This song was originally written in protest of the Viet Nam War, but so accurately applies to America's drug war, that there simply cannot be a more appropriate theme song. When people say "think about the children," start asking them why the kids are being taught that being searched at gunpoint for plant material is reasonable or necessary. Do we really want to leave the legacy of a police state as our bequest to our children? It isn't just America that needs you, it's humanity itself. |
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
But still from near and far to seek America
And once the ties with the crown had been broken
While we bullied, stole and bought our homeland
But still from near and far to seek America
The Blue and Grey they stomped it
And though the past has its share of injustice
The spirit was freedom and justice
The cities have turned into jungles
'Cause there's a monster on the loose
America, where are you now
America, where are you now
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-- Steppenwolf, "Monster", 1969 words and music by John Kay/Jerry Edmonton |
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