The songs on ‘The Rising’ speak to the experiences of those affected by the 9/11 attacks, but they also carry universal messages of hope and resilience.
John Lennon’s ‘Working Class Hero’ is a raw and barebones description of what it is like to work long and hard with little appreciation or financial reward.Â
Deep Purple’s ‘Smoke on the Water’ pales in comparison to the destruction caused by wildfires in Hawaii. But the song has more in common with today’s tragedy than its references for smoke and fire.