From Sunday Bloody Sunday by John Lennon
Well it was Sunday bloody Sunday
When they shot the people there
The cries of thirteen martyrs
Filled the Free Derry air
Is there any one amongst you
Dare to blame it on the kids?
Not a soldier boy was bleeding
When they nailed the coffin lids!
Sunday bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday's the day!
You claim to be majority
Well you know that it's a lie
You're really a minority
On this sweet emerald isle
When Stormont bans our marches
They've got a lot to learn
Internment is no answer
It's those mothers' turn to burn!
Sunday bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday's the day!
Sunday bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday's the day!
You anglo pigs and scotties
Sent to colonize the North
You wave your bloody Union Jack
And you know what it's worth!
How dare you hold to ransom
A people proud and free
Keep Ireland for the Irish
Put the English back to sea!
Sunday bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday's the day!
Well, it's always bloody Sunday
In the concentration camps
Keep Falls Road free forever
From the bloody English hands
Repatriate to Britain
All of you who call it home
Leave Ireland to the Irish
Not for London or for Rome!
Sunday bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday's the day!
Sunday bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday's the day!
Sunday bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday's the day!
Sunday bloody Sunday
Bloody Sunday's the day!
Saturday, October 31, 2009
Tuesday, October 27, 2009
A confession
As the title suggests, I have a confession to make, I like the band Creed. I know, I know, critics hate them and they have been almost universally trashed, but I enjoy their sound and lyrics. One small point about Creed as a music group, THEY ARE NOT A CHRISTIAN BAND!!!!!!!!! Okay, people? Just because I sing about God and Religion does not make me Christian or my band a Christian group. Anyway, if you actually read some of their lyrics you will see that their lyrics can be really quite beautiful. For example this is the chorus and a verse from the song One.
One, oh one,
The only way is one
I feel angry I feel helpless
Want to change the world
I feel violent I feel alone
Don't try and change my mind
Society blind by color
Why hold down one to raise another
Discrimination now on both sides
Seeds of hate blossom further
The world is heading for mutiny
When all we want is unity
We may rise and fall, but in the end
We meet our fate together
T That is a really good lyric. Here is another from the song Higher.
Ive seen the wicked fruit of your vine
Destroy the man who lacks a strong mind
Human pride sings a vengeful song
Inspired by the times youve been walked on
My stage is shared by many millions
Who lift their hands up high because they feel this
We are one we are strong
The more you hold us down the more we press on
What if you did?
What if you lied?
What if I avenge?
What if eye for an eye?
I know I cant hold the hate inside my mind
cause what consumes your thoughts controls your life
So Ill just ask a question
What if?
What if your words could be judged like a crime?
That is not quite as good, but still quite profound.
Now their sound, okay I will admit that it is pretty generic, but it is catchy and their guitarist can play. Scott Stapp is a decent vocalist who does sound like Eddie Vedder only not quite as good.
I think I might like them more than others because I heard them before I found out they were supposed to be terrible. Maybe some of the critics should listen to their music with an open mind. I saw this review on CNN that didn't contain any information about the record itself. It didn't contain any real criticism it just said that Creed is a terrible band who's music will destroy your speakers because it is so bad. The review also said that no one likes Creed. I think that people like Creed but are too intimidated by the pompous reviews who think they know everything about music.
And that's the way it is.
One, oh one,
The only way is one
I feel angry I feel helpless
Want to change the world
I feel violent I feel alone
Don't try and change my mind
Society blind by color
Why hold down one to raise another
Discrimination now on both sides
Seeds of hate blossom further
The world is heading for mutiny
When all we want is unity
We may rise and fall, but in the end
We meet our fate together
T That is a really good lyric. Here is another from the song Higher.
Ive seen the wicked fruit of your vine
Destroy the man who lacks a strong mind
Human pride sings a vengeful song
Inspired by the times youve been walked on
My stage is shared by many millions
Who lift their hands up high because they feel this
We are one we are strong
The more you hold us down the more we press on
What if you did?
What if you lied?
What if I avenge?
What if eye for an eye?
I know I cant hold the hate inside my mind
cause what consumes your thoughts controls your life
So Ill just ask a question
What if?
What if your words could be judged like a crime?
That is not quite as good, but still quite profound.
Now their sound, okay I will admit that it is pretty generic, but it is catchy and their guitarist can play. Scott Stapp is a decent vocalist who does sound like Eddie Vedder only not quite as good.
I think I might like them more than others because I heard them before I found out they were supposed to be terrible. Maybe some of the critics should listen to their music with an open mind. I saw this review on CNN that didn't contain any information about the record itself. It didn't contain any real criticism it just said that Creed is a terrible band who's music will destroy your speakers because it is so bad. The review also said that no one likes Creed. I think that people like Creed but are too intimidated by the pompous reviews who think they know everything about music.
And that's the way it is.
One of the greatest protests ever
Watch this clip.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2QX9sMV5xI&annotation_id=annotation_362609&feature=iv
Is that not absolutely hilarious? When some people want to protest they go and shout down a meeting. When others want to protest they go and sing a parody of the song Tomorrow.
They were also quite good singers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q2QX9sMV5xI&annotation_id=annotation_362609&feature=iv
Is that not absolutely hilarious? When some people want to protest they go and shout down a meeting. When others want to protest they go and sing a parody of the song Tomorrow.
They were also quite good singers.
Monday, October 19, 2009
Anarchy in the U.S.
So I was thinking about how Olympia Snowe was being criticized for having to much power in the health care debate and people were saying that Max Baucus should not have tried to negotiate with Republicans, and I thought, you know, we are total hypocrites.
When the Republicans are in power we complain about how they don't let us have a voice, but if a Democrat does negotiate with them he or she becomes a traitor. Then once we're in power we complain that they are the party of "No", but if anyone dares to negotiate with them they become traitors.
We need to get our act together, and stop acting like Republicans. We need to negotiate and, God forbid, compromise. I have found that if you are nice to someone and listen to what they have to say they will have more respect for you, and respect is very important when you have to negotiate with people every day.
How much respect do you think Alan "Die Quickly" Grayson has right now? How much respect does Joe "You Lie" Wilson have? None, and how well can they do their jobs when they have become little more than national jokes?
I think that it is time to restore civility and reason on the hill (Hey I think I see a book title in that somewhere). Also, I think we need to realize that since the beginning of this nation we have had differing opinions, and just because they might be differing opinions does not make either of them anti-American. I think that it is very very egotistical to think that only your opinion is Pro-American.
And that's the way it is.
When the Republicans are in power we complain about how they don't let us have a voice, but if a Democrat does negotiate with them he or she becomes a traitor. Then once we're in power we complain that they are the party of "No", but if anyone dares to negotiate with them they become traitors.
We need to get our act together, and stop acting like Republicans. We need to negotiate and, God forbid, compromise. I have found that if you are nice to someone and listen to what they have to say they will have more respect for you, and respect is very important when you have to negotiate with people every day.
How much respect do you think Alan "Die Quickly" Grayson has right now? How much respect does Joe "You Lie" Wilson have? None, and how well can they do their jobs when they have become little more than national jokes?
I think that it is time to restore civility and reason on the hill (Hey I think I see a book title in that somewhere). Also, I think we need to realize that since the beginning of this nation we have had differing opinions, and just because they might be differing opinions does not make either of them anti-American. I think that it is very very egotistical to think that only your opinion is Pro-American.
And that's the way it is.
Sunday, October 18, 2009
Music Review, We Weren't Born to Follow by Bon Jovi
Yes, Yes, Yes!!! Finally, Jon Bon Jovi and his band are doing Slippery When Wet again, but without the cheesy synth. The lyrics send a message and the music matches it perfectly. This is one of the best Bon Jovi songs I've ever heard. After their strange foray into country music, it's nice to see Jon rocking out again.
Rock Scale: 4/5 Lyrics: 4.5 /5 Music Video: 5/5 Artist Scale: 4.7/5
Rock Scale: 4/5 Lyrics: 4.5 /5 Music Video: 5/5 Artist Scale: 4.7/5
Monday, October 12, 2009
Classic Article: California upholds Prop. 8
I wrote this in May, which was the first month that this blog was up. I think it's still relevant now.
NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here was I thinking that California was more liberal and open than Iowa, here was I thinking that to be on a state supreme court you had to actually read the constitution, here was thinking that justice could beat injustice. Well I guess I was wrong.
Last week on May 28, the California State Supreme Court ruled that Proposition 8 was fine and legal. I feel the need to point out a few pieces of American History, so bare with me.
First, the 14th amendment states "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." Like the "Liberty" to get married for example?
Second, the Declaration of Independence famously states " We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness." So all men are "created equal" but, to paraphrase the great George Orwell, some are more equal than others? I think that everyone agrees that is absolutely ridicules.
Third and finally, in LOVING v. VIRGINIA the Supreme Court struck down laws against Bi-Racial marriage, going so far as to say "We are dealing here with legislation which involves one of the basic civil rights of man. Marriage and procreation are fundamental to the very existence and survival of the race. The power to sterilize, if exercised, may have subtle, farreaching and devastating effects. In evil or reckless hands it can cause races or types which are inimical to the dominant group to wither and disappear. There is no redemption for the individual whom the law touches. Any experiment which the State conducts is to his irreparable injury. He is forever deprived of a basic liberty." reading this one is left to wonder how nobody else has ever noticed that the Supreme court has ruled that marriage is a "basic civil right".
In my personal opinion it doesn't matter what you think of Gay Marriage, the constitution protects it. I know it may be hard to accept it, but I'm afraid we must, because if we have the power to take away gay rights, then they have the power to take away our rights, and we cannot afford set such a dangerous precedent.
NO NO NO NO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Here was I thinking that California was more liberal and open than Iowa, here was I thinking that to be on a state supreme court you had to actually read the constitution, here was thinking that justice could beat injustice. Well I guess I was wrong.
Last week on May 28, the California State Supreme Court ruled that Proposition 8 was fine and legal. I feel the need to point out a few pieces of American History, so bare with me.
First, the 14th amendment states "All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the State wherein they reside. No State shall make or enforce any law which shall abridge the privileges or immunities of citizens of the United States; nor shall any State deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." Like the "Liberty" to get married for example?
Second, the Declaration of Independence famously states " We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. — That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, — That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness." So all men are "created equal" but, to paraphrase the great George Orwell, some are more equal than others? I think that everyone agrees that is absolutely ridicules.
Third and finally, in LOVING v. VIRGINIA the Supreme Court struck down laws against Bi-Racial marriage, going so far as to say "We are dealing here with legislation which involves one of the basic civil rights of man. Marriage and procreation are fundamental to the very existence and survival of the race. The power to sterilize, if exercised, may have subtle, farreaching and devastating effects. In evil or reckless hands it can cause races or types which are inimical to the dominant group to wither and disappear. There is no redemption for the individual whom the law touches. Any experiment which the State conducts is to his irreparable injury. He is forever deprived of a basic liberty." reading this one is left to wonder how nobody else has ever noticed that the Supreme court has ruled that marriage is a "basic civil right".
In my personal opinion it doesn't matter what you think of Gay Marriage, the constitution protects it. I know it may be hard to accept it, but I'm afraid we must, because if we have the power to take away gay rights, then they have the power to take away our rights, and we cannot afford set such a dangerous precedent.
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