White People for Peace
Against Me!
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East and West could not agree So their generals gave call, gathered troops at the border With guns at ready, drawn and aimed Each side was praying to a God to bless them with strength and courage It was in His name artillery lit the sky on fire The people sang protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun Protest songs in response to military aggression Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun But the battle raged on Sirens filled the air, and the ground shook with war Civilian casualties had been a cost that was predetermined When interviewed for report, victims pleaded in frustration Their claim: that this was a war without reason And bureaucrats engaged in debate to try and reach a resolution The people sang protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun Protest songs in response to military aggression Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun Protest songs in response to military aggression Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun But the battle raged on While the broadcast, like their prayers, went unanswered and ignored God, like the rest of the world, just watched in silence There was purpose to be served, there were fortunes to be earned Before a peace could be called to stop the fighting, they sang... Protest songs in response to military aggression Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun Protest songs in response to military aggression Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun Protest songs in response to military aggression Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun Protest songs in response to military aggression Protest songs to try and stop the soldier's gun But the battle raged on
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12 facts about this song
Album Release"White People for Peace" appears on Against Me!'s fourth studio album, "New Wave," released in 2007.
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Song ThemeThis song is a critique of war and is generally perceived as an anti-war anthem. One of the key messages of the song is the idea of war as a perpetual cycle, fueled by the media.
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LyricsThe lyrics of the song, "Protest songs in response to military aggression" suggest a call to action against warfare. It has a powerful refrain that compares war to profit.
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Single Release"White People for Peace" was the second single released from the "New Wave" album. Prior to the release of the album, this was one of the earliest available songs.
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Chart PerformanceThe song reached 33 on the US Modern Rock chart, marking one of the band's highest charting singles.
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Music VideoThe music video for "White People for Peace" was directed by Matthew Barry and Marc Klasfeld and features the band playing in a war-torn area.
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GenreThis song fits into the Punk Rock genre, often associated with anti-establishment and rebellious ideologies.
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Award NominationThe music video received a nomination for the 2007 MTV2 Woodie award.
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Lead Singer's PerspectiveIn an interview, Laura Jane Grace, the band's lead singer, stated that she wrote the song in response to the 2003 Iraq war and the media's coverage of it.
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Public ReceptionThe song was generally well-received by fans and critics alike for its social commentary and intense sound.
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Pop Culture Reference"White People for Peace" was featured in the soundtrack of popular video game, Rock Band 2.
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Album Producer"New Wave," the album bearing "White People for Peace," was produced by legendary music producer, Butch Vig, also known for his work with Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins.
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