MINUTEMEN
- The Big Stick Lyrics / with translationsNow over there in Managua Square
With American made bombs falling everywhere
They kill women and children and animals too
These bombs are made by people like me and you
And we're told that we hold a big stick over them
But I know from what I've read that peace is in our hands
Now over there in Guatamala my friend
We're making mistakes there once again
Uncle Sam supports a fascist regime
That doesnt represent the people over there
We learn and believe there is justice for us all
And we lie to ourselves with a big stick up our ass
Now if we stand and yell it out
That war isn't what we're all about
Then someone will come and bring us back
To get the peace train back on it's tracks
This is what I'm singing about
The race war that America supports
Indians will never die
They'll do just fine if we let them try
Though we hold,we're never told that peace is in our hands
If we stop there is time to heal the scars we've caused
To heal the scars we've caused...
With American made bombs falling everywhere
They kill women and children and animals too
These bombs are made by people like me and you
And we're told that we hold a big stick over them
But I know from what I've read that peace is in our hands
Now over there in Guatamala my friend
We're making mistakes there once again
Uncle Sam supports a fascist regime
That doesnt represent the people over there
We learn and believe there is justice for us all
And we lie to ourselves with a big stick up our ass
That war isn't what we're all about
Then someone will come and bring us back
To get the peace train back on it's tracks
This is what I'm singing about
The race war that America supports
Indians will never die
They'll do just fine if we let them try
Though we hold,we're never told that peace is in our hands
If we stop there is time to heal the scars we've caused
To heal the scars we've caused...
Facts about The Big Stick
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The Big Stick is written by Dennes Dale Boon.
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It is first released in 1985 as part of Minutemen's album "3-Way Tie" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the Minutemen's song The Big Stick criticizes United States foreign relations and military actions while promoting peaceful solutions and demonstrating how people can achieve such goals. The big stick lyrics mostly emphasizes social commentary, peace, reflection, anger and empowerment. The song presents war and violence as essential elements while presenting peace and non-violence and injustice and hypocrisy and resistance and activism as crucial components. The lyrics contain strong political and social themes, references to violence, and some coarse language. The content requires a PG-13 rating because its intense elements make it necessary for parents to review the material before their children can see it.
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The Big Stick falls under the genre Rock.
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The Big Stick is produced by Mike Watt, D. Boon, Ethan James.
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The Big Stick song length is 2 minutes and 34 seconds.
Who wrote The Big Stick lyrics?
The Big Stick is written by Dennes Dale Boon.
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When was The Big Stick released?
It is first released in 1985 as part of Minutemen's album "3-Way Tie" which includes 16 tracks in total. This song is the 2nd track on this album.
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What is the meaning behind The Big Stick lyrics?
When we dive into the story the lyrics are telling, the Minutemen's song The Big Stick criticizes United States foreign relations and military actions while promoting peaceful solutions and demonstrating how people can achieve such goals. The big stick lyrics mostly emphasizes social commentary, peace, reflection, anger and empowerment. The song presents war and violence as essential elements while presenting peace and non-violence and injustice and hypocrisy and resistance and activism as crucial components. The lyrics contain strong political and social themes, references to violence, and some coarse language. The content requires a PG-13 rating because its intense elements make it necessary for parents to review the material before their children can see it.
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Which genre is The Big Stick?
The Big Stick falls under the genre Rock.
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Who produced The Big Stick?
The Big Stick is produced by Mike Watt, D. Boon, Ethan James.
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How long is the song The Big Stick?
The Big Stick song length is 2 minutes and 34 seconds.
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these lyrics are submitted by kaanSongwriter(s): Dennes Dale Boon
Record Label(s): 1985 SST Records
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