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http://theamericanbeat.com/articles/john-rich-drops-new-album-the-country-truth-and-music-video-featuring-mike-lindell-and-a-pillow-fight
John Rich Drops New Album "The Country Truth" and Music Video Featuring Mike Lindell and a Pillow Fight
by:
S.L. Rachel
August 18 2023
Source:
The American Beat
08/18/2023
<img src="https://mr.cdn.ignitecdn.com/client_assets/theamericanbeat_com/media/picture/64df/78d9/be36/8f0f/d9bd/ce76/article_Screen_Shot_2023-08-18_at_9.57.28_AM.png?1692367064" class="img-fluid" /> <meta itemprop="url" content="https://mr.cdn.ignitecdn.com/client_assets/theamericanbeat_com/media/picture/64df/78d9/be36/8f0f/d9bd/ce76/article_Screen_Shot_2023-08-18_at_9.57.28_AM.png?1692367064"> <meta itemprop="width" content="800"> <meta itemprop="height" content="450"> </div> <!--/end If Embed + Image use Image for structured-content--> <div class="index-ok"> <div itemprop="articleBody" class="content-body"> <p>John Rich's latest offering, "I'm Offended," from his recently released album "The Country Truth," serves as a comedic and playful lampooning of the state of modern discourse. With a straightforward instrumental, the song's lyrics delve into the polarized nature of conversations today, especially when it comes to matters of politics and personal beliefs.</p> <p>John Rich's clever lyrics navigate the minefield of sensitivity and outrage, highlighting the absurdity of a society where offense seems to lurk around every corner. The chorus captures this sentiment with a playful touch:</p> <p>"I'm offended, you're offended,<br /> Let's all get offended tonight,<br /> I'll order us a beer and we can sit down here,<br /> And scream and yell and cuss and fuss and fight"</p> <p>The inclusion of Mike Lindell in the song's video, supplying pillows to individuals on the verge of a physical altercation, serves as a fun cameo and also as a symbol of the song's message. Just as a pillow fight may be boisterous and intense--- it is ultimately harmless, and therefore, Rich encourages embracing dialogue and debate, even when opinions clash.</p> <p>The song continues and delves into the core issue of freedom of speech and expression:</p> <p>"Now hang on just a minute,<br /> Can't amend the first amendment,<br /> You're offended, I defend it all the time,<br /> So let's just take another sip,<br /> Don't hold back and let 'er rip,<br /> 'Cause in the end, you'll be left and I'll be right"</p> <p>Humor and satire are a big part of this song and it creates a lighthearted atmosphere that invites listeners to perhaps take a more lighthearted approach to the challenges of open communication in today's world. </p> <p>In an era marked by division, "I'm Offended" reminds us that embracing the art of conversation, even when opinions collide, is a step toward understanding and building bridges between different communities.</p> You can check out John Rich's new album by clicking <a href="https://linktr.ee/johnrichmusic">here.</a> </div> <!-- --> </div> </div> <div class="row"> <div class="col text-center "> <div class="advertisment pb-4"> <div id="rc-widget-4d73a5" data-rc-widget data-widget-host="habitat" data-endpoint="//trends.revcontent.com" data-widget-id="276956"></div> <script type="text/javascript" src="https://assets.revcontent.com/master/delivery.js" defer="defer"></script> </div> </div> </div> <div class="comments" id="comments"> <div class="item-comments"> <div id="disqus_thread"></div> <script> /** * RECOMMENDED CONFIGURATION VARIABLES: EDIT AND UNCOMMENT THE SECTION BELOW TO INSERT DYNAMIC VALUES FROM YOUR PLATFORM OR CMS. * LEARN WHY DEFINING THESE VARIABLES IS IMPORTANT: https://disqus.com/admin/universalcode/#configuration-variables */ /* var disqus_config = function () { this.page.url = PAGE_URL; 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