Songs About Domestic Violence

The list was initially generated on the preventconnect listserv compiled by bethany pombar of the vermont network against domestic and sexual violence.
Songs about domestic violence. To get help or information on domestic violence services contact the national domestic violence hotline at 1 800 799 safe 7233 or live chat. Spread awareness about domestic violence and child abuse with a playlist of pop rock and country songs. This list may not reflect recent changes. 115 songs about domestic violence and child abuse.
Songfacts category songs that deal with child abuse or domestic violence. Domestic violence isn t the most glamorous subject for rock n roll songs but it is an important one. Be part of the solution. 2004 misogynistic lyrics are not exclusive to a particular genre music.
Please share your favorites on facebook and twitter using the hashtag nomore and we will add them to our music that moves us youtube playlist. Certain melodies or lyrics can evoke powerful emotions that can fill a survivor with strength. After all music isn t just for entertainment. They deemed the song too catchy with authorities in wartime britain concerned that factory workers would be distracted.
In our first survivor s playlist we compiled a bevy of songs with your help to uplift inspire console and sometimes let you scream your rage out that s important too music has long held that unique ability to touch a certain part of our psyche the part that helps us tap into strong emotions an especially important aspect. Flourishanyway believes there is a playlist for just about any situation and is on a mission to unite and entertain the world through song. That is what music can do for domestic violence survivors empower them by lifting them up in strength hope and courage. We want to hear the songs that move you.
Then again having recent domestic violence victim rihanna sing i like the way it hurts on the chorus of love the way you lie is almost as creepy as taking a baby to her mother s murder. The slow tempo of this song suits the way slug has penned these lyrics and the chorus break is simple but touching. Slug of atmosphere laces this smooth slow beat by ant also of atmosphere and eloquently describes the nature of domestic violence explaining how domestic violence can be a cycle but at the end has an uplifting few lines which state you should break the cycle. Certain songs can help and have helped survivors in their healing journey.
Table of contents impact of violent lyrics from violent lyrics to violence against women and girls. A playlist to empower survivors of domestic violence. How does music help.