“Messages”, by Xavier Rudd, was written as a response to the issue of environmental conservation as well as pollution and greenhouse gasses. These issues were a result of many years of neglect to the environment, but also the advancement in technology. Although it took many centuries before the danger to nature was made a worldwide concern, many activists joined the movement in order to preserve the Earth and its environment. By creating this piece of art, Rudd hopes that the “Messages” of our nature are heard, and that preservation becomes a priority. Although not a response to a single event, it was commonly known amongst those who knew Rudd that the conservation of the environment was a strong passion of his. This passion derives itself from the initial reason why he started song writing; stories of mistreatment of the Aborigines, the native people from his home country Australia [1]. According to an interview by “Lyricsfreak," Rudd is extremely conscious in incorporating social and sometimes political themes, in order to further the value of music and his beliefs [2]. Littering, the depletion of the ozone through greenhouse gasses and deforestation are only some of the few topics that Rudd covers in “Messages” as well as many of his other songs. In a broader context, using a song as a medium to get his beliefs across to the general population creates a sense of curiosity fueled by love for his music. This curiosity often leads to the discovery of how right he actually is about the degrading environment, and consequently public awareness. Rudd uses his songs as a sort of public awareness. It’s not just a statement of mistreatment of the environment, rather, a sort of “call to arms” to all who can help and join a worldwide sweep for conservatism. Although many have taken this call to arms as a result of heresy or nature preservation advertising, Rudd’s life and career revolves around the ideal of conserving nature as well as the Aboriginal culture in general. His strong sense of nationalism towards Australia derives from the fact that he believes that in his soul lies an old aboriginal woman spirit, whether it be his grandmother, great grandmother, or great great grandmother. And this spirit, he says, is a large par