The Decemberists have sung:
Come the war
Come the avarice
Come the war
Come hell
Come the attrition
Come the reek of bones
Come the attrition
Come hell
(“This is why we fight”)
They just released new music as more Gazan hospital space is invaded to “save” hostages.
This Portland group is one part of what is right in this city—their thoughtful lyrics, musicianship, and Colin’s compelling voice. Their anti-war lyrics (with their semi-satirical videos online) strike me as tragically timely. Their “Calamity Song” (with its brief “ceasefire” moment online) and “16 Military Wives” show militarism running amok.
These songs are my backdrop for what is going on in Congress. Sen. Merkley is one of the few who voted against further aid to Israel last week. It is a dark time for those of us who recognize America’s complicity. How I loath the gutlessness of our Congress, and how so many there are afraid of having a developed conscience.
This is why we fight this latest great outburst of American military sweep abroad. I only wish that there were more of us that would…as otherwise this is why we despair.
Watch it: “This is Why We Fight”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLSOzcEQjiE
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