Pink does not identify as an anarchist per say, but many of her songs contain provocative lyrics encouraging people to stand up against the status quo and the government. Pink's music is infamous for raising trouble and having a bad-ass attitude.
Her song, "Dear Mr. President" addressed to the President of the United States is very anti-capitalism and anti-current American government. "How do you sleep while the rest of us cry?" is Pink questioning the President and other capitalists, how they can sleep while so many people are barely making it from day to day.
Pink continues her rage:
"Let me tell you 'bout hard workMinimum wage with a baby on the way
Let me tell you 'bout hard work
Rebuilding your house after the bombs took them away
Let me tell you 'bout hard work
Building a bed out of a cardboard box"
In this closing verse, Pink talks about how the President (who represents capitalists) sits in an office all day signing papers and is paid in millions while others do back-breaking work all day every day and barely make it by with minimum wage. The lyrics behind this song represent a pop song in modern day that points out the failures of the American government and the corrupt nature that allows those at the top to make millions and leaves a majority of people working minimum wage and suffering day to day.
-Julianne Fleck
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