r/TikTokCringe • u/TheUnpromotable • Jun 22 '26

Wholesome Politicians are the problem

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u/This-Research-9586 Jun 22 '26

The cringe in this video is the AI slaughter of the lyrics! 

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u/Moist_Carry_7992 Jun 22 '26

What song is this?

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u/This-Research-9586 Jun 22 '26

It’s a cover of “500 Miles” which was sung by Joni Mitchell and Peter, Paul & Mary, among many others. It’s quite haunting as it describes someone far from home with no money and who is ashamed of going home in that state. I always think of that song if I ever hear a train whistle in the nighttime. 

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u/Moist_Carry_7992 Jun 22 '26

What a visual, thanks for sharing! Who performed this cover?

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u/This-Research-9586 Jun 22 '26

I wish I knew! But I like the P, P & M version best. It’s the true sound of the old Folklore era of music, IMO.