Answer to Question #267416 in History for Kelsey Jand

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Question: What is the symbolism of/in this piece?

Answer 1

Phil’s song is as much a tribute to Evers life as a cry of anguish about his death. As with many of Phil’s early songs it’s not directed at anyone in particular, the song serving a little more than a vent for his anger, as if as a consequence of an insatiable urge rather than a carefully considered reaction.