![]() Now however, he is a political activist, having raised money for famine and Ebola relief in Africa, as well as having organized ‘Commission for Africa’, which led a year-long study on the living conditions of several countries and caused the British government to double their aid efforts and reform trade regulations. The lead singer and songwriter of the Rats, Bob Geldof was at the time known for being a ‘controversial rocker’. With the use of eerie children in the music video who appear to be victims, and direct quotes from the shooter, ‘I don’t like Mondays’ is successful in shocking us in reflection. ![]() The song addresses the issue of school shootings, and attempts to draw attention to the unsettled minds of those behind the events, as well as to the victims. This song was accompanied by a four-minute long music video, which quickly took of in popularity. In 1979 the UK’s chart topping punk rock band the Boomtown Rats, released the controversial song ‘I don’t like Mondays’.
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