Since Defiance, Ohio formed in 2002 they have released four full length LPs, Share What Ya Got, The Great Depression, The Fear, the Fear, the Fear, Midwestern Minutes and several singles, B sides and split EPs. In the DIY spirit they release most of their music themselves, producing their own CDs, as well as allowing anyone to download all their music for free from their website (http://defianceohio.terrorware.com). When not releasing their own music, the band works with small independent record labels in order to produce their releases. Their three most recent albums were released on No Idea.
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The New World Order
Defiance Ohio Lyrics
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The plan is written in god's hand so only bush can read it, and it calls for battle in god's name and it calls for bush to lead it, and the blueprint calls to drill for oil, and exterminate the land, and if you can't hear god's calling, then you're probably from france! cause the USA is holy, and the USA is pious, and hallelujah! god is on our side! hosannah in the highest!
And god is great, and god is good, and let us thank god for our food, we may well have more than we need and god well yet have mouths to feed, but god is great, and god is good, and someday soon, he'll feed you, too, 'cause once we've got our yachts and crowns, god planned some food to trickle down, so just keep those thoughts holy, be patient and be pious, and hallelujah! god'll grant your prayers, hosannah in the highest!
And I thank god for a god so mild, who spared the rod and spoiled the child, and signed a blank check so his boys and girls could buy up the entire world, so don't think us rude if we intrude, but god in heaven ordained us to, so you best improve that attitude and step aside we've work to do and thanks for keeping things in shape 'til we could come and take our place. Oh hallelujah! ain't life great? Hosanna in the highest!
The lyrics to Defiance Ohio's "The New World Order" satirize the idea that the United States is a godly nation with a divine right to lead the world. The first verse suggests that this notion of the new world order is not a peaceful one, and that if people are called to starve in the name of this plan, it cannot be attributed to God's will. The song then goes on to mock the idea that President Bush has a direct line to God, and that he is a holy and pious man. The second verse takes aim at the blueprint for this new world order, suggesting that it calls for war in God's name, drilling for oil at all costs, and the destruction of the environment. The song concludes with a sarcastic thank you to God for his supposed generosity, stating that the wealthy will get even richer, and that the poor will eventually be taken care of, but only if they remain holy, patient, and pious.
The song ultimately critiques the idea that the United States is a chosen nation with a divine right to lead the rest of the world. It suggests that this way of thinking leads to greed, inequality, and destruction, rather than peace, justice, and equality. The song is an example of political punk, a genre of music popularized in the 1980s and 1990s that combined punk rock music with political activism.
Line by Line Meaning
They say the new world order is just god's master plan but if the blueprint calls some to starve, don't blame god's right-hand man, 'cause the president is holy, and the president is pious, and hallelujah! he's a good ol' boy! hosannah in the highest!
People claim that the new world order is part of God's ultimate design. However, if this plan includes hunger and suffering, don't point the finger at God's support, the President. He is holy and righteous, so praise him! Hosannah! God is with us!
The plan is written in god's hand so only bush can read it, and it calls for battle in god's name and it calls for bush to lead it, and the blueprint calls to drill for oil, and exterminate the land, and if you can't hear god's calling, then you're probably from france! cause the USA is holy, and the USA is pious, and hallelujah! god is on our side! hosannah in the highest!
God has written down the plan, but only Bush can interpret it. The plan requires wars in God's name, led by Bush. It also demands drills for oil, which will destroy the land. If you are against this, then you are a Frenchman! The USA is righteous, and God is on our side. Hosannah!
And god is great, and god is good, and let us thank god for our food, we may well have more than we need and god well yet have mouths to feed, but god is great, and god is good, and someday soon, he'll feed you, too, 'cause once we've got our yachts and crowns, god planned some food to trickle down, so just keep those thoughts holy, be patient and be pious, and hallelujah! god'll grant your prayers, hosannah in the highest!
God is powerful and benevolent, and we should express gratitude for the food we have. Although we have an abundance, there are still individuals that need nourishment. Don't worry, God has arranged for food to 'trickle down' once the wealthy have finished purchasing their yachts and gaining their crowns. Remain joyful, composed, and faithful, and God will answer your prayers. Hosannah!
And I thank god for a god so mild, who spared the rod and spoiled the child, and signed a blank check so his boys and girls could buy up the entire world, so don't think us rude if we intrude, but god in heaven ordained us to, so you best improve that attitude and step aside we've work to do and thanks for keeping things in shape 'til we could come and take our place. Oh hallelujah! ain't life great? Hosanna in the highest!
I express appreciation for the kind and lenient nature of God. He decided to do nothing and allowed his children to take ownership of the entire world by signing a blank check. Don't be offended if we show up uninvited; we were chosen by God to have this power. You should change your attitude and allow us to proceed with our work. Thank you for looking after things until we arrived. Hosannah! What a wonderful life!
Contributed by John P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.