I’ve never seen this song on here so I uploaded it. You Can find it on the 1966, “Phil Ochs In Concert” record.
Edit: added cover
Cover by Zachary Stevenson: Love Me, I’m a Liberal LIVE (Phil Ochs) [04:28] https://youtu.be/8na8piim5Kk
Zachary Stevenson plays Love Me, I’m a Liberal at a Phil Ochs Song Night in Felton, CA
“Love Me, I’m A Liberal,” is a criticism of liberals, as liberals often superficially support things such as civil rights to appear compassionate, but actually reject any action that would upset the status quo. This song is Phil Ochs’ demonstration of his hatred of the liberals, who he views as hypocritical.
In the final verse, the liberal narrator of the song establishes he used to be a socialist, but has now “grown older and wiser”, and rejected more radical left-wing politics in favor of liberalism. Liberalism is a political disposition which is opposed to, and not synonymous with, Leftism (socialism, communism, etc). The idea that liberalism is synonymous with Leftism is a recent phenomenon more or less specific to mainstream US politics since the widespread suppression of the radical Left in the 70s and 80s (as well as the spread of the global “neoliberal consensus” since the dissolution of the Soviet Union and the German Democratic Republic, and the capitalist reforms of China under Deng Xiaoping).
Essentially, the song is a critique of liberalism from a leftist perspective, using the satirized view point of a 60’s American liberal.
Jello Biafra and Mojo Nixon did a 90’s-themed updated version that can be found here.
It’s also worth noting that the tune of this song incorporates parts of the melody for the traditional song ‘Rosin the Bow.’ You can hear it very clearly in the first three lines of every verse.
https://genius.com/Phil-ochs-love-me-im-a-liberal-lyrics
Phil Ochs, a prominent American singer-songwriter in the 1960s, created a song titled “Love Me; I’m a Liberal,” which has since become a compelling political anthem. Released in 1966, the song offers a thought-provoking critique of the liberal ideology prevalent during that era. Ochs, known for his satirical and insightful lyrics, takes a critical stance towards liberalism and challenges its claims of progressiveness. In this article, we will delve into the meaning behind the song and explore its significance in the context of the time.
The lyrics of “Love Me; I’m a Liberal” serve as a commentary on the hypocritical tendencies observed within the liberal movement. Ochs expresses his disillusionment with liberals who claim to support progressive causes but fail to actively participate or bring about real change. The song highlights the contradiction between their stated beliefs and their actions, pointing out that they often take a superficial approach towards important issues.
https://oldtimemusic.com/the-meaning-behind-the-song-love-me-im-a-liberal-by-phil-ochs/
Is there nowhere you people aren’t spreading your propaganda? Does it have to be here?
Lemmy belongs to the left
Yeah. I disagree.
You’re welcome to post music about right-wing bullshit, or in favour of milquetoast fencesitting if you want.
Edit: words, show->should incouraged->encouraged
Not too sure how to respond…
I share songs that I like, regardless of political leaning, at least I try to.
Thanks for expressing your opinion on the matter, feel free to share your own songs!
A diversity of ideas, and songs, [should] be [encouraged]; so as to not create a bubble!
And yet, your comment history clearly shows you have a strong bias. This isn’t the place to present it. Music or not.
Everywhere is a place to share what we want, unless it goes against rules or group think, in some communities…
You are free to share ‘bias’ songs as well, no need to censor ourselves just to appease people that do not like to see political songs…
Again, feel free to share your own songs (with bias or no bias, regardless of political leanings), no one is stopping you or trying to, at least I am not.
I hope this helps explain my thinking on the matter!
It would be nice for a place like a music community to be free of bullshit political biases. I have my own, but I respect others enough to keep it only to places where it’s expected.
Maybe you don’t.
Oh, yes, I do not see the world as you do…
I see it as, everything of importance has politics engraved in them, even music.
Random: it reminded me of a band that some may have grown up with, one of them being Rage Against the Machine, it went viral when some people found out it was a political band.
Thanks for sharing your views, even if I do not agree, always great to talk with people that do not think or agree with my way of the world!
Dude… your entire comment history is nothing but an anti-democrat smear campaign. And the false kindness schtick isn’t going to land the way you’d like it to when it’s coming from someone that calls people “genocide supporters” for merely disagreeing with your agenda.
Yes, and some of my posts in music will reflect those views.
Music we like, we share, I do not tailor my views for others and you will continue to see that in the interwebs.
People that do not share our views or enjoy the same stuff as we do will get shared.
Feel free to continue to share your views in my communities as well, it helps us question our own bias and way of set ways of thinking!
