Controversal/Protest Tunes...

[newb]

I grew up in the 60's and 70's....we didn't have "Protest Songs";)

everyone knows this one


Oh no-there's got to be a better way
Say it again
There's got to be a better way-yeah
What is it good for?
*War has caused unrest
Among the younger generation
Induction then destruction
Who wants to die?
War-huh
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Say it again
War-huh
What is it good for?
Absolutely nothing
Yeah
War-I despise
'Cos it means destruction
Of innocent lives
War means tears
To thousands of mothers how
When their sons go off to fight
And lose their lives
I said
War-huh
It's an enemy of all mankind
No point of war
'Cos you're a man
*(Repeat)
Give it to me one time-now
Give it to me one time-now
War has shattered
Many young men's dreams
We've got no place for it today
They say we must fight to keep our freedom
But Lord, there's just got to be a better way
It ain't nothing but a heartbreaker
War
Friend only to the undertaker
War
War
War-Good God, now
Now
Give it to me one time now
Now now
What is it good for?

[The Mothman]

Originally Posted by Elvis_Christ

I've always dug tunes that come out as a reaction to fucked up things in society.
Music has a power to get people to sit up and take notice...

Body Count - Cop Killer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=otuapLEde6I

This song caused quite a stir when it came out.

What are some of your favorites?

haha. read the "ghetto" comments on that video.

[The Mothman]

Originally Posted by Ferox13

Crass' Reality Asylum

I know crass had a male singer, Penny, but some of the songs (this one, systematic death) have a different singer, is it a female, who is she?

anyways, here's the ultimate protest song IMO. not to mention one of the greatest rock n roll songs ever written.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-eWEf...eature=related