Band members are as follows:
Vic Ruggiero - Keyboards, Vocals
Jay "Agent Jay" Nugent - Guitar
Dave Hillyard - Saxophone
Glen Pine - Trombone, Vocals
Marcus Geard - Bass
Ara Babajian - Drums
Former members and contributors:
Marq "Q-Maxx 4:20" Lyn - Vocals
TJ Scanlon - Guitar
Luis "Zulu" Zuluaga - Drums
Jeremy "Mush One" Mushlin - Trumpet, Vocals
Allen Teboul - Drums
Dunia Best- Vocals, Flute
Jeff "King Django" Baker - Trombone
Tobias Fields - Congas
Eric "E-ROC" Singer - Alto Saxophone
Victor Rice - Bass
Dave Hahn - lead guitar
Justin Redekop- Trumpet
The next album released was Redlight, on HellCat Records in 1997. This album solidified their sound and further fixed the line-up.
The band released its latest album, entitled Self Medication, in May of 2008.
International War Criminal
The Slackers Lyrics
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In the old books that their Cold War bought me
They said like dominoes this
Whole wide world could
Just fall to pieces like they wished that old Middle East would
But international war criminal (war criminal)
Information is minimal (war criminal)
And are you sticking 'round to see what happens
And are you sticking 'round to see what happens
I heard they found one (I heard they found one)
While in a hole, man (in a hole, man)
White lice crawlin' (white lice crawlin')
on his brown skin (on his brown skin)
But ain't it shameful just being human
No it's old as original sin that
White lice always creepin' in
And international war criminals (war criminal)
Situation is typical (war criminal)
Weapons of destruction, they're just gasoline and petroleum (war criminal)
And are you sticking 'round to see what happens
Will they stick around to see what happens
International rules of war, they get spoken
when it suits someone to have them broken
Its funny how they'll go on and define terror
as killing and exploding things to force your own agenda
But international war criminal (war criminal)
Situation is critical (war criminal)
Weapons of destruction, they are gasoline and petroleum (war criminal)
And are you sticking 'round to see what happens (war criminal)
And are you sticking 'round to see what happens (war criminal)
And will they stick around to see what happens (war criminal)
The international war criminals (war criminal)
The international war criminals (war criminal)
The information, oh it's minimal (war criminal)
International war criminals
International war criminals
International war criminals
In "International War Criminal," The Slackers are reflecting on political power games and the abuses of power committed by those who rule the international community. The song is imbued with social criticism and cynicism about the establishment, as well as the media's limited coverage of the subject. It is apparent from various lines in the lyrics that the song alludes to the Iraq War, which was a topical issue at the time of its release in 2004.
The opening lines suggest that the singer has been taught a distorted interpretation of the Cold War and geopolitical events in general. They paint a picture of a global power on the brink of collapse, with instability in the Middle East threatening to trigger a domino effect. However, instead of focusing on military aggression and weapons of mass destruction, the song points a finger at how petroleum has been weaponized as a tool of power and control, arguing that this is the main weapon of war criminals today.
The song's chorus is a biting critique of war criminals who violate international law, with the verses drawing attention to examples of crimes against humanity committed in the name of political power. The notion of being human is depicted as shameful, with the lyrics lamenting how, throughout history, there have been repeated atrocities committed as a result of a small group of people expending human lives for relative gain or power.
Line by Line Meaning
When I was young all them teachers taught me
In my early years, my teachers educated me
In the old books that their Cold War bought me
The books I studied were obtained during the Cold War era
They said like dominoes this whole wide world could
They believed the whole world could act like dominoes
Just fall to pieces like they wished that old Middle East would
Just like they desired the old Middle East to fall apart
But international war criminal (war criminal)
Referring to those who commit war crimes on an international level
Information is minimal (war criminal)
Limited information is available about their actions
Their weapons of destruction they are gasoline and petroleum (war criminal)
War criminals use fuel as their primary destructive weapon
And are you sticking 'round to see what happens
Are you willing to observe the consequences of their actions?
I heard they found one (I heard they found one)
Rumors suggest that an international war criminal was found
While in a hole, man (in a hole, man)
This person was hiding in a hole
White lice crawlin' (white lice crawlin')
This person was covered in lice
on his brown skin (on his brown skin)
The lice were easily visible on his skin
But ain't it shameful just being human
It is shameful to be a part of humanity
No it's old as original sin that
This is a problem that has lasted since the beginning of history
White lice always creepin' in
Lice are always present, no matter the situation
And international war criminals (war criminal)
Referring to those who commit war crimes on an international level
Situation is typical (war criminal)
This situation is common for war criminals
Weapons of destruction, they're just gasoline and petroleum (war criminal)
Fuel is commonly used by war criminals as their weapons
Will they stick around to see what happens
Are they willing to observe the consequences of their actions?
International rules of war, they get spoken
International rules of war are often discussed
when it suits someone to have them broken
These rules are broken when it benefits someone
Its funny how they'll go on and define terror
It is ironic how they define terrorism
as killing and exploding things to force your own agenda
While their actions are those of terrorism
Situation is critical (war criminal)
The situation is extremely serious
And are you sticking 'round to see what happens (war criminal)
Are you willing to observe the consequences caused by war criminals
And will they stick around to see what happens (war criminal)
Are the war criminals willing to see the consequences of their actions?
The international war criminals (war criminal)
Referring to those who commit war crimes on an international level
The information, oh it's minimal (war criminal)
There is very little information about these war criminals
International war criminals
Referring to those who commit war crimes on an international level
Contributed by Parker H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@floridaman1776
Still great in these times we are going through
@Soljah-ch2wq
Brilliant lyrics, brilliant sound.
@actionjackson5646
This song seems pretty relevant right now.
@bzztbzzt4385
BEST SONG LIVE
@perrywoodman7544
I want to know how long they have been recording? THIS IS GREAT!
- Xterraist
I ❤️ Nussance though.
- ST. OLE WARMACHINE
MERS C O'BROTHERS ❤️!
ADMIRALLY YOURS,
-ADMIRAL LUNGS of ACC
COMMANDER ROGUE NATIONS GLOBAL UNITED DEFENSE
@homunculus531
Voted in UNSC ! I vote YES !
@perrywoodman7544
The perfect song for today!
STAY SAFE.
- Admiral Lungs
MERS C ME?
I.Y.A.A.Y.A.S.!
@bilges9536
Dope songz dis songz da dope
@bilges9536
I agree
@bilges9536
+1