We need a GD music thread now more than ever!

[NightWatcher]

Post a song that gives you hope or one that focuses your anger into action. Or just post a FU to trump or a primal scream to the heavens.

Post a song. Tell us why you picked it and let's try to make something of this shit time that we are in.

There must be lights burning brighter somewhere
Got to be birds flying higher in a sky more blue
If I can dream of a better land
Where all my brothers walk hand in hand
Tell me why, oh why, oh why can’t my dream come true…

It was Elvis’ reaction to the news of Kennedy’s assassination that lead to the creation of the song “If I Can Dream,” a tribute song to King, featuring direct quotes from the Civil Rights leader. In the spring of ’68, Elvis was working on his upcoming TV special, “Elvis.” After seeing the news about Kennedy’s death on TV, Elvis spent an entire night with the show’s director, Steve Binder, and his friends, talking about the assassinations and Elvis’ wishes for the world. The conversation was heartfelt and honest, and Binder believed Elvis had an important message for the country.

https://www.graceland.com/blog/elvis-presleys-if-i-can-dream/

[stonecutter357]

1. Qwerty !

One shot heard around the world
Gonna bring it to a head
Gonna show the world what it was
Once said
Whatever the cost
We will never surrender
Leave abandoned the loss
When the rich wage war
And the patriotic whores
Dig their own grave
For their own sake
Another casualty
Another travesty
Another motherfucking German shepherd
Growling with his teeth steppin
Bitch slappin smack rappin
Kick you in the bass drum BOOM Boom
Alpha to Zulu
I'm here to say FUCK YOU
I had a bad day
With her angel wings

I had a bad day
With her angel wings
I had a bad day
With her angel wings
I had a bad day
With her angel wings

Fall in line glorify
Patriotic parasite
Punishment don't fit the crime of
Being bred to lead to slaughter

One shot heard around the world
Gonna bring it to a head
Gonna show the world that it was
Once said
Whatever the cost
We will never surrender
Leave abandoned the loss
When the rich wage war
And the patriotic whores
Dig their own grave
For their own sake
Another casualty
Another travesty
Another motherfucking German shepherd
Growling with his teeth steppin
Bitch slappin smack rappin
Kick you in the bass drum BOOM Boom
Alpha to Zulu
I'm here to say FUCK YOU
I had a bad day

Fall in line glorify
Patriotic parasite
Punishment don't fit the crime of
Being bred to lead to slaughter

One shot heard around the world
Gonna bring it to a head
Gonna show the world what it was
Once said
Whatever the cost
We will never surrender
Leave abandoned the loss
When the rich wage war
And the patriotic whores
Dig their own grave
For their own sake
Another casualty
Another travesty
Another motherfucking German shepherd
Growling with his teeth steppin
Bitch slappin smack rappin
Kick you in the bass drum BOOM Boom
Alpha to Zulu
I'm here to say FUCK YOU
I had a bad day
With her angel wings
I had a bad day
With her angel wings
I had a bad day
With her angel wings
I had a bad day
With her angel wings

[NightWatcher]

4. Heavy, but with feeling I get it.

Nice. Thanks.

[teach1st]

2. Steppenwolf: Monster-Suicide-America

Once the religious, the hunted and weary
Chasing the promise of freedom and hope
Came to this country to build a new vision
Far from the reaches of kingdom and pope
Like good Christians, some would burn the witches
Later some got slaves to gather riches.

But still from near and far to seek America
They came by thousands to court the wild
And she just patiently smiled and bore a child
To be their spirit and guiding light.

And once the ties with the crown had been broken
Westward in saddle and wagon it went
And 'til the railroad linked ocean to ocean
Many the lives which had come to an end
While we bullied, stole and bought our a homeland
We began the slaughter of the red man.

But still from near and far to seek America
They came by thousands to court the wild
And she just patiently smiled and bore a child
To be their spirit and guiding light.

The blue and grey they stomped it
They kicked it just like a dog
And when the war over
They stuffed it just like a hog.

And though the past has it's share of injustice
Kind was the spirit in many a way
But it's protectors and friends have been sleeping
Now it's a monster and will not obey
The spirit was freedom and justice
And it's keepers seem generous and kind
It's leaders were supposed to serve the country
But now they won't pay it no mind
'Cause the people grew fat and got lazy
And now their vote is a meaningless joke
They babble about law and order
But it's all just an echo of what they've been told
Yeah, there's a monster on the loose
It's got our heads into a noose
And it just sits there watchin'.

Our cities have turned into jungles
And corruption is stranglin' the land
The police force is watching the people
And the people just can't understand
We don't know how to mind our own business
'Cause the whole worlds got to be just like us
Now we are fighting a war over there
No matter who's the winner
We can't pay the cost
'Cause there's a monster on the loose
It's got our heads into a noose
And it just sits there watching.

America where are you now?
Don't you care about your sons and daughters?
Don't you know we need you now
We can't fight alone against the monster.

[NightWatcher]

5. Good good. I had not heard that one before. Thanks.

[H2O Man]

21. Classic!

I still have the album, though I've since bought it on CD as well.

[lunasun]

51. Excellent choice

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

3. U2 One

[NightWatcher]

7. Classic! Get the feels going. We've seen darker days, but together we got this.

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

8. Right on.

We will overcome this stuff. 4 months. FOUR MONTHS.

[spicysista]

6. This is a great idea!

I'm picking a song that's about self love. In order to prepare for the coming battles, we need to all remember to nurture ourselves. Mind, body, and soul must be tended with as much vigor and dedication as our efforts to protest and fight for our values. Hugs and love to my DU family!

Sa Roc - Forever

[NightWatcher]

9. "They gonna try to change your heart, don't let em" That's what I'm talking about

[spicysista]

16. Yay! I'm glad you dig.

There are some great classics on the thread. This was great timing for the perfect idea, NightWatcher. Really needed this pick me up.

[Sugar Smack]

10. Tom Petty-- I Won't Back Down

Thank you for this thread, Nightwatcher!

This song gives me chills every time I hear it. I miss the man so much. It's amazing when a crowd sings it.

Well, I won't back down
No, I won't back down
You can stand me up at the gates of hell
But I won't back down

No, I'll stand my ground
Won't be turned around
And I'll keep this world from draggin' me down
Gonna stand my ground
And I won't back down

(I won't back down) Hey, baby
There ain't no easy way out
(I won't back down) Hey, I
Will stand my ground
And I won't back down

Well, I know what's right
I got just one life
In a world that keeps on pushin' me around
But I'll stand my ground
And I won't back down

(I won't back down) Hey, baby
There ain't no easy way out
(I won't back down) Hey, I
Will stand my ground
(I won't back down) And I won't back down

(I won't back down) Hey, baby
There ain't no easy way out
(I won't back down) Hey, I
Won't back down

(I won't back down) Hey, baby
There ain't no easy way out
(I won't back down) Hey, I
Will stand my ground
(I won't back down) And I won't back down
(I won't back down) No, I won't back down

[demtenjeep]

11. Nature's Way by Spirit

It's nature's way of telling you something's wrong
It's nature's way of telling you in a song

It's nature's way of receiving you
It's nature's way of retrieving you
It's nature's way of telling you
Something's wrong

It's nature's way of telling you, soon we'll freeze
It's nature's way of telling you, dying trees

It's nature's way of receiving you
It's nature's way of retrieving you
It's nature's way of telling you
Something's wrong
It's nature's way, it's nature's way
It's nature's way, it's nature's way

It's nature's way of telling you
It's nature's way of telling you
Something's wrong

[lunasun]

52. Spirit thanks

[Yonnie3]

12. I searched and found this last night. Some how it helped.

Long ago campaign song.

Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again,
Altogether shout it now
There's no one who can doubt it now
So let's tell the world about it now
Happy days are here again,
Your cares and troubles are gone
They're be no more from now on
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again,

So long sad time, so long bad time
We are rid of you at last
Howdy gay times, cloudy gray times
You are now a thing of the past
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again,

Altogether shout it now
There's no one who can doubt it now
So let's tell the world about it now
Happy days are here again,
Your cares and troubles are gone
They're be no more from now on
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again,
Happy days are here again,
The skies above are clear again
Let us sing a song of cheer again
Happy days are here again

[nolabear]

28. Yes. And then there's this version that literally makes me weep.

[stonecutter357]

13. A real pick me up for me .

A cover of Pull Me Under by Dream Theater / O'Keefe Music Foundation . over 100 rhythm changes .

[EarthFirst]

14. "One way or another; this darkness got to give..."

[NightWatcher]

18. So many Dead tunes are apropos here. Thanks

[The Figment]

34. Let me add another...

[deminks]

15. I retreated completely into my childhood this morning.

Jesus Loves the Little Children
VeggieTales

Jesus loves the little children
All the children of the world
Red and yellow, black and white
They are precious in His sight
Jesus loves the little children of the world
Jesus cares for all the children
All the children of the world
Red and yellow, black and white
They are precious in His sight
Jesus cares for the children of the world
Jesus came to save the children
All the children of the world
Red and yellow, black and white
They're all precious in His sight
Jesus came to save the children of the world.

Now this is a song that we sang in Sunday School in the 50's. What happened to us? Sorry, I will try to find something more contemporary

[stonecutter357]

23. Jesus Built My Hotrod !

[demtenjeep]

17. one for reasoning-hope The PoliceOne World not three

One world is enough
For all of us
One world is enough
For all of us

It's a subject we rarely mention
But when we do we have this little invention
By pretending they're a different world from me
I show my responsibility

One world is enough
For all of us
One world is enough
For all of us

The third world breathes our air tomorrow
We live on the time we borrow
In our world there's no time for sorrow
In their world there is no tomorrow

One world is enough
For all of us
One world is enough
For all of us

Lines are drawn upon the world
Before we get our flags unfurled
Whichever one we pick
It's just a self deluding trick

One world is enough
For all of us
One world is enough
For all of us






I don't want to bring a sour note
Remember this before you vote
We can all sink or we all float
'Cause we're all in the same big boat

One world is enough
For all of us
One world is enough
For all of us

One world is enough
For all of us
One world is enough
For all of us

One world is enough
For all of us

It may seem a million miles away
But it gets a little closer everyday
It may seem a million miles away
But it gets a little closer everyday
It may seem a million miles away
But it gets a little closer everyday

One world
One world
One world
One world

One world
One world
One world

One world
One world
One world
One world
One world
One world

One world
One world
One world
One world

One world
One world
One world
One world

[EarthFirst]

19. "A peaceful place; or so it looks from space..."

&start_radio=1&list=RDS9tlJdHA5Os

[nolabear]

22. God I love that song.

Ashes, ashes, all fall down.

[nolabear]

20. This one. This version. Because he's as weary yet holding on as I feel.

[Yonnie3]

24. This must be the place - Talking Heads

I worked with a band for weddings and I would be dragging butt around the third hour, thinking I had to wrap all the cables and pack up all the gear and then drive three or four hours home. This song would get played and I'd re-energize.

Home is where I want to be
Pick me up and turn me around
I feel numb, born with a weak heart
I guess I must be having fun
The less we say about it the better
Make it up as we go along
Feet on the ground, head in the sky
It's okay, I know nothing's wrong, nothing
Oh! I got plenty of time
Oh! You got light in your eyes
And you're standing here beside me
I love the passing of time
Never for money, always for love
Cover up and say goodnight, say goodnight
Home, is where I want to be
But I guess I'm already there
I come home, she lifted up her wings
I guess that this must be the place
I can't tell one from the other
I find you, or you find me?
There was a time before we were born
If someone asks, this is where I'll be, where I'll be oh!

...

[H2O Man]

25. "Revolution"

by the Beatles.

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

39. Oh? I Do want a revolution.

[ProudLib72]

26. Another Toxic Narcotic tune

TOXIC NARCOTIC LYRICS
"We're Not Happy 'Till You're Not Happy"

All day every day see it on the news you say
“It’s so fuckin’ far away it doesn’t affect me”
Everything you won’t say I’ll be different anyway
I don’t fucking give a shit today it’s gonna fuckin get you

[Chorus:]
Too many times we’ve heard it before certainly nothing new
How many crimes can you ignore ‘till something happens to you
Run out of excuses so take the abuse, finally sick of you
That’s our duty that’s why we live finally getting through
We’re not happy ‘till you’re not happy
We’re not happy ‘till you’re not happy
We’re not happy ‘till you’re not happy
We’re not happy ‘till you’re fuckin’ pissed

All day every day see it on the news you say
“It’s so fuckin’ far away it doesn’t affect me”
That’s right you were wrong this is why we wrote this song
You may not be way to far it’s gonna fuckin’ get you

[Chorus:]
Too many times we’ve heard it before certainly nothing new
How many crimes can you ignore ‘till something happens to you
Run out of excuses so take the abuse, finally sick of you
That’s our duty that’s why we live finally getting through
We’re not happy ‘till you’re not happy
We’re not happy ‘till you’re not happy
We’re not happy ‘till you’re not happy
We’re not happy ‘till you’re fucking pissed

All day you go laughing on, all this suffer is around you
What do you expect from a world that has sentenced you to die
Want you to comprehend the repercussions that will lead us to an end
We’ll die no question why we burned all we needed to survive
What did you expect from the dues that we taught them to neglect?
Want you to comprehend the repercussions that will lead us to an end
There is no excuse we’re all guilty for the methods that we used
What did you expect?

[deminks]

27. I ain't no fortunate one.

Some folks are born made to wave the flag
Ooh, they're red, white and blue
And when the band plays "Hail to the chief"
Ooh, they point the cannon at you, Lord
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no senator's son, son
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no
Some folks are born silver spoon in hand
Lord, don't they help themselves, oh
But when the taxman comes to the door
Lord, the house looks like a rummage sale, yes
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no millionaire's son, no
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no
Some folks inherit star spangled eyes
Ooh, they send you down to war, Lord
And when you ask them, "How much should we give?"
Ooh, they only answer "More! More! More!" yoh
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no military son, son
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, one
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate one, no no no
It ain't me, it ain't me, I ain't no fortunate son, no no no

[Docreed2003]

29. Interestingly, "If I can Dream" was recorded 50yrs ago this week

[NightWatcher]

31. It's the most emotion I've ever heard Elvis sing.

Interesting story there.

[kydo]

49. My thoughts exactly!

I loved Elvis so of course I love many many many most of his songs. But that is my favorite song from the first time I heard it to this day. Thank you for the thread. We needed some tunes. The news has been depressing at times.

[NCTraveler]

30. Rage Against The Machine: Killing In The Name Of

https://m.

"Killing In The Name"

Killing in the name of
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Huh!

Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of

And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
But now you do what they told ya
Well now you do what they told ya

Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites

Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Uggh!

Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of

And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya!

Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Come on!

Yeah! Come on!

Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Motherfucker!
Uggh!

[NightWatcher]

33. Have seen RATM several times and this song is so great.

Now Testify!

[Beantighe]

32. STING's They Dance Alone (Mercedes Sosa and Holly Near)

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Why are these women here dancing on their own?
Why is there this sadness in their eyes?
Why are the soldiers here
Their faces fixed like stone?
I can't see what it is that they despise
They're dancing with the missing
They're dancing with the dead
They dance with the invisible ones
Their anguish is unsaid
They're dancing with their fathers
They're dancing with their sons
They're dancing with their husbands
They dance alone, they dance alone

It's the only form of protest they're allowed
I've seen their silent faces they scream so loud
If they were to speak these words they'd go missing too
Another woman on the torture table what else can they do
They're dancing with the missing
They're dancing with the dead
They dance with the invisible ones
Their anguish is unsaid
They're dancing with their fathers
They're dancing with their sons
They're dancing with their husbands
They dance alone, they dance alone

One day we'll dance on their graves
One day we'll sing our freedom
One day we'll laugh in our joy
And we'll dance
One day we'll dance on their graves
One day we'll sing our freedom
One day we'll laugh in our joy
And we'll dance



Ellas danzan con los desaparecidos
danzan con los muertos
danzan con amores invisibles
con silenciosa angustia
Danzan con sus padres
con sus hijos
con sus esposos
Ellas danzan solas
Danzan solas

Hey Mr. Pinochet
You've sown a bitter crop
It's foreign money that supports you
One day the money's going to stop
No wages for your torturers
No budget for your guns
Can you think of your own mother
Dancin' with her invisible son
They're dancing with the missing
They're dancing with the dead
They dance with the invisible ones
Their anguish is unsaid
They're dancing with their fathers
They're dancing with their sons
They're dancing with their husbands
They dance alone, they dance alone

[lpbk2713]

35. Neil Diamond --- America

Far
We've been traveling far
Without a home
But not without a star
Free
Only want to be free
We huddle close
Hang on to a dream
On the boats and on the planes
They're coming to America
Never looking back again
They're coming to America
Home, don't it seem so far away
Oh, we're traveling light today
In the eye of the storm
In the eye of the storm
Home, to a new and a shiny place
Make our bed, and we'll say our grace
Freedom's light burning warm
Freedom's light burning warm
Everywhere around the world
They're coming to America
Every time that flag's unfurled
They're coming to America
Got a dream to take them there
They're coming to America



That's what I'm talking about.

[EarthFirst]

36. "I'm Lost in the Ozone again..."

[Grassy Knoll]

37. Rolling Stones - Far Away Eyes...

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

38. The girl......with the FARRRrrrrr away eyes.

Man, I haven't heard that song in 25 years.

[TheBlackAdder]

40. Dedicated to our Fascist Putin Lover: Todd Rundgren's - Emperor Of The Highway

.

I am the Emperor of the Highway
I wield the Universal Will
One might chance to overlook on my Divineness
Unless I'm sitting in the Imperial Poupe de Ville

I am the Emperor of the Highway
Strapped with foolish mortals such as these
I need never indicate my intentions
I can stop and go and turn just as I please

For I am the Emperor of the Highway
Hold!
Methinks that thou hast driven too far
I am the Royal Prince of Foreign Sports Cars

Better that I should drive a wheelchair or jog
Than to be blown off by a Regal Road Hog
I am the Emperor of the Highway
(Where did you ever get that gas sucking pig of a car?)
This time my friend, you are outclassed
(Any real man would drive a stick shift)
For my uncle is the Duke of the State Police
(Cut me off again and I will punch your lights out)
And he will place his Royal Boot upon your Ass
(This is my exit, we shall meet another day)

Don't forget who's Emperor of the Highway
For I am the Emperor of the Highway!

.

[Crutchez_CuiBono]

41. Just a song that makes me forget the stooge.

[TheBlackAdder]

42. To DU: Todd w/ Utopia - Love is the Answer & Just One Victory!

.

Todd & Utopia were the originators of "Love is the Answer."

Todd's "Just One Victory!" is the closer for his personal and Utopia's concerts.

Just One Victory!

We've been waiting so long,
We've been waiting for the sun to rise and shine
Shining still to give us the will
Can you hear me, the sound of my voice?
I am here to tell you I have made my choice
I've been listening to what's been going down
There's just too much talk and gossip going 'round

You may think that I'm a fool, but I know the answer
Words become a tool, anyone can use them
Take the golden rule, as the best example
Eyes that have seen will know what I mean
The time has come to take the bull by the horns
We've been so downhearted, we've been so forlorn
We get weak and we want to give in
But we still need each other if we want to win
Hold that line, baby hold that line

Get up boys and hit 'em one more time
We may be losing now but we can't stop trying
So hold that line, baby hold that line
If you don't know what to do about a world of trouble
You can pull it through if you need to and if
You believe it's true, it will surely happen
Shining still, to give us the will
Bright as the day, to show us the way
Somehow, someday

We need just one victory and we're on our way
Prayin' for it all day and fightin' for it all night
Give us just one victory, it will be all right
We may feel about to fall but we go down fighting
You will hear the call if you only listen
Underneath it all we are here together shining still

.

[Elwood P Dowd]

43. Thanks for this NightWatcher. Brings back memories of when I was a 21 year old college kid.

I remember setting at a bar with some friends in 1968 and watching that Elvis special. You could tell he was emotionally moved by all the tragedy taking place that year, especially the assignations of Dr King and Robert Kennedy. It was a horrible time in our history. One of the worst years imaginable.

From your link above about recording the song for the upcoming TV special...


Once the song was finished, Binder took the song to Elvis and played it for him.

“Let me hear it again,” said Elvis, and the song was played again and again. “Okay,” Elvis said, “I’ll do it.”

On June 23, 1968, Elvis recorded “If I Can Dream” in several impassioned takes, even though it is said that the first take Elvis gave was perfect. The king gave such a powerful performance that some band members were taken aback, so blown away by Elvis’ performance that they had to do several retakes.

It was after the band and backup singers were sent home that Elvis gave an even more astonishing performance as he re-recorded the vocals. Elvis had the lights turned off and gave himself over to the music. Over the next few takes, he fell to his knees on the concrete floor, giving himself completely to the song. After those takes, Elvis went to the control room and had his chosen take played repeatedly before he gave it his blessing. Elvis was so moved by the song and his experience with it that he told Binder,”I’ll never sing another song I don’t believe in. I’m never going to make another movie I don’t believe in.”

[OriginalGeek]

44. Short and sweet

Napalm Death's cover of the fabulous Dead Kennedys song - Nazi Punks Fuck Off.

[Raastan]

54. Thanks for some 'fresh fruit' for this 'rotting vegetable'...

[OriginalGeek]

58. My pleasure!

I love them both.

[Grassy Knoll]

45. Hey Hey...

[Coventina]

46. I'm in a bad place. This is where I am:

[GReedDiamond]

47. Benedict Arnold & The Traitors presents "We Didn't Put Out The Fire"

[ornotna]

48. Crazy times require a crazy song

[Different Drummer]

50. Three Days Grace-World So Cold

[pangaia]

53. Shostakovich 7

[Raastan]

55. What's so funny about peace, love, and understanding - Elvis Costello

I can't figure out how to post links with my kindle fire.... Sorry!

But this song has been on my mind recently.

[IcyPeas]

56. Bob Marley - Get Up Stand Up: Stand Up for Your Rights!

Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: don't give up the fight!

Preacherman, don't tell me,
Heaven is under the earth.
I know you don't know
What life is really worth.
It's not all that glitters is gold;
'Alf the story has never been told:
So now you see the light, eh!
Stand up for your rights. Come on!

Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: don't give up the fight!
Get up, stand up: stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up: don't give up the fight!

Most people think,
Great God will come from the skies,
Take away everything
And make everybody feel high.
But if you know what life is worth,
You will look for yours on earth:
And now you see the light,
You stand up for your rights. Jah!

Get up, stand up! (Jah, Jah!)
Stand up for your rights! (Oh-hoo!)
Get up, stand up! (Get up, stand up!)
Don't give up the fight! (Life is your right!)
Get up, stand up! (So we can't give up the fight!)
Stand up for your rights! (Lord, Lord!)
Get up, stand up! (Keep on struggling on!)
Don't give up the fight! (Yeah!)

We sick an' tired of-a your ism-skism game -
Dyin' 'n' goin' to heaven in-a Jesus' name, Lord.
We know when we understand:
Almighty God is a living man.
You can fool some people sometimes,
But you can't fool all the people all the time.
So now we see the light (What you gonna do?),
We gonna stand up for our rights! (Yeah, yeah, yeah!)

So you better:
Get up, stand up! (In the morning! Git it up!)
Stand up for your rights! (Stand up for our rights!)
Get up, stand up!
Don't give up the fight! (Don't give it up, don't give it up!)
Get up, stand up! (Get up, stand up!)
Stand up for your rights! (Get up, stand up!)
Get up, stand up! ( ... )
Don't give up the fight! (Get up, stand up!)
Get up, stand up! ( ... )
Stand up for your rights!
Get up, stand up!
Don't give up the fight!

[Hekate]

57. KnR for healing music to carry us through