“It just comes out.
You have to put it on paper so you’ve got the option to quiet the nagging.”
But what do the lyrics of this iconic song mean?

The song mentions the date April 4 which is the dayMartin Luther King Jr.was assassinated, perHistory.com.
Overall, the song is an ode to all those who have sacrificed themselves for the greater good.
However, this wasn’t always the case.
