To this day, they continue to tour rapidly all over the world, even with Rat splitting his time between them and Discharge. They shared a headlining spot with such acts as Broken Bones, The Adicts, Vice Squad and GBH at the ill-fated British Invasion 2k6 concert festival in San Bernardino, California which ended in mass-rioting and alleged police brutality.
They are currently writing new material for a new album to be released in the near future.
How Do You Sleep
The Varukers Lyrics
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Looking for handouts, looking straight at me
No feelings, no grief, no sense
How do you sleep
I really wonder sometimes with no pennies for the poor
Where they find the millions for senseless fucking war
The Varukers' song "How Do You Sleep?" is a powerful critique of the way in which people can turn a blind eye to the suffering of others, particularly when it comes to the contrast between a lack of resources for the needy and the seemingly limitless amount of money spent on warfare. The lyrics describe a "humanitarian crisis" that the singer has seen on television, while at the same time receiving requests for charity from those in need. Despite this, the singer observes that those asking for charity are met with a lack of empathy or even acknowledgement from those who could help. The refrain, "How do you sleep," serves as a stark condemnation of those who are indifferent to the plight of others.
Line by Line Meaning
Humanitarian crisis, I've seen it on TV
I have witnessed numerous human crises and tragedies on television
Looking for handouts, looking straight at me
People in need are asking me for help and support
No feelings, no grief, no sense
The people who are responsible for these crises lack empathy and compassion
How do you sleep
I am questioning how these people can rest or sleep peacefully despite their inhumane actions
I really wonder sometimes with no pennies for the poor
Despite the lack of resources for the less fortunate, I still wonder where the money for war comes from
Where they find the millions for senseless fucking war
I am questioning how the government can afford to spend millions on violent conflicts but can't allocate enough funds for social welfare
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Anthony Martin, Ian Smith, Brian Ansell, Kevin Frost
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