Homz Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 What does Politics have to do with music? Not a damn thing. Ignore the rest of this post. For What It's Worth Born In The USA Rockin In A Free World Ohio A Month of Sundays Man In Black Pink Houses Imagine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FennRx Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 the entire ...And Justice For All album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Plains Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Four words - Rage Against The Machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 The 50 Greatest Political Protest Songs of All Time Before you read the rest of these, please consider James McMurtry's We Can't Make It Here Anymore. Quite possibly the greatest political/socio/economic statement of this century. 1) Strange Fruit - Billie Holliday 2) A Change is Gonna Come - Sam Cooke 3) We Shall Overcome - Pete Seeger? 4) Blowin' In The Wind - Bob Dylan 5) What's Going On - Marvin Gaye 6) Revolution - The Beatles 7) The Times (They Are A Changin') -Bob Dylan 8) Get Up Stand Up - Bob Marley 9) Democracy - Leonard Cohen 10) Inner City Blues - Marvin Gaye 11) War Pigs - Black Sabbath 12) The Great Nations of Europe - Randy Newman 13) Two Plus Two Is On My Mind - Bob Seger 14) We Don't Get Fooled Again - The Who 15) Born In The U.S.A. - Bruce Springsteen 16) A Hard Rain's Gonna Fall - Bob Dylan 17) Ohio - Crosby, Stills, Nash, and Young 18) Not Ready To Make Nice - The Dixie Chicks 19) Gimme Shelter -The Rolling Stones 20) Fortunate Son - Creedence Clearwater Revival 21) Why I'll Always Be The Man In Black - Johnny Cash 22) Alabama - Neil Young 23) Woodstock - Joni Mitchell 24) I'd Love To Change The World - Alvin Lee and Ten Years After 25) The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Gil Scott Heron 26) Don't Wanna Be An American Idiot - Green Day 27) any song by Rage Against The Machine 28) Rockin' In The Free World - Neil Young 29) Masters of War - Bob Dylan 30) Ball of Confusion -The Temptations 31) Heaven Help Us All - Stevie Wonder 32) Where Have All The Flowers Gone - Peter, Paul and Mary 33) Money - Pink Floyd 34) London Calling - The Clash 35) Le Marsellaise - The National Anthem of France and the French Revolution 36) Shattered - The Rolling Stones 37) Southern Man - Neil Young 38) Whitey On The Moon - Gil Scott Heron 39) Eve of Destruction -Barry MacGuire 40) Village Ghetto Land - Stevie Wonder 41) In The Ghetto - Elvis Presley 42) Freedom/Motherless Child - Ritchie Havens 43) Bungalow Bill - The Beatles 44) The Last Resort - The Eagles 45) Allentown - Billy Joel 46) Let's Drop The Big One - Randy Newman 47) Feel Like A Number - Bob Seger 48) Volunteers of America - Jefferson Airplane 49) God Bless The Child - Billie Holliday 50) The Battle Hymn of the Republic - Julia Ward Howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 "We Can't Make it Here" Lyrics Vietnam Vet with a cardboard sign Sitting there by the left turn line Flag on the wheelchair flapping in the breeze One leg missing, both hands free No one's paying much mind to him The V.A. budget's stretched so thin And there's more comin' home from the Mideast war We can't make it here anymore That big ol' building was the textile mill It fed our kids and it paid our bills But they turned us out and they closed the doors We can't make it here anymore See all those pallets piled up on the loading dock They're just gonna set there till they rot 'Cause there's nothing to ship, nothing to pack Just busted concrete and rusted tracks Empty storefronts around the square There's a needle in the gutter and glass everywhere You don't come down here 'less you're looking to score We can't make it here anymore The bar's still open but man it's slow The tip jar's light and the register's low The bartender don't have much to say The regular crowd gets thinner each day Some have maxed out all their credit cards Some are working two jobs and living in cars Minimum wage won't pay for a roof, won't pay for a drink If you gotta have proof just try it yourself Mr. CEO See how far 5.15 an hour will go Take a part time job at one of your stores Bet you can't make it here anymore High school girl with a bourgeois dream Just like the pictures in the magazine She found on the floor of the laundromat A woman with kids can forget all that If she comes up pregnant what'll she do Forget the career, forget about school Can she live on faith? live on hope? High on Jesus or hooked on dope When it's way too late to just say no You can't make it here anymore Now I'm stocking shirts in the Wal-Mart store Just like the ones we made before 'Cept this one came from Singapore I guess we can't make it here anymore Should I hate a people for the shade of their skin Or the shape of their eyes or the shape I'm in Should I hate 'em for having our jobs today No I hate the men sent the jobs away I can see them all now, they haunt my dreams All lily white and squeaky clean They've never known want, they'll never know need Their sh@# don't stink and their kids won't bleed Their kids won't bleed in the da$% little war And we can't make it here anymore Will work for food Will die for oil Will kill for power and to us the spoils The billionaires get to pay less tax The working poor get to fall through the cracks Let 'em eat jellybeans let 'em eat cake Let 'em eat sh$%, whatever it takes They can join the Air Force, or join the Corps If they can't make it here anymore And that's how it is That's what we got If the president wants to admit it or not You can read it in the paper Read it on the wall Hear it on the wind If you're listening at all Get out of that limo Look us in the eye Call us on the cell phone Tell us all why In Dayton, Ohio Or Portland, Maine Or a cotton gin out on the great high plains That's done closed down along with the school And the hospital and the swimming pool Dust devils dance in the noonday heat There's rats in the alley And trash in the street Gang graffiti on a boxcar door We can't make it here anymore Music and lyrics © 2004 by James McMurtry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jesus Is Dead In My Basement Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Fighting soldiers from the sky Fearless men who jump and die Men who mean just what they say The brave men of the Green Beret Silver wings upon their chest These are men, America's best One hundred men will test today But only three win the Green Beret Trained to live off nature's land Trained in combat, hand-to-hand Men who fight by night and day Courage peak from the Green Berets Silver wings upon their chest These are men, America's best One hundred men will test today But only three win the Green Beret Back at home a young wife waits Her Green Beret has met his fate He has died for those oppressed Leaving her his last request Put silver wings on my son's chest Make him one of America's best He'll be a man they'll test one day Have him win the Green Beret. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Write a song about it and post it here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJrSyFpK3iQ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 World’s gone made Hey the world’s on fire Food’s too dear and your gas is higher Got to eat, and you’ve got to breathe Got no money, well, it’s time to leave Dow Jones crashes, the cats get rich See them laughing (?) It’s a game (big game) It’s just a game (a big game) Profit’s in hey, what’s going on? All this time, it’s the same old song If you’ve got dough, they’ll lend you more When you’re broke, you get shown the door They’ll take your home and they’ll take your car Make you live in your mom’s backyard The rich get rich, then get rich some more Pretty soon, they’ll be all at war It’s a game (big game) It’s just a game (a big game) So who’s to blame? It’s just a game Playin games with people’s lives Who struggle hard just to survive The world is goin’ up in flames (?) it’s just a game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AXE® Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Hey, what's the deal now, don't it feel like something's goin' on What's goin' down what's goin' around, and I'm gonna get some What's this I see, a familiar face, and it's coming my way I said I don't know who it is, it might be you and this just might be my day Action talks - now action talks and bullshit walks Action talks - you got something to say Action talks - start talking, or get to walking Action talks - or start making your move on me-yeah-yeah Sure looks nice, but what's goin price, forget the consequences Let's work it out instead of workin' out We'll work it over till we get it right What's this I need, not what's this I like, and can you sent it my way Till I realized all the innocent lies, it was gonna take my order to make Action talks - now action talks and bullshit walks Action talks - we got something to say Action talks - nobody talkin', ain't no one walkin' Action talks - no use in puttin' the blame on yesterday So here's the deal, it looks like it feels, they got it goin' on What's going down, what's going around, Why? Where? When and how come? So the queen forget to lose the president Don't hear a word they say (**** you!) They come together as one and maybe get the job done Instead of blaming yesterday Action talks - action talks and bullshit walks Action talks - you got something to say Action talks - no use in cryin', no use in whinin' Action talks - no use in puttin' the blame on yesterday Action talks - no blamin' yesterday, say what you mean Say what you mean Say what you mean, say what you mean Start talkin', start talkin', start talkin' Say what you mean, you got a lot to say, you got a lot to say Say what you mean, nobody's stoppin' you, nobody's stoppin' you So tell me, what the **** did you say? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 War By Homz October 4, 2007 I am war. I am pain. I bring sickness every day. Walking beside me; the vain, the insane, power hungry whores of by gone days. I am war. I can’t complain. Rivers of blood alive in my name. Walking beside me; the politician, the banker, the contractor keeping alive the eternal flame. I’ll never, never, never fade away. No I’ll never, never, never fade away. No fa-a-a-de away. No fa-a-a-de away. Speak about me if you must. Knowing I am a part of your lust. I quench the thirst of dirty old men. I start the fires when the news is thin. I make heroes and I make fools. I make a living off breaking the rules. I won’t let you down when it’s time to kill. Just so you know I will never, never, never get my fill. I’ll never, never, never fade away. No I’ll never, never, never fade away. No fa-a-a-de away. No fa-a-a-de away. I am war. I don’t change. I have gone by many names. If your in need of a pick me up. Feel free to look me up. I won’t be hard to find. I’ll never, never, never fade away. No I’ll never, never, never fade away. No fa-a-a-de away. No fa-a-a-de away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 The Rehab song. By Homz March 16, 2007 Well I tripped on the high road and fell off the path. I lied to my future and lied about my past. Pour another drink and I’ll meet you at the bottom of the glass. Never done much right, aside from being half assed. I wallow in a pool of self pity and shame. I ate lots of pills that don’t even have a name. Some days I wake up and don’t know who to blame. They say only the crazy think they are really sane. So pour another drink and pass me a white, wont you. Burn some weed and I’ll break a promise or two. Kick me in the head when I get out of line. Think maybe I hit the bottom, but then I’m never on time. I woke up in a ditch just the other day. Crashed my car a tree got in the way. So I lye in a pool of my own human waste. Have you got something for the pain, I would really like a taste. So pour another drink and pass me a red, wont you. Burn some weed and I’ll break a promise or two. Kick me in the head when I get out of line. Think maybe I hit the bottom, but then I’m never on time. I like to watch porn and drink cheep wine. Out of seven deadly sins I’m working on nine. I play my guitar until 3am. I take another swig and do it again. So pour another drink and pass me a blue, wont you. Burn some weed and I’ll break a promise or two. Kick me in the head when I get out of line. Think maybe I hit the bottom, but then I’m never on time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
milod Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 My favorite... warrior bard... I find it interesting that minstrel and the early term for samurai both mean, in effect, servants at the court... The minstrel boy to the war is gone, In the ranks of death you'll find him; His father's sword he hath girded on, And his wild harp slung behind him; "Land of Song!" cried the warrior bard, "Tho' all the world betrays thee, One sword, at least, thy right shall guard, One faithful harp shall praise thee!" The Minstrel fell! But the foeman's chain Could not bring that proud soul under; The harp he lov'd ne'er spoke again, For he tore its chords asunder; And said "No chains shall sully thee, Thou soul of love and brav'ry! Thy songs were made for the pure and free They shall never sound in slavery!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I always liked... War, Huh, Yeah What Is It Good for Absolutely Nothing Uh Huh ahah War, Huh, Yeah What Is It Good For Absolutely Nothing Say It Again Y'all War, Huh, Look Out What is it good for Absolutely Nothing Listen To Me Aaiiaaahh War! I despise 'Cause it Means Destruction Of Innocent Lives War Means Tears To Thousands Of Mothers Eyes When Their Sons Go To fight And Lose Their Lives War, Huh, Good God Y'all What Is It Good for Absolutely Nothing Get Say It Again War, Huh,WoahahwoahahLoah Lord What IS It Good For Absolutely Nothing Listen To Me War, In Ain't Nothin' But a Heart Break War, Friend only To The Undertaker Ooooh, war It's an enemy to all mankind The point of war blows my mind War has caused unrest Within the younger generation Induction then destruction Who wants to die Aaaaah, war-huh Good God y'all What is it good for Absolutely nothing Say it, say it, say it War, huh What is it good for Absolutely nothing Listen to me War, huh, yeah What is it good for Absolutely nothing Uh-huh War, huh, yeah What is it good for Absolutely nothing Say it again y'all War, huh, good God What is it good for Absolutely nothing Listen to me War, it ain't nothing but a heartbreaker War, it's got one friend That's the undertaker Ooooh, war, has shattered Many a young mans dreams Made him disabled, bitter and mean Life is much to short and precious To spend fighting wars these days War can't give life It can only take it away Ooooh, war, huh Good God y'all What is it good for Absolutely nothing Say it again War, whoa, Lord What is it good for Absolutely nothing Listen to me War, it ain't nothing but a heartbreaker War, friend only to the undertaker Peace, love and understanding Tell me, is there no place for them today They say we must fight to keep our freedom But Lord knows there's got to be a better way Ooooooh, war, huh Good God y'all What is it good for You tell me Say it, say it, say it, say it War, huh Good God y'all What is it good for Stand up and shout it Nothing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cookieman15061 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 everything and nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 As is proven here on a daily basis politics, religion, nationality, race, and etc. etc. have everything to do with music. The guitar the very symbol of rock and roll has a long history of bucking the established norms. What would music or the guitar by extension be without politics. It would nothing. So to simplify; the next time things get heated and you feel like starting "The lounge of moral conformist" please look at your old album collection and consider what that collection would add up to with out all those radical, political, crazy a$$ free spirits who don't think you can separate the music from the politics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 As is proven here on a daily basis politics' date=' religion, nationality, race, and etc. etc. have everything to do with music. The guitar the very symbol of rock and roll has a long history of bucking the established norms. What would music or the guitar by extension be without politics. It would nothing. So to simplify; the next time things get heated and you feel like starting "The lounge of moral conformist" please look at your old album collection and consider what that collection would add up to with out all those radical, political, crazy a$$ free spirits who don't think you can separate the music from the politics. [/quote'] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdDxz2bkfhE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Homz Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GdDxz2bkfhE I will be forced to quote you on that. It's nearly as embarrassing as that time I quoted you for touching yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrosion of conformity Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Four words - Rage Against The Machine. Hell yes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RichCI Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I will be forced to quote you on that. It's nearly as embarrassing as that time I quoted you for touching yourself. Not really. I have no shame. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JIDIMB Is Dead In My Basement Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 LOL RICH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corrosion of conformity Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 How about Boom! by System of a Down? I've been walking through your streets Where all your money is earned Where all your buildings crying And clueless neckties working Revolving fake-lawn houses Housing all your fears Desensitized by TV Overbearing advertising God of consumerism And all your crooked pictures looking good Mirrorism, filtering information for the public eye Designed for profiteering Your neighbor, what a guy. BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Every time you drop the bomb, you kill the god your child has born- BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Modern globalization Coupled with condemnations Unnecessary death Matador corporations Puppeting your frustrations with a blinded flag Manufacturing consent is the name of the game The bottom line is money Nobody gives a **** Four thousand hungry children leave us per hour from starvation While billions are spent on bombs Creating death showers BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Every time you drop the bomb, you kill the god your child has born- BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! BOOM! Boom-Boom-Boom-Boom-Boom-Boom-Boom! Why must we kill our own kind? Every time you drop the [bOOM!] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FirstMeasure Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 As is proven here on a daily basis politics' date=' religion, nationality, race, and etc. etc. have everything to do with music. The guitar the very symbol of rock and roll has a long history of bucking the established norms. What would music or the guitar by extension be without politics. It would nothing. So to simplify; the next time things get heated and you feel like starting "The lounge of moral conformist" please look at your old album collection and consider what that collection would add up to with out all those radical, political, crazy a$$ free spirits who don't think you can separate the music from the politics. [/quote']Political and Religious Flaming is less annoying than the Multiple Personalities that have sprouted over the last couple days. Poorly acted out characters with little substance and no background. I've played Dungeons and Dragons with better Character Actors (oops, I just admitted I played D&D). Anyway, I don't see why we can't argue politics, it's the Offense for The Sake of Offense I was all for being against. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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