Slacktivist
Slacktivist Anthem: Virtual Altruism Unveiled
Lyrics
Just "like" this and the problem is solved
Using social media "likes" to address issues instead of taking real action.
I want to start to kick back and get involved
Desire to relax and engage in causes without significant effort.
Everyone is selfless it's so much fun
People appear altruistic but lack genuine selflessness.
Donate a dollar with my coffee and save someone
Symbolic gestures of charity without substantial commitment.
Calling all friends I loosely know
Appealing to acquaintances for support in online activism.
We're a tight knit clique in the virtual
A close online community without physical closeness.
Our purses are fat these kids are gaunt
Rich online personas contrasted with real-life deprivation.
Every little bit helps a lot
Small contributions are emphasized as impactful.
Never had conviction 'til I changed my mind
Personal beliefs and attitudes evolving over time.
Read we coexist in the drive-thru line
Coexistence reduced to consumerist behavior.
Cleaning out my closet to make amends
Seeking forgiveness by getting rid of possessions.
Send a Nike swoosh to an African
Sending branded items as aid, reflecting shallow support.
Casinos stretched high in the Dubai sky
Global contrast between opulence and poverty.
All the oligarchs in the buffet line
Wealthy elites unconcerned about societal issues.
Cause everybody's starving
Everyone is eager for success or a share of resources.
for their piece of pie
A hunger for personal gain despite societal struggles.
Seems impossible... but the dreamers say say...
An aspiration that seems unattainable but is advocated by dreamers.
Come! Come On!
An invitation or rallying call to action.
There's so much to do we can get it done
Confidence in achieving goals collectively.
Come one, Come all!
Inclusive call to participate in a cause.
We are trending towards a cause
Progressing or moving toward a particular purpose.
The race is done
Metaphorically, a race or effort has ended.
The money's gone
Funds have been depleted or spent.
But you're living strong with your bracelet on
A symbol of endurance despite challenges.
All the parrots say say
Repeated phrases indicating mimicry or echoing of empty slogans.
Come! Come On!
A call for action to participate in a cause.
You don't have to march
Encouragement to support causes passively through social media.
you just click your thumb
Advocacy for activism without physical involvement.
Come one, Come all!
An inclusive invitation to join a cause.
We are trending towards a cause
Continued progression or movement toward a cause.
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