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Bruce Cockburn Call It Democracy Lyrics
Total views: 1 time this week / Rating: 7.10/10 [20 votes]Album: World of Wonders / Original Release Date: 1986Genre: Singer/SongwriterSong Duration: 3 min 52 sec
BRUCE COCKBURN
- Call It Democracy Lyrics / with translationspadded with power here they come
international loan sharks backed by the guns
of market hungry military profiteers
whose word is a swamp and whose brow is smeared
with the blood of the poor
who rob life of its quality
who render rage a necessity
by turning countries into labour camps
modern slavers in drag as champions of freedom
sinister cynical instrument
who makes the gun into a sacrament --
the only response to the deification
of tyranny by so-called
international loan sharks backed by the guns
of market hungry military profiteers
whose word is a swamp and whose brow is smeared
with the blood of the poor
who rob life of its quality
who render rage a necessity
modern slavers in drag as champions of freedom
sinister cynical instrument
who makes the gun into a sacrament --
the only response to the deification
of tyranny by so-called
Facts about Call It Democracy
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Call It Democracy is written and performed by Bruce Cockburn.
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It is first released in 1986 as part of Bruce Cockburn's album "World of Wonders" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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When we look deeper into its meaning, the song 'Call It Democracy' by Bruce Cockburn criticizes the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and powerful nations for exploiting the poor and creating permanent social divisions through their funding practices and military operations. The song shows democracy as a false front which powerful people use to hide the suffering experienced by underprivileged groups, and the music invites listeners to recognize the falsehoods which protect tyrannical systems. The song 'Call it democracy' delivers its primary message through social commentary, which incorporates elements of anger, angst, despair and reflection. The song presents three main themes which deal with how people face exploitation, oppression, corruption, and complicity while fighting against economic injustice through their revolutionary activities. The lyrics contain strong language and themes of violence and exploitation which are not suitable for children. The film contains profanity together with adult content which includes economic oppression and political corruption, which requires it to receive a restricted rating.
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Call It Democracy falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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Call It Democracy song length is 3 minutes and 52 seconds.
Who wrote Call It Democracy lyrics?
Call It Democracy is written and performed by Bruce Cockburn.
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When was Call It Democracy released?
It is first released in 1986 as part of Bruce Cockburn's album "World of Wonders" which includes 9 tracks in total. This song is the opening track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind Call It Democracy lyrics?
When we look deeper into its meaning, the song 'Call It Democracy' by Bruce Cockburn criticizes the International Monetary Fund (IMF) and powerful nations for exploiting the poor and creating permanent social divisions through their funding practices and military operations. The song shows democracy as a false front which powerful people use to hide the suffering experienced by underprivileged groups, and the music invites listeners to recognize the falsehoods which protect tyrannical systems. The song 'Call it democracy' delivers its primary message through social commentary, which incorporates elements of anger, angst, despair and reflection. The song presents three main themes which deal with how people face exploitation, oppression, corruption, and complicity while fighting against economic injustice through their revolutionary activities. The lyrics contain strong language and themes of violence and exploitation which are not suitable for children. The film contains profanity together with adult content which includes economic oppression and political corruption, which requires it to receive a restricted rating.
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Which genre is Call It Democracy?
Call It Democracy falls under the genres Singer, Songwriter.
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How long is the song Call It Democracy?
Call It Democracy song length is 3 minutes and 52 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Bruce Cockburn
Record Label(s): 1985 High Romance Music Inc
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