White People For Peace

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About White People For Peace

"White People for Peace: is a 7" single by punk band Against Me! released in 2007, containing two new songs: the title track, and "Full Sesh". In the United States, it was pressed on both black and red vinyl, with a reported 4,500 and 500 copies pressed respectively. There was also a UK pressing of the record that was pressed onto white vinyl, limited to 1,000. The record is available at live shows, on iTunes, or on the band's Myspace page through SNOCAP. "White People For Peace" also appears on Against Me!'s 2007 full-length, New Wave. In September 2007, a 12" version of the single was available. It features the album version on the A-side and a remix by Butch Vig on the B-side. This song was #65 on Rolling Stone's list of the 100 Best Songs of 2007. 


Year:
2008
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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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Against Me!

Against Me! is an American punk rock band formed in Naples, Florida in 1997 by singer and guitarist Laura Jane Grace. Since 2002 the band's lineup has also included guitarist James Bowman and bassist Andrew Seward; current drummer Jay Weinberg joined in 2010. After releasing three studio albums through independent record labels, Against Me! moved to Sire Records for 2007's New Wave, which reached no. 57 on the Billboard 200. Their fifth and most recent album, 2010's White Crosses, was their most successful, reaching no. 34. In 2011 the band launched their own record label, Total Treble Music, through which they plan to release future albums. In 2012 Grace publicly came out as transgender, beginning a transition to living as a woman and taking t… more »

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Written by: THOMAS JAMES GABEL

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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.
Song Theme
This 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.
Lyrics
The 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.
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.
Chart Performance
The song reached 33 on the US Modern Rock chart, marking one of the band's highest charting singles.
Music Video
The 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.
Genre
This song fits into the Punk Rock genre, often associated with anti-establishment and rebellious ideologies.
Award Nomination
The music video received a nomination for the 2007 MTV2 Woodie award.
Lead Singer's Perspective
In 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.
Public Reception
The song was generally well-received by fans and critics alike for its social commentary and intense sound.
Pop Culture Reference
"White People for Peace" was featured in the soundtrack of popular video game, Rock Band 2.
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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