Please go here and listen.
This song is astounding. Listen, really listen, to the lyrics. Yes, it's rap. No it's not offensive (except to Republicans). Yes, it has a really big message. No, it doesn't sound like most hip hop. There's a viola after all.
http://www.last.fm/music/Flobots/_/Stand+Up
I'm trying to find some site or another that will allow me to embed it. The band is local here and just begining to hit the national scene. All of their songs have meaning. REAL meaning. And I love them.
Here's the lyrics. http://music.yahoo.com/Flobots/Stand-Up/lyrics/59580370