Patience vs. Patients – Belly
Belly Fuses Politics and Passion on “Patience vs. Patients”
The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues to be a hot-button issue, and artists are using their platforms to raise awareness and advocate for change. Just a few weeks after Macklemore’s “Hind’s Hall” took aim at the U.S. government’s stance on the issue, Palestinian-Canadian artist Belly has dropped “Patience vs. Patients,” a hard-hitting track with a powerful message condensed into its brief 1:20 runtime.
While Macklemore’s song directly called out President Biden and criticized media priorities, Belly’s approach is more personal and poetic. The overarching theme centers on the frustration with the lack of urgency from the U.S. government in the face of ongoing violence and Palestinian lives lost.
Belly pulls no punches, highlighting the perceived hypocrisy of certain political narratives and the continued demonization of Palestinians: “They kill us in broad daylight, then they point the finger at the dead. There hasn’t been a shift, even when we offer proof. Because we’re presenting evidence to a nation that’s asleep at the wheel.”
As a Palestinian native, Belly isn’t just commenting on the conflict; he’s using his voice to amplify the struggles and injustices faced by his homeland. “Patience vs. Patients” offers a more intimate perspective on the human cost of the conflict, complementing the broader awareness raised by Macklemore’s track.
This passionate and poignant song serves as a powerful addition to the ongoing conversation about the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the role of the U.S. on the world stage.
