About This Quote
This old song was written by the Irish singer Pete Seeger in the early 1960s. It was originally meant to be sung by children on Halloween, but it has often been sung by adults as well. The song is about the political struggle for social justice in America. It tells of how the country is becoming more and more divided between rich and poor, black and white, young and old, men and women.
It urges people to pay heed to what is happening in their society. If one does not, then they will surely be hurt by the end of the struggle.
Source: Chronicles, Vol. 1
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