Is it for freedom?

[ornotna]

Some of you have probably heard this, or have it. Some may have only heard bits and pieces on Democracy Now. Everyone should hear this song at least once. I know for some of you it might not be your "style" of music, but this song belongs here. You should really give it a listen

[WiltedFlowerChild]

1. Great song

Do you have info on the artist? I'd like to pass it around a bit.

[ornotna]

2. you bet

http://www.folkrocks.com/SaraThomsen.html
http://www.cdbaby.com/sarat

Words & Music by Sara Thomsen 1999 Sara Thomsen

Rulers of the nations as you fuss and fight
Over who owns this or that or who has the right
To design, build, sell and store and fire
All the bombs and guns to defend your holy empire

There are children hungry, children sick and dying
There are mothers, fathers, sisters, brothers crying
They're only pawns in your play of power and corruption
Slowly starve them, your new weapon of mass destruction

CHORUS:
And prove to me America, that you care
And prove to me America, that you're aware
Who's dying for your freedom in this land
Who pays the cost for the liberties you demand

Is it for freedom, or our comfort and convenience
Is it to profit for big business we pledge our allegiance
Are we prisoners in the land of the brave and the bold?
Held by indifference or hearts grown hard and cold CHORUS

Children of the world, you have the right
To sing and dance, run and play, let your dreams take flight
As the innocent die you rulers carry the shame
And if we stand idly by we share in the blame

LAST CHORUS:
And oh, America, do we care?
Oh, America, are we aware
Who's dying for our comfort in this land
Who pays the cost for the convenience we demand?

Children of the world, you have the right
To sing and dance, run and play, let your dreams take flight

[WiltedFlowerChild]

3. Thank You

I've only heard little blurbs and appreciate getting hold of it.

[ornotna]

4. kick

because I can.

[Cursive_Knives512]

5. Great song!

Thanks for posting the link! The line "Slowly starve them, your new weapon of mass destruction" is more relevant now than ever!!

[ornotna]

6. Kick

See #4 above