Music And Politics - The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy

Track 10. 'Music And Politics'. From the album 'Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury'

Written by M. Franti

Hiphoprisy is:
Michael Franti & Rono Tse

Musicians:
Michael Franti - Vocals
Rono Tse - Angle Grinder, Tire Rims, Chains, Break Drums, Electronic Springs, Sheet Metal & Steel Drums
Charlie Hunter - Guitar

Programming and Musical Arrangements by Mark Pistel & Michael Franti

Mixed by Jack Dangers, Mark Pistel

Engineered by Pete Scatturo, John Baker

Post production engineering by Jeff Mann

♪♫ If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics
I would tell you that sometimes it's easier to desire
and pursue the attention and admiration of a hundred strangers
than it is to accept the love and loyalty
of those closest to me

And I would tell you that sometimes
I prefer to look at myself
through someone elses eyes
Eyes that aren't clouded with the tears of knowing
what an asshole I can be, as yours are.

If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics
I might be able to listen in silence to your concerns
rather than hearing everything as an accusation
or an indictment against me

And I would tell you that sometimes
I use sex to avoid communication
it's the best escape when were down on our luck
But I can express more emotions than laughter, anger, and lets fuck

If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics
If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics
If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics
If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics

If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics
I would tell you that I pooped in my own dog dish
And sometimes I would rather face not eating
than face licking it clean
And admitting when I'm selfish
And I'd tell you that I'm suffering
from the worst type of loneliness
The loneliness of being misunderstood,
or more poignantly
the loneliness of being afraid
to allow myself to be understood

If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics
I would tell you that the personal revolution
is far more difficult
and the first step in any revolution

If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics
If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics
If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics
If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics

I would tell you that music is the expression of emotion
And that politics is merely the decoy of perception. ♪♫

Note: This album is dedicated to Tahan K. Jones, the first African-American conscientious objector from the Iraqi slaughter, and to all others who refused to kill or be killed in the name of the New World Order, and to the infamy of those who did and were.

~ [Many thanks to the copyright owners UMG for allowing this to be heard on YouTube] ~ ☺

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[mathnawi21]

Wonderful. Very Gil Scot-Heron - if you like this check out Gil's Pieces of a Man and revolution will not be televised

[ELGROOVER]

To mathnawi21 ~ Absolutely, good recommendations ☼ ;-j

[deetardeded]

This just sounds like a man ranting to his girlfriend over a bassline. This has nothing to do with music and politics! I "pooped in my own dog dish?" hahaha this song is so weird.

[ELGROOVER]

to deetardeded ~ "This has nothing to do with music and politics!" ~ What a statement?!! lol... ;-j

[pioumaou]

Super musique te super texte aussi.....respect!!!

[ELGROOVER]

to pioumaou ~ Merci beaucoup ♥²⁀⁀☼ ;-j

[JerryLynnFan]

I bought this on cassette when it came out and it has always been one of my favorite albums. Vastly underrated and needs to be heard by more people. And this is my favorite track. So simple and powerful, the emotions and the music.

Two words: SONIC BRILLIANCE

[68SaruG]

"Music is the expression of emotion and Politics is merely the decoy of deception."

One of many brilliant quotes from a genius!

[68SaruG]

@JerryLynnFan 100% AGREE! I bought the CD for my brother and taped myself a copy 20 years ago and still listen to it regularly. I even style some of my own rap on his style and words. Peace! Saru G

[tranquilhegemony]

Possibly one of the greatest feats of lyrical dexterity ever committed to vinyl...Eyes that aren't clouded by the tears of knowing what an asshole I can be, as yours are.. sheer fucking genius. And yes, Charlie Hunter is seven different strains of awesome

[ButherLi55ett]

And for Charlie Hunter, my favourite is 'Fred's Life'.

[ButherLi55ett]

@mathnawi21 Don't forget H20 Gate Blues!

[garster61]

Had this Album back in the 90's, Loved It! That and Krs-One and Paris these guys where Way ahead of their time!! And still are. Thats right I'm white and so????

[gligorijevicpetar]

mnogo gotivim ovu pesmu..

[TheUrukhai1]

Great band this one...I'm sorry i didn't get turned on to this group sooner...thank you Billy Burroughs for helping me on this one:)