Semisonic has expressed discontent over the unauthorized use of their song “Closing Time” by the White House and Border Patrol in a video posted on social media. The band criticized the use of their 1998 hit in a deportation-related video, emphasizing that the song is about joy and hope, rather than the context in which it was used. The Minnesota trio joined other artists who have protested against their music being used for political purposes in the past. Lead singer Dan Wilson shared that the inspiration behind “Closing Time” was the birth of his daughter, Coco, and how the song’s title evolved into a pun with a deeper meaning.
