Chain Gang

The song Chain Gang is discussing the Civil Rights Movement. The song speaks of the advocates and how hard they work only to be treated with no respect. They work hard to ensure equality but are not rewarded. The line "My, my, my, I work so hard give me water, I'm thirsty." this supports the idea that the advocates are working hard day in and day out and are thirsty for freedom and equality. The song paints a negative connotation towards the chain gang through the use of words such as "frownin" and "moanin". However I believe the song was given a catchy, fun beat and tempo to show that there is hope for a better future. Change is going to come for the better.