Land of Confusion ?

[Catchawave]

I must’ve dreamed a thousand dreams


Been haunted by a million screams


But I can hear the marching feet
They’re moving into the street.


Now did you read the news today
They say the danger’s gone away


But I can see the fire’s still alight
There burning into the night.


There’s too many men


Too many people


Making too many problems


And not much love to go round



Can’t you see
This is a land of confusion.



This is the world we live in
And these are the hands we’re given
Use them and let’s start trying
To make it a place worth living in.



Ooh superman where are you now
When everything’s gone wrong somehow
The men of steel, the men of power
Are losing control by the hour.


This is the time
This is the place
So we look for the future


But there’s not much love to go round



Tell me why, this is a land of confusion.


This is the world we live in
And these are the hands we’re given
Use them and let’s start trying
To make it a place worth living in.


I remember long ago -
Ooh when the sun was shining
Yes and the stars were bright
All through the night
And the sound of your laughter
As I held you tight
So long ago -


I won’t be coming home tonight
My generation will put it right


We’re not just making promises
That we know, we’ll never keep
.

Too many men
There’s too many people
Making too many problems
And not much love to go round
Can’t you see
This is a land of confusion.


Now this is the world we live in
And these are the hands we’re given
Use them and let’s start trying
To make it a place worth fighting for.


This is the world we live in
And these are the names we’re given
Stand up and let’s start showing
Just where our lives are going to.

[JuniperLea]

1. Killer! O o o o h! Do this one!

BALL OF CONFUSION (THAT'S WHAT THE WORLD IS TODAY
WRITERS NORMAN WHITFIELD, BARRETT STRONG

1, 2... 1, 2, 3, 4, Ow!
Eddie: People moving out, people moving in. Why, because of the color of their skin.
Run, run, run but you sure can't hide. An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.
Vote for me and I'll set you free. Rap on, brother, rap on.
Dennis: Well, the only person talking about love thy brother is the...(preacher.)
And it seems nobody's interested in learning but the...(teacher.)
Segregation, determination, demonstration, integration, Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to our nation.
Ball of confusion. Oh yeah, that's what the world is today. Woo, hey, hey.
Paul:
The sale of pills are at an all time high.
Young folks walking round with their heads in the sky.
The cities ablaze in the summer time.
And oh, the beat goes on.
Dennis:
Evolution, revolution, gun control, sound of soul.
Shooting rockets to the moon, kids growing up too soon.
Politicians say more taxes will solve everything.
Melvin:
And the band played on.
So, round and around and around we go.
Where the world's headed, nobody knows.

Oh, great googalooga, can't you hear me talking to you.
Just a ball of confusion.
Oh yeah, that's what the world is today.
Woo, hey, hey.
Eddie:
Fear in the air, tension everywhere.
Unemployment rising fast, the Beatles new record's a gas.
Dennis:
And the only safe place to live is on an Indian reservation.
Melvin:
And the band played on.
Eve of destruction, tax deduction, city inspectors, bill collectors,
Mod clothes in demand, population out of hand, suicide, too many bills,
Hippies moving to the hills. People all over the world are shouting, 'End the war.'
Melvin:
And the band played on.

Great googalooga, can't you hear me talking to you.
Sayin'... ball of confusion.
That's what the world is today, hey, hey.
Let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let me hear ya.
Sayin'... ball of confusion.
That's what the world is today, hey, hey.
Let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let me hear ya, let me hear ya.
Sayin'... ball of confusion.

[AuntiBush]

13. That brings back a lot of memories

where are those great song writers and singers now when we really need them?

[JuniperLea]

17. I wish I knew

I have a lot of those old protest songs... I think a comp is in order;) Rock 'n Roll Prophecies might be a good working title. I've always said, anything you ever needed to know could be found in rock 'n roll. A combination of youth, empathy and talent lent itself to songs from the heart. We really could use some of that spirit today. I think there are several performers who are making attempts... Eminem, The Dixie Chicks, Green Day, etc., but there is something sadly lacking. Perhaps it is diluted in over-production or commercialism?

I got chills when reading this particular lyric. They could have easily been written within the past year.

[Catchawave]

18. Sweetie, you CAN do this

Google images is your friend :hi:

[stillcool]

2. Awesome.....

[mdmc]

3. lol

[Carla in Ca]

4. Wonderful, wonderful post

We'll get it back, whatever it takes. :patriot:

[Catchawave]

9. Thanks Carla !

[EFerrari]

5. kick

[Catchawave]

6. Thanks, this was fun....

Never know whether to put these in GD or the Lounge :hi:

I have others in my DU d'journal :)

[fooj]

8. I loved it! Great post!

Peace.

[benny05]

7. Kick!

I'll probably post a link to this from OAC...

:yourock:

[Catchawave]

11. Kewl.....

I hope you do! Thanks sweetie :hug: See ya there !

[benny05]

15. Done!

It's under Quick Posts. Has to be voted on. Hope some of the DU'ers will go over and vote a thumbs up to kick it on the Front Page.

http://blog.oneamericacommittee.com/moderate

Click on "Vote on Submissions" if wish to kick it.

[bleever]

10. Great, catchawave! A Reagan-era song that still rings true

from one of my favorite bands.

[Catchawave]

12. Oh Bleever, coming from you.....

...very special indeed. :loveya:

[Catchawave]

14. Land of .....

[leftstreet]

16. Outstanding!

:thumbsup:

Where you'd find that Official Seal of the Democratic Party?
:rofl:

[flvegan]

19. Well done, Catchawave.

Well done.

Sorry, due to time, I can't recommend...but the intent and desire is there.

[Catchawave]

20. Thanks flvegan.....

I was even later bumping my own thread, and so overwhelmed by the votes :grouphug:

March is always a toughie for me, the Idiatrod and seal slaughter :cry:.....c'ya in V/V/AR :hi: