“Anthem for a Lost Cause” by Manic Street Preachers
In “Anthem for a Lost Cause”, the writer questions if song lyrics are as important to people now as they were in the past.
The narrator begins by reflecting on how certain songs contain lonely messages which catch the attention of its listeners, yet they may not necessarily remember its intent. He describes how certain song lyrics can coerce a person to dance, or simply reminisce over an experience they have been through.
In the second verse, the narrator talks about the various concepts used in songs including love, departure, redemption, and joy. He notes that most of the songs that are considered hits do not necessarily carry these concepts any longer, but are somewhat vague and lonely.
Writing Credits for “Anthem for a Lost Cause”
- N. Wire
- S. Moore
- J.D. Bradfield
Album and Release
Appears on the band’s “Rewind the Film” album. Both song and album came out in 2013.
