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Nine days after the murder of Charlie Kirk, the Tirkes continue for waves. In addition to a “National Day of Remembrance” and a large state burial on September 21, a flood of tribute songs has been used in addition to a “National Day of Remembrance”.
They appear on Tikkok and YouTube every minute, two of which are already high in the iTunes charts. The songs cover a wide range of genres, pitches and messages – from anger to consolation.
Many pieces come from previously unknown artists who now reach an audience of millions. At the same time, numerous fakes are allegedly circulating from stars such as Eminem or Ed Sheeran, which, however, turn out to be AI productions. Here is an overview of four of the most respected songs.
Diesel – “How Dare They (for Charlie) (Diesel 1970 Remix)”
The southern singer Daryl Johnson alias Diesel describes himself as “Proud Redneck” and has so far wrote songs for a handful of listeners. With “How Dare They”, however, he ended up at the head of the iTunes charts. The song fluctuates between grief and anger, the political left has the fault of Kirk’s death and made Johnson known overnight.
Keyline: “They Call Us Evil/Point at our cross/then pull that trigger and Reckon no cost/if it were theirs, there’s sirens in flames.”
Tom MacDonald – “Charlie”
The Canadian rapper with a wrestling past and close bond with the Maga movement has reached over 8.5 million views on YouTube with “Charlie”. His message: Kirk was killed by “Woken Terrorists”, but his values lived on. Macdonald summons a picture in which Kirk looks down from the sky and keep his followers united.
Keyline: “They may have Killed a Soldier, but that man had an army/… and you can’t kill freedom, so this one is for charlie.”
Amiyah – “Not in Vain (a Tribute to Charlie Kirk)”
The self-proclaimed K-Pop Girlgroup with a Christian message celebrates its first hit with this piece and is in third place on the iTunes charts. Unlike other songs, Amiyah refrain from allocation and stage Kirk as a religious martyr, whose belief donates hope.
Keyline: “Not in vain not in Vain/Every Martyr Speaks his name/thought this World May look away/Heaven Opened Wide Today.”
Jesse Welles – “Charlie”
The folk singer, who was already working with John Fogerty and Dave Matthews, approaches Kirk from a progressive point of view. In his melancholic song, he complains of America and fears a spiral of violence. Welles warns against feeling shame: “It could have hit me too. Or you.”
Keyline: “Well you can’t have the gun and love the gun that shot your rival/you can’t be child and wish hate upon a child.”