Story Behind The Song
Written in response to the war in Iraq 2003.
Song Description
The verses ask the listener about life in general: "Where are you going/Why are you here". It is philisophical in nature, self questioning. People look for answers in "business, sex and zen". Sarcasticaly, the chorus offers: "You should be happy don't
| Song Length |
4:27 |
Genre |
Rock - General, Folk - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium Slow (91 - 110) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Peaceful, Infuriated |
Subject |
Existence, Country, Nation |
| Similar Artists |
Beck, The Rolling Stones |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
buddhapizzajezus
what are you doing?
why are you here?
what makes the difference?
how far is near?
who is your baby?
what is this love?
how much is plenty?
is this not enough?
who asks all these questions again and again?
gets lost in the answers, business, sex and zen
buddha, pizza, Jesus, Bono and the Boss
Buy yourself a feeling just before it?s lost
?you should be happy, don?t complain, it?s not so bad
this is america, my friend, you should be glad?
back to the basics
to things that are so.
like people are human
and children they grow
the past meets the future
all of the time
the mornings keep coming, and coming
and here in your mind
you?re asking all these questions again and again
the more you?re onto something the less you understand
how is war on terror any way to peace?
where to are you marching, tell me pretty please?
you should be happy, don?t complain, it?s not so bad
this is america, my friend, you should be glad
who asks all these questions again and again?
get lost in the answers, business, sex and zen
buddha, pizza, Jesus, Bono and the boss
Buy yourself a feeling just before it?s lost
you should be happy, don?t complain, it?s not so bad
this is america, my friend, you should be glad