Band members:
Kevin Sharp – vocals (1990–2014)
Dan Lilker – bass (1990–2014)
Brent "Gurn" McCarty – guitar (1990–1998)
Richard Hoak – drums (1994–2014)
Scott Lewis – drums (1990–1993)
Jody Roberts – guitars (2006–2007)
Erik Burke – guitars (2007–2013)
Dan O'Hare – guitars (2013–2014)
Discography:
• Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses (1992)
• Need to Control (1994)
• Kill Trend Suicide (1996)
• Sounds of the Animal Kingdom (1997)
• Evolution Through Revolution (2009)
• End Time (2011)
War Is Good
Brutal Truth Lyrics
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Can't you feel the prosperity
Breath success
Knocking on the door
Handing out all the blood soaked money
Our future world collapsing in the infrastructure
Killing survival
Killing survival
Once you drop and break your silence
Killing survival
Our future world will explode
Killing survival
A life based on random crime
Killing survival
Would you rather educate
Kill or survive it does not matter
As long you do not educate
The lyrics of Brutal Truth's "War Is Good" seem to be a satirical commentary on the misguided belief that war can bring prosperity and success. The opening line, "War is good," presents a bold statement that is immediately challenged by the following line, "Can't you feel the prosperity?" It is apparent that the intention here is to highlight the absurdity of the idea that war can somehow lead to growth and progress.
The lines that follow focus on the devastating impact of war on the world, including "Our future world collapsing in the infrastructure" and "Handing out all the blood soaked money." The phrase "blood soaked money" is particularly striking, as it suggests that the wealth gained from war comes at a great cost in terms of human life.
The chorus, "Killing survival, Once you drop and break your silence, Our future world will explode, A life based on random crime, Would you rather educate, Kill or survive it does not matter, As long you do not educate," is particularly thought-provoking. It seems to suggest that the choice between killing and survival is meaningless without education, as the lack of knowledge and understanding can lead to a society based on "random crime." The song seems to be advocating for education as a means of preventing war and promoting true prosperity and success.
Line by Line Meaning
War is good
Believing that war leads to prosperity and growth
Can't you feel the prosperity
Expressing that war brings wealth and success
Breath success
Suggesting that success comes from the bloodshed of war
Knocking on the door
Implying that war is always looming towards us
Handing out all the blood soaked money
Describing the wealth that comes from the violence of war
Our future world collapsing in the infrastructure
Indicating that the future world is doomed to fail
Killing survival
Emphasizing that surviving in war means ending lives
Once you drop and break your silence
Explaining the importance of speaking out against war
Our future world will explode
Warning of the horrible consequences of war
A life based on random crime
Lamenting the violence and senseless killing that comes with war
Would you rather educate
Advocating for using education instead of war to solve conflicts
Kill or survive it does not matter
Implying that death and survival are both equally meaningless in war
As long you do not educate
Stressing that ignorance perpetuates war
Contributed by Zachary H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.