jackson@curium.DEC (Seth Jackson) (04/16/85)
> Now we are finding political messages in their song. I should have >said blatent political messages, I believe that their lyrics have always >been political in a positive sence all along, but on a alegorical level. >One of their latest songs, "Throwing Stones" is and obvious anti-nuclear >war song. I disagree with the statement that "Throwing Stones" is an anti-nuclear war song. The song is a commentary on the state of the world. It addresses poverty, greed, petty politics, selfishness, power, racism, war (conventional and nuclear), religion, and, most of all, unrealized human potential. I consider the Dead to be apolitical, even in light of songs like "Throwin' Stones". The purpose of this song is to raise awareness, to express alarm, and also to express hope. However, as always, they refrain from preaching any particular point of view. __ "Picture a bright blue ball a-spinning, spinning free... It's dizzying, the possibilities" Seth Jackson dec-curium!jackson