Shame For Shame
S.A. Garrison And D. Luke Lyrics
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Orientals, Mexicans
No guns, no bombs, national front
No greed, no hate, no government
No smog, no filth, no factories
No more cities to keep clean
No locks, no gates, no property
No states and no boundaries
No trends, no fads, no macho man
Stupid, idiot, cock-rock bands
No cops, no crimes, no jealousy
No laws, creeds, no one to please
I'm ashamed to be a human being
I'm ashamed to be a human being
Cause we've got the brains to stop all war
But we're rotten to the core
The lyrics to S.A. Garrison and D. Luke's song "Shame For Shame" are a powerful commentary on the state of humanity and the problems that plague our society. The song is a call to action, urging listeners to recognize the issues that exist in the world and work towards a better future. The lyrics reject hate, violence, and greed, and instead propose a vision of a world where everyone is equal and free.
The opening lines of the song, "No blacks, no whites, no Ku Klux Klan, Orientals, Mexicans" make it clear that the song is about dismantling racism and discrimination. The lines "No guns, no bombs, national front, No greed, no hate, no government" suggest that the song is also commenting on the destructive nature of nationalism and the need for a more unified world. The lines "No smog, no filth, no factories, No more cities to keep clean, No locks, no gates, no property, No states and no boundaries" suggest a world without pollution, consumerism, or private ownership.
The chorus of the song, "I'm ashamed to be a human being, Cause we've got the brains to stop all war, But we're rotten to the core" conveys a sense of disappointment and frustration at the state of humanity. The message is clear: we have the ability to create a better world, but our own flaws and prejudices stop us from doing so. The lyrics are a powerful call to action, urging listeners to recognize their own part in creating a better world and to work towards a brighter future.
Line by Line Meaning
No blacks, no whites, no Ku Klux Klan
We don't want any racial discrimination, whether it be against black or white people or hate groups like the Ku Klux Klan.
Orientals, Mexicans
We reject the notion of categorizing people by race or nationality.
No guns, no bombs, national front
We don't want any weapons of mass destruction or extremist groups like the National Front advocating for violent ideologies.
No greed, no hate, no government
We reject selfishness and bigotry, and also think that government isn't necessary for the world to function peacefully and equitably.
No smog, no filth, no factories
We don't want any pollution, dirty environments or factories that create them.
No more cities to keep clean
We don't want the burden of maintaining cities and the chaos that comes with them.
No locks, no gates, no property
We don't believe in ownership or the desire to confine or limit access to anything.
No states and no boundaries
We don't want any geographical divisions. Instead, we wish for unity and interconnectedness.
No trends, no fads, no macho man
We reject mainstream culture of fads and ultimately limiting stereotypes like the macho man.
Stupid, idiot, cock-rock bands
We reject mindless, over the top music or anything that reinforces negative gender stereotypes.
No cops, no crimes, no jealousy
We reject the idea of power structures that encourage criminal behavior, as well as the jealousy that inspires them.
No laws, creeds, no one to please
We don't believe in set rules for people to follow or the need to please others - we trust in the goodness of humanity to make the world a better place.
I'm ashamed to be a human being
We feel a deep feeling of disappointment and disgust at the state of the world despite our brilliance as a species.
Cause we've got the brains to stop all war
We believe human beings are capable of preventing and ending warfare through intellectual ability and compassion.
But we're rotten to the core
Despite our potential for greatness, we recognize our fundamental depraved ways that hold us from achieving peace and prosperity.
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