I really like that he's humble enough to admit he doesn't know or understand it all - especially concerning running or maintaining a country. I do, however, think he is playing a bit coy in explaining his intent. I understand artistic license, but the lyrics here are quite literal. Come on, he's a next generation flower child! :) heh
Violence never takes the pain away.... none of my friends understand this concept. lol Death penalty, bad... hence the bumper sticker I saw: "Why do we kill people who kill people, to show that killing people is wrong?"
This song is waaaay up there on my "Believing in the humanity of people" list...
wow - he's actually BEING a politician about his music. the essence of modern politics is found in misguiding the public to push through one's agenda, and that's just what he's doing. if he thinks his fans will actually buy this explanation, he's insulting their intelligence. I mean, he says -
"While the leaders will deny defeat /
innocents testify by dying in the street"
I think he should embrace the fact that it works on so many levels, not play coy
I'm sorry, Amos, but I don't buy the statement that this song isn't about the war. You say that it's a personal statement, not a political one. However, there are several places in the song where you mention politicians, leaders, and social hierarchy. Heck, in the first line you drop the buzz word - "war".
I think the song is allowed to be both political on a macro scale, and personal on a micro scale. That's what makes it a great song.
When he performed this in person, he told the audience this story and it really touched since he is incoporating more of himself in this album. He has really opened himself up with the second album and itw as such a delight to be present for his blossoming.
I can't wait for him to come back to DC and rock the house again!
Dear Amos Lee, please continue to make music and be an awesome person. <3.
gwennylou 1 year ago
I really like that he's humble enough to admit he doesn't know or understand it all - especially concerning running or maintaining a country. I do, however, think he is playing a bit coy in explaining his intent. I understand artistic license, but the lyrics here are quite literal. Come on, he's a next generation flower child! :) heh
jadkins00 1 year ago
amos lee makes amazing music, you'll have to agree, no matter what your political stance is :D
Dougca1985 2 years ago
How come I can't find one video of this song that's not a bad live recording? I wanted to blog it!
meloearth 2 years ago
Violence never takes the pain away.... none of my friends understand this concept. lol Death penalty, bad... hence the bumper sticker I saw: "Why do we kill people who kill people, to show that killing people is wrong?"
This song is waaaay up there on my "Believing in the humanity of people" list...
That made no sense... I think.
FeelinLikeTheBreeze 3 years ago
this song is great, thanks
daneguig 3 years ago
hes not a politician. But that doesnt hinder the difference. Hes doing what he can do. nice man - thanks for not doing it for "right & wrong".
bustergmaxx 4 years ago
wow - he's actually BEING a politician about his music. the essence of modern politics is found in misguiding the public to push through one's agenda, and that's just what he's doing. if he thinks his fans will actually buy this explanation, he's insulting their intelligence. I mean, he says -
"While the leaders will deny defeat /
innocents testify by dying in the street"
I think he should embrace the fact that it works on so many levels, not play coy
guitarchitectural 4 years ago
Well, he did straight out say that he didn't agree with war, but does it even matter? It's what the music means to YOU.
RainbowAddiction 4 years ago
@RainbowAddiction
Btw, what's right with WAR??? :-(
latanyasdance 2 years ago
I'm sorry, Amos, but I don't buy the statement that this song isn't about the war. You say that it's a personal statement, not a political one. However, there are several places in the song where you mention politicians, leaders, and social hierarchy. Heck, in the first line you drop the buzz word - "war".
I think the song is allowed to be both political on a macro scale, and personal on a micro scale. That's what makes it a great song.
chiggachu 5 years ago
When he performed this in person, he told the audience this story and it really touched since he is incoporating more of himself in this album. He has really opened himself up with the second album and itw as such a delight to be present for his blossoming.
I can't wait for him to come back to DC and rock the house again!
sweetbutch 5 years ago