Story Behind The Song
This was written in response to the war in Iraq 2003.
Song Description
Detailed descriptions of the war machine, anti war messages, brutality of war. Includes a sample of President Bush: "I can assure the american people that we are making good progress. I can also assure them that this is just the beginning".
| Song Length |
3:34 |
Genre |
Rock - Alternative, Pop - Rock |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Enraged, Aggressive |
Subject |
War, Violence |
| Similar Artists |
The Clash, Aerosmith |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
Cog
cog in the machine
loaded magazine
navy boys away kicking busting ass-assination
face the stars and stripes
swallow hype and lies
jump out of the plane, pawn of USA corporation
---
now it?s up to you
till your black and blue
soldier soldier on. Did you think that this would be more fun?
meanwhile back in Middlefield the snow melts away
Mr Smith is in the yard waiting for May
What will he do with his day?
julie from the store
skipping through the door
painting brought from school reads ?America is number one?
i wonder what that means
to second grade and teens
cogs in the machine someday they will hold a loaded gun
meanwhile deep below the deck with bombs in the hull
Private Smith is in his bunk with pictures of May
What will she do with her day?