The history and politics of the English protest song

2017

Fuck Brexit

Tune: Original
Lyrics: 4N Boyz
Composer: 4N Boyz

Britain’s referendum campaign on membership of the EU in 2016 did not generate many songs, but this hip-hop offering from 4NBoyz humorously plays with stereotypes of Eastern Europeans in the UK – taking jobs and making money (‘Squatting on a Lambo’). It mocks the outrage of the Daily Mail and laughs at immigration policy (‘Fuck Brexit! We’re here to stay!’), while making a serious point about the importance of immigrants and the reality of globalisation.

Cause: Multiculturalist
Theme: Rights | Identity
Addressed to: General Public | Political Elite
Target of Protest: Bigots
Proposal/Solution: Toleration