It's definitely based on Orwell's "Animal Farm." The names are changed: Mr. Jones becomes Old Man Sammy (both are common names), Napoleon becomes Hannibal (both great historical conquerors). I think while the song doesn't echo the anti-communist tones of the book, it highlights the fact that those in power will try to attain more and more power. It's the animal inside of us that wants dominance.
I don't think this has anything to with American slavery. The oppressed (animals) eventually become the oppressors, the same as their previous masters. I don't think Dead Prez would want to liken themselves to slave owners.
It's definitely based on Orwell's "Animal Farm." The names are changed: Mr. Jones becomes Old Man Sammy (both are common names), Napoleon becomes Hannibal (both great historical conquerors). I think while the song doesn't echo the anti-communist tones of the book, it highlights the fact that those in power will try to attain more and more power. It's the animal inside of us that wants dominance.
I don't think this has anything to with American slavery. The oppressed (animals) eventually become the oppressors, the same as their previous masters. I don't think Dead Prez would want to liken themselves to slave owners.