After familiarising themselves with old protest songs, the Group enjoyed a brainstorming session in which they chose words and phrases that aligned with rebellions, like anger, justice, fairness etc.
When asked what people of today might want to revolt against, the Group agreed on increasing energy prices. Using this and the words they had previously come up with, the Group began writing lyrics to Rage Against The Washing Machine – a song about the rising gas and electricity prices.
The Group later picked out chords for the verse and chorus to complete the song.