War.
First, the meaning behind the mentioned Red Colored Stars. I am thinking that these are representation of communism. Accusing an american of being communist during the cold war are like stones. These stones left scars upon our culture, upon specific people whose lives were ruined by mindless finger pointing and hate for cultures not of our own.
It is sung "I'm a slave in my head, I'm awake in my bed". Our culture consisted of slaves to the idea that communism is wrong and democracy is the god-given rightful path. War was immenent upon several occasions, it was in america's way, interrupting our sleep and comfort. I (america) can feel it!
Tell me what you think, certainly this song can be taken many ways.
I would like to take a stab at the symbolism and meaning in Red Colored Stars. Bear with me. This song is sung in the first person perspective of America During the Cold War. First, the meaning behind the mentioned Red Colored Stars. I am thinking that these are representation of communism. Accusing an american of being communist during the cold war are like stones. These stones left scars upon our culture, upon specific people whose lives were ruined by mindless finger pointing and hate for cultures not of our own.
It is sung "I'm a slave in my head, I'm awake in my bed". Our culture consisted of slaves to the idea that communism is wrong and democracy is the god-given rightful path. War was immenent upon several occasions, it was in america's way, interrupting our sleep and comfort. I (america) can feel it! Tell me what you think, certainly this song can be taken many ways.