This is one of my favourite Manics songs, despite the odd lyrics and sad subject matter. The music evokes perfectly the turmoil Carter must have been feeling (the aaaah section).
In a broader sense, the song could represent the dilemma faced by most journalists in poverty-stricken or war-torn countries: whether to get involved or keep their distance.
This is one of my favourite Manics songs, despite the odd lyrics and sad subject matter. The music evokes perfectly the turmoil Carter must have been feeling (the aaaah section).
In a broader sense, the song could represent the dilemma faced by most journalists in poverty-stricken or war-torn countries: whether to get involved or keep their distance.
A documentary entitled The Life of Kevin Carter: Casualty of the Bang Bang Club was nominated for an Academy Award in 2006.
A documentary entitled The Life of Kevin Carter: Casualty of the Bang Bang Club was nominated for an Academy Award in 2006.