Four Little Angels of Peace
Barbra Streisand Lyrics


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Four little angels of peace are we
Loving our neighbors so peacefully
There's really no harm if we do not disarm
For we always in close harmony
Four little angels of peace are we
There is one thing on which we agree
With fall or with friend
We will fight to the end
Just for peace, peace, peace...
Though we butchered the boss
And I've own made the choice
And slaughter the irish no end
Though I'm injured and poor
Slaying hoard upon hoard
We're but playing the part of a friend
Yes, our arms we ain't twist
But we'll be elected for peace
Except in the case of the crook
We conquered both spears
Now we're up to our ears
Just trying to keep what we took
Three little angels of peace are we
Living together so blissfully
Oh, we never fight unless
We're on the right
But we're always in the right, you see?
Three little angels of peace are we
There is one thing on which we agree
Until we are wrecks
We'll break each other's necks
Just for peace, peace, peace...
In japan we've the right
In a generous night
But the emperor knows peace is finer
It isn't our fault it's a case of absurd
We're picked down and buried by china
Oh, how we're deplored
I glad did it for the world
We're a nation of poets and thinkers
Also, though we bound without pity
And lay west to his city
It's because all the chinese are stinkers
Two little angels of peace are we
Living together in amity
We'll sign any pack saying we won't attack
But it's just a mere formality
Two little angels of peace are we
There is one thing on which we agree
We try to keep calm
When we gas, we bump
Just for peace, peace, peace...
Now I know that our war
Is a thing to have horror
And that peaceful fill out
When we hope we have
With our love from the start
I atrocious did all my part
To civilize nearly the hope we have
Though you call me sadistic
Imperialistic
My armies required a quarry
And though we may slave
What's a splendid day today
After all that we'll say that we're sorry
Though I fall for the urge
Of a nice bloody purge
And living my way I was carrying on
Though I clean up my schmutz
Would I hear nazi putz
It is all for the sake of the aryan
My ambitions are small
I want nothing at all
My plans wouldn't be any littler
Now that austria's nazi
It will be hazy-gazy
To put the whole world under hitler
Four little angels of peace are we
Drinking with older of saintity
Though we slaughter the meek
We confirm every week
And we talk it over peacefully
Four little angels of peace are we
There is one thing on which we agree
We'll shout and we'll shell




We'll get each other's hell
Just for peace, peace, peace...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Barbra Streisand's song "Four Little Angels of Peace" are filled with irony and satire, delivering a powerful message about the hypocrisy and contradictions surrounding the pursuit of peace. The song portrays four different nations or entities (referred to as angels) who, despite claiming to be champions of peace, engage in violent actions and justify them in the name of maintaining peace.


The lyrics suggest that these "angels of peace" are willing to fight and harm others as long as their intentions are deemed honorable in their own eyes. They argue that they are "fighting for peace" and that their violent actions are necessary to maintain harmony. Each verse explores the actions and justifications of different nations or groups, highlighting their willingness to engage in violence and war despite their claims of seeking peace.


The repeated phrase "Just for peace, peace, peace..." serves as an ironic refrain, underscoring the contradiction between the actions and intentions of these so-called angels of peace. The lyrics challenge the idea that violence and war can ever truly lead to lasting peace and suggest that the pursuit of peace often involves sacrificing morality and humanity.


Line by Line Meaning

Four little angels of peace are we
We portray ourselves as peaceful beings, but in reality, we engage in acts of violence.


Loving our neighbors so peacefully
We pretend to have peaceful intentions towards our neighbors, but our actions contradict our words.


There's really no harm if we do not disarm
We believe that as long as we don't give up our weapons, we can maintain control and security.


For we always in close harmony
We work together closely to achieve our goal of maintaining power and dominance.


There is one thing on which we agree
Despite our conflicts, we share the desire to maintain peace, but our definition of peace may differ from others.


With fall or with friend
Whether with allies or enemies, we are willing to fight until the end to achieve our version of peace.


We will fight to the end
We are prepared to engage in warfare indefinitely to protect our interests and maintain control.


Just for peace, peace, peace...
We use the concept of peace as a justification for our actions, no matter how violent or oppressive they may be.


Though we butchered the boss
Despite overthrowing our own leader, we believe it was necessary for the sake of our idea of peace.


And I've own made the choice
We take personal responsibility for the decisions we make, even if they involve causing harm to others.


And slaughter the irish no end
We engage in the relentless persecution and violence against the Irish people, believing it contributes to our version of peace.


Though I'm injured and poor
Despite the suffering and poverty we may experience, we still see ourselves as champions of peace.


Slaying hoard upon hoard
We mercilessly kill and conquer those who oppose us in order to protect our interests and maintain our version of peace.


We're but playing the part of a friend
We pretend to be allies and friends, but in reality, our motives are driven by self-interest and the pursuit of power.


Yes, our arms we ain't twist
We refuse to be coerced into disarming, as we believe our weapons are necessary to ensure our dominance and control.


But we'll be elected for peace
Despite our oppressive actions, we will manipulate circumstances to appear as the rightful representatives of peace in the eyes of the world.


Except in the case of the crook
We will not hesitate to punish those who defy or challenge our authority, labeling them as criminals or enemies to our version of peace.


We conquered both spears
We have successfully defeated and subdued our adversaries, establishing our dominance and control over them.


Now we're up to our ears
Despite our success, we find ourselves overwhelmed by the responsibilities and challenges that come with maintaining our power.


Just trying to keep what we took
Our primary focus is to hold onto the territories and resources we have conquered, regardless of the suffering it may cause.


Living together so blissfully
We portray a facade of harmony and unity among our people, creating the illusion of a peaceful society.


Oh, we never fight unless
We claim to only engage in conflicts when we believe we are morally justified or provoked.


We're on the right
We firmly believe that our actions and decisions are righteous and just, regardless of how they may appear to others.


But we're always in the right, you see?
We manipulate perceptions to constantly position ourselves as morally superior, regardless of the truth or consequences of our actions.


Until we are wrecks
We will continue to fight and engage in destruction until our enemies are completely defeated or silenced.


We'll break each other's necks
We are willing to go to great lengths, even inflicting harm upon ourselves, in order to achieve our version of peace.


In japan we've the right
In Japan, we believe that we have the authority and power to enforce our own version of peace.


In a generous night
Under the guise of being benevolent or kind, we impose our will on others for the sake of our idea of peace.


But the emperor knows peace is finer
Our leader, the emperor, understands the value and importance of maintaining control and dominance for the sake of peace.


It isn't our fault it's a case of absurd
We refuse to take responsibility for the havoc and destruction we cause, blaming external circumstances or considering them as senseless.


We're picked down and buried by china
China constantly poses a threat to our dominance and ambitions, and we view them as hindrances to our quest for peace.


Oh, how we're deplored
Despite being heavily criticized and condemned by others, we remain steadfast in our pursuit of our version of peace.


I glad did it for the world
We take pride in the actions we have taken, believing that we have done what was necessary for the betterment of the world.


We're a nation of poets and thinkers
We like to think of ourselves as a nation filled with intellectuals and creative individuals, further justifying our actions as thoughtful and necessary.


Also, though we bound without pity
Despite our lack of mercy or compassion, we justify our actions as being driven by a higher purpose, such as maintaining peace or preserving our nation.


And lay west to his city
We aggressively attack and conquer other nations, taking control over their territories and resources.


It's because all the chinese are stinkers
We dehumanize and disrespect the Chinese people, using derogatory language to justify our acts of aggression against them.


Living together in amity
We present an image of living harmoniously with one another, even though our actions may suggest otherwise.


We'll sign any pack saying we won't attack
We are willing to enter into agreements or treaties promising not to initiate aggression, while still maintaining our ability to do so if necessary.


But it's just a mere formality
We view signing these agreements as mere formalities, without genuine intentions of adhering to their terms if they do not align with our interests.


We try to keep calm
We make efforts to appear composed and collected, while secretly engaging in acts of violence or manipulation.


When we gas, we bump
We use chemical weapons and other deadly tactics to eliminate those who oppose us, claiming it is necessary for peace.


Now I know that our war
Despite claiming peace as our objective, we are fully aware that our actions are driven by the pursuit of war and dominance.


Is a thing to have horror
We acknowledge that our war and the consequences it brings are horrifying to others, but we proceed relentlessly.


And that peaceful fill out
We understand that the idea of peace we present is merely a facade to mask our true intentions and actions.


When we hope we have
While we may proclaim hope and optimism, it is in relation to our own agenda and plans, not for genuine harmony or peace.


With our love from the start
We falsely claim to have love for others, but it is conditional and serves our own interests.


I atrocious did all my part
I willingly played a role in committing atrocious acts, firmly believing that they were essential for our version of peace.


To civilize nearly the hope we have
We believe that by imposing our ideals and values on others, we are bringing civilization and progress, even if it entails violence.


Though you call me sadistic
Despite being labeled sadistic or cruel by others, I perceive my actions as necessary for the sake of our warped concept of peace.


Imperialistic
We engage in imperialistic ambitions, seeking to expand our influence and control over other nations for our idea of peace.


My armies required a quarry
My armies demand ongoing conflicts and enemies to justify their existence and to maintain the illusion of peace at home.


And though we may slave
Even if we subject others to slavery and oppression, we view it as a means to an end, serving our version of peace.


What's a splendid day today
We downplay the suffering and destruction caused by our actions, finding joy and satisfaction in our pursuit of power and control.


After all that we'll say that we're sorry
Despite our remorseless actions, we may feign apologies or express regret, but only to manipulate or pacify our opponents.


Though I fall for the urge
Even though I am tempted by the desire for violence and bloodshed, I use it strategically to maintain our version of peace.


Of a nice bloody purge
I find pleasure and satisfaction in carrying out violent purges to eliminate those who oppose our vision of peace.


And living my way I was carrying on
By subjugating others and imposing our ideology, I continue to pursue our agenda, disregarding the suffering caused by my actions.


Though I clean up my schmutz
Despite attempting to clean up the mess and legacy of our violent actions, the stains and consequences of our deeds remain.


Would I hear nazi putz
Even if I am referred to as a derogatory term like 'nazi putz,' I am undeterred and continue to pursue my vision of an Aryan-dominated world.


It is all for the sake of the aryan
All of our actions, no matter how violent or oppressive, are justified by our belief in the supremacy of the Aryan race.


My ambitions are small
I downplay the scale of my ambitions, pretending they are modest, when in reality, they encompass global domination.


I want nothing at all
I claim to desire nothing, but secretly I aspire to control and subjugate all nations under the banner of our distorted peace.


My plans wouldn't be any littler
My plans for dominance and control are grandiose and all-encompassing, leaving no room for compromise or coexistence.


Now that austria's nazi
With Austria under Nazi control, our influence and power continue to expand, bringing us closer to achieving our global goals.


It will be hazy-gazy
The path forward may seem uncertain or unclear, but we remain committed to achieving our vision of global peace through force if necessary.


To put the whole world under hitler
Our ultimate objective is to place the entire world under the control of Hitler and our ideology, regardless of the suffering it may cause.


Drinking with older of saintity
We associate ourselves with religious figures or symbols, presenting ourselves as righteous and divinely guided, despite our violent actions.


Though we slaughter the meek
We have no qualms about brutally killing and oppressing those who are weaker or unable to defend themselves.


We confirm every week
By repeatedly engaging in acts of violence and dominance, we reaffirm our commitment to our distorted version of peace.


And we talk it over peacefully
We may engage in diplomatic or peaceful discussions, but our true intentions remain rooted in dominance, control, and violent actions.


We'll shout and we'll shell
When necessary, we resort to shouting and bombarding our enemies, using any means necessary to maintain control and achieve our goals.


We'll get each other's hell
Even if we inflict suffering upon ourselves in the process, we remain determined to overcome any obstacles to realize our vision of peace.


Just for peace, peace, peace...
Our repeated emphasis on peace is a mask for the ongoing violence and oppression we perpetrate in the pursuit of our own power and self-interest.




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