Gainsville, Florida punks 'Against Me!' are one of my favorite bands. Check out the first single off their new album 'New Wave,' release this past Tuesday. It's called 'White People for Peace,' and speaks to the hypocrisy of politicians suggesting that God is on their side during a war. It also examines the deaf ears and blind eyes in the American administration.
East and West could not agree
So their generals gave a call and gathered troops at the border
With guns ready, drawn and aimed
each side was praying to a God
to bless them with strength and courage
it was in His name that artillery lit the sky on fire
the people sang protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun
Protest Songs in a response to Military Aggression
Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun
But the battle raged on......
Sirens filled the air and the ground shook with war
Civilian casualties has been a cost that was predetermined
when interviewed for report victims pleaded in frustration
Their claim: That this was a war without reason
Bureaucrats engaged in debate to try and reach a resolution
the people sang protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun
Protest Songs in a response to Military Aggression
Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun
But the battle raged on......
The Broadcast like their prayers went unanswered and ignored
god, like the rest of the world, just watched in silence
There was purpose to be served, there were fortunes to be earned
before a peace could be called to stop the fighting
Protest Songs in a response to Military Aggression
Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun
But the battle raged on......
Friday, July 13, 2007
White People For Peace
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First of all. Against Me! is also unrivaled as my favorite band. and this song blew my mind yo, mostly because it is one of the fist non-optomistic truthful and tradgic songs that i've heard since "holiday in cambodia". Tom Gable one again showed his unique ability to get his audience all pissed off about the things that are going on in there world. and also, fuck jesus. there i said it.
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