The The - Violence of Truth

[inacarjam]

Young folks WHAT THE Matt is many things & trying to put a label or reason why he writes certain lyrics you'll never figure out. The name of the song is The Violence Of Truth & that pretty much is a wrap with what he writes in the lyrics to this song. Never will their any person with talent that is second to no~one.I've seen his concerts since he first started & my whole family and friends still live and breathe THE THE> Something tells me that Matt could pretty keep up with anyone on thisearth

[denverdog44]

I have this on cassette tape

[BiggerThinking1]

@denverdog44 Ah but have you got anything to play it on?

[funbe4Rburg111]

It's all about why humans cannot live in harmony with oneself ,and others..,despite race, colour and creed.....I think......????

My interpretation anyway......

[stevosomebizzare]

love and devotion

[basehead617]

as music, I love the song, however I don't really understand the point he's making here.. it has a slightly white power vibe to it. Often the less violent white power folks speak in this sort of mild euphemism. I think it would've been a powerful enough song without reference to race, and I don't know what he's getting at.

[lazyfreedom98]

Jesus gave me everything I wanted.

[skuffdup]

this guy is well ahead of his time,,, like x ray spex were in the punk era. peace.

[MrWalterwaine]

@skuffdup so yrue bud !!

[jens2450]

Geniuos



[anticaffe]

THE AMAZING MR JOHNNY MARR......!!

[billybobs309]

@anticaffe his work in this is actually amazing, the way that riff goes round and around at the end, and all the layers of harmonica and stuff... beautiful

[MrWalterwaine]

@anticaffe absolutely !!

[anticaffe]

THE AMAZING MR JOHNNY MARR......

[fkcream]

i havent head this band for about 16 years, but im going to find my CD's now.... fantastic

[TheGraydog2000]

Matt is GOD!

[soulminer10]

CAN SOMEONE EXPLAINE HOW THIS IS SPAM ? ITS JUST THE TRUTH ....I have been into THE THE since 1982. and changed my name to MATT JOHNSON via depole. so glad i saw THE THE live and want good morning beautiful ( MIND BOMB) played at my funeral.

[mojozen10]

"And while the niggers of this world are starving with their mouths wide open, what is it that turns the coins we throw them into worthless little tokens".....no racism, no BS just 'punch in the face' truth .....the guy has amazing insight and articulation.

[soulminer10]

@mojozen10

AGREE !

[legoguy8114]

Have seen this band live in Vancouver B.C. They were awesome

[eyesea]

@legoguy8114 when???? did i miss them?? fuck.

[Nonkn4mr]

I have known about this band since 1983's Uncertain Smile. This has got to be the most under rated band of all time!

[soulminer10]

@Nonkn4mr

THE THE ( or shall we say, matt johnson) is clearly not underrated it/he is just not rated by people who dont feel and/or understand the brilliance of such a unique , fantastic , trueful, powerful song writer. expressing of what is really going on in this world. the mans a genius and ahead of his time.

[MrWalterwaine]

@Nonkn4mr with one of the best lyricists of our age my friend !!

[Vralippolippie]

Still brilliant

[newaver64]

this is MY band

[MrNewman24]

@newaver64 yes.............

[settingsonssc]

wish matt did not be so lazy (his words) and make more music, this is what is wrong with todays music, we aint got any . . .

[MrGoonerforlife]

The the IS THE BOMB

[1960marshall]

sound as fu@k

[carlosmvicente]

1989 !! 20 years later and still so wright haven't we learnt anything ? are we blind, def or just dums ?

[piginasack]

Fat bass sound on this song. Warne Livesly really created some great sounds with Matt. Hints of Midnight Oil too....

[cinnimonstick]

AMEN!!!!!!!!!!!!

[ranus69]

This is a superb track. The lyrics are interesting. I remember blasting this track in my car.

[kinbalxel]

killer track!!!...music is god!!..all you motherfuckers!!...dont take it so deep!!

.another expression of us!!..the human being!!

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[ispy528]

Mark Feltham - Harmonica ...The The Best

God is Holy - God is Love -

devil is Evil - devil is Hate

--the devil is a liar period. he always is the opposite of who God is. the devil is called the god of this world ... (not the Creator) but the god of the immoral society - 99.9% of christian haters - are those who want to live a fun filled life of sin. I know .. I was one once.

But when I walked in a Pentecostal Holy Ghost filled Church - It all changed!

JESUS SAVES -

[TimothyEdwardC]

Jesus saves, but Satan spends...and God knows that's good for the economy during a depression. Hell, maybe "there's no devil, there's just God when he's drunk" Tom Waits

[HigherLove70]

And they have some pretty catchy tunes. Enjoy the music.

[HigherLove70]

I am revelling in the fact that people are actually thinking about the lyrics, and what they actually meant. It is inspiring when an artist through whatever medium evokes thoughtful debate or actually makes people stop, think, and draw their own conclusions. It is quite a tribute to that artist.  The The , you cannot make sense of their name. But, you will think about it. Now you definitely will.

[doctorw2]

i loved this album i love this song except for that one racial slur and i object to the statement that GOD is evil its peoples thoughts or perceptions about GOD that are evil.

[gideonblackman]

I think that was the point not referring to God being evil but people's perceptions can be..

[majorsnag]

self interpretation mate...show us what ya think

[maxogram]

One of my favorite songs off the Mind Bomb album. I was hoping that there was a video with the song but it is one of those that is probably better left to the interpretation of the listener.

[nobrains73]

As long as Jesus gives us everything we want....We love him.

So great!

[bobbybaner]

You missed the point in my opinion NOBRAINS.

GIves us everything we want?!!

You are god. Everything is God.

You think Jesus would like to see himself crucified on a cross around your neck?

God is LOVE. That is it. Not eating flesh and drinking blood every sunday.