Illegal Attacks
Ian Brown Lyrics

So what the fuck is this UK
What is the purpose behind UK's alliance with US?

Gunnin' with this US of A
United Kingdom is closely aligned with US.

In Iraq and Iran and in Afghanistan
The coalition forces of UK and US are jointly involved in military operations in Iraq, Iran and Afghanistan.

Does not a day go by
Every day

Without the Israeli Air Force
The Israeli air force

Fail to drop its bombs from the sky?
Fails to launch airstrikes in the region?

How many mothers to cry?
How many mothers have to suffer the loss of their sons?

How many sons have to die?
How many sons have to sacrifice their lives?

How many missions left to fly over Palestine?
How many more missions will be conducted over Palestine?

Cause as a matter of facts
As a matter of fact

It's a pact, it's an act
The alliance between the US and UK is a political agreement for military action.

These are illegal attacks
These military operations are unlawful.

So bring the soldiers back
Withdraw the troops from the region.

It's contracts for contacts
War is profitable for contractors and lobbyists.

I'm singing concrete facts
I'm presenting solid evidence.

So bring the soldiers back
Withdraw the troops from the region.

What mean that you beat my people
Why do you oppress and subjugate my people?

And grind the faces of the poor
Why do you humiliate and exploit the poor?

So tell me just how come were the Taliban
How did the Taliban end up in such a powerful position?

Sat burning incense in Texas
Metaphorically speaking, why are the oppressors enjoying luxury while the oppressed are struggling to survive?

Roaming round in a Lexus
Why are the oppressors driving luxury cars while the oppressed are fighting for their very existence?

Sittin' on six billion oil drums
They are exploiting oil reserves worth billions.

Down with the Dow Jones, up on the Nasdaq
The war is fuelled by money flowing into Nasdaq, and the economy is faltering as a result of the war.

Pushed into the war zones
Forced into conflict zones.

It's a commercial crusade
It's an economic war.

Cause all the oil men get paid
The primary motive behind the war is economic gain.

And only so many soldiers come home
Many soldiers never return home from the war.

It's a commando crusade
It's a military operation.

A military charade
Military force is used as a facade.

Soldiers, soldiers come home
Bring the soldiers back home.

Through all the blood and sweat
Despite all the sacrifices made in the war.

Nobody can forget
We cannot forget.

It ain't the size of the dog in the fight
Victory does not depend on the size of the army.

It's the size of the fight in the dog on the day or the night
It's the determination and spirit of the soldiers that counts.

There's no time to reflect
There is no opportunity to evaluate the situation.

On the threat, the situation, the bark nor the bite
On the threat, the situation, the consequence or response.

These are commercial crusades
These wars are waged for commercial gain.

'Cos all the oil men get paid
Oil tycoons see it as a lucrative business opportunity.

These are commando crusades
These are military operations.

Commando tactical rape
These wars invariably lead to sexual assault and rape.

And from the streets of New York and Baghdad to Tehran and Tel Aviv
The war engulfs the US, Iraq, Iran, and Israel.

Bring forth the prophets of the Lord
Invoke divine guidance.

From dirty bastards fillin' pockets
From corrupt politicians who are profiting from the war.

With the profits of greed
They are profiting from the war despite the immeasurable costs in human lives.

Commando tactical raids
Military operations conducted by elite forces.

Playin' military charades to get paid
Military operations are being conducted for economic gain.

And who got the devils?
Who is responsible?

And who got the Lords?
Who is benefiting?

Build yourself a mountain - Drink up in the fountain
Enjoy your riches while the rest of the world is engulfed in war and poverty.

Soldiers come home
Withdraw the troops.

What mean ya that you beat my people
Why are you harming my people?

And grind the faces of the poor.
And oppressing the already impoverished people?