Neighbors, nobody loves you like we do.
Neighbors, your government has triumphed in finally making you a public fit for the 21st century.
Never before has a governing body shown so much concern for the economic well-being of its subjects.
Today we have insulated you from countless factions who threathen your financial viability such as the poor; the idealistic foreigners still clinging to their childish notions of social welfare.
Why, you're even kept uninformed of useless propagandist journalism that reports alleged violations of human rights (We all know they wouldn't have been punished if they hadn't been doing something wrong!).
And who better to dispense such blantantly evident factoids but a self-appointed authority like myself?
Acid rain is a thing of the past...
Too many possible causes, too little signifigance for our modern thinking public, besides, industrial manufacturing is at an all time low anyway, who needs those narrow minded laborers.
Too many mouths to feed, and to many burden on the pay roll!
Who needs 'em here in the land of the free time?
Some other ass-backward country will give us what we need by exploiting its uneducated children anyway.
The Internet has expanded our ability to pacify average Americans better than ever by offering fantastical adventures to every corner of the imagination.
Your home office is the window to your world and the heart of your social life.
Such reclusive behavior helps clear the roads and public works from overburden like the lower middle-class and others who depend shamelessly on their government.
Today you are freer than ever to do what you want, provided you can pay for it!
Remember, the first word in USA is US.
We have arrived, neighbors, we are the privileged elite!
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2:22 | No Substance | United States | 12" | 2022 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | Europe | 12" | 2018 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | United States | 12" | 2018 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | United States | 12" | 2018 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | Europe | 12" | 2013 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | Europe | 12" | 2013 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | Europe | 12" | 2013 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | 6997-1 | United States | 12" | 2010 | |
2:22 | No Substance | 6997-2 | Europe | CD | 2008 | |
2:22 | No Substance | CPT-2007 | South Korea | MC | 2007 | |
2:22 | No Substance | ESCA-6949 | Japan | CD | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | 489570-2 | Australia | CD | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | United States | CD | 1998 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | 489570-8 | Germany | MD | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | 83094-4 | United States | MC | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | DRA 489570 4 | Germany | MC | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | United States | 12" | 1998 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | Germany | 12" | 1998 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | DRA 489570 2 | Germany | CD | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | 83094-2 | United States | CD | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | 83094-2/4 | United States | CD | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | 83094 | United States | 12" | 1998 | |
2:22 | Raise Your Voice | DRA 665675 2 | Europe | CD | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | No catalog ID | United States | MC | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | Spain | MC | 1998 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | Russia | MC | 1998 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | Poland | MC | 1998 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | A 006497 | Bulgaria | MC | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | Turkey | MC | 1998 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | 489570-4 | Indonesia | MC | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | 489570 2 | Argentina | CD | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | South Korea | CD | 1998 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | Canada | CD | 1998 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | Canada | CD | 1998 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | Austria | CD | 1998 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | Russia | CD | 1998 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | United States | CD | 1998 | ||
2:22 | No Substance | DRA 489570 9 | Germany | CD | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | 83094-2 | Israel | CD | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | 758.443/2-489570 | Brazil | CD | 1998 | |
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2:22 | The New America | ZK07115 | Russia | CD | 2000 | |
2:22 | The Biggest Killer In American History | PRCD 8519 | United States | CD | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | 83094-2P | United States | CD | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | SAMPCD 4959 | Germany | CD | 1998 | |
2:22 | No Substance | tbd | United States | CD | 1998 |
Edwin
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I always considered this a kind of Voice of God is Government partII type thing, so to speak.
02/05/2008 at 22:26
I always considered this a kind of Voice of God is Government partII type thing, so to speak.
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Bryan
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This piece screams satire from the very beginning because the government does not love its neighbours [the spelling is correct because I am from Canada]. If the government loved its neighbours, it would place its citizens in front of their personal agenda on its list of priorities. This piece continues to reveal the harsh truths of immigrants by stating that they "cling to their childish notions of social welfare." The secrecy of the government is revelaed by labelling the truth as "useless propagandist journalism" because this journalism reveals the areas where the government falls short of providing for its citizens. The bit about how the narrowminded labourers are too many mouths to feed indicates the manner in which governments have sympathy for the business convention of profit maximisation and the exploutation of uneducated children is the act of when an American businesses move its manufacturing plants from America to third-world countries in order to maximise their profits. Hence, considering the fact that this is an address by a politician, this profit maximisation revelation portrays how the government could care less about jobs being lost because these "narrow-minded laborers" are "too many mouths to feed." I believe that the remainder of the words are self-explainitory.
10/30/2006 at 23:54
This piece screams satire from the very beginning because the government does not love its neighbours [the spelling is correct because I am from Canada]. If the government loved its neighbours, it would place its citizens in front of their personal agenda on its list of priorities. This piece continues to reveal the harsh truths of immigrants by stating that they "cling to their childish notions of social welfare." The secrecy of the government is revelaed by labelling the truth as "useless propagandist journalism" because this journalism reveals the areas where the government falls short of providing for its citizens. The bit about how the narrowminded labourers are too many mouths to feed indicates the manner in which governments have sympathy for the business convention of profit maximisation and the exploutation of uneducated children is the act of when an American businesses move its manufacturing plants from America to third-world countries in order to maximise their profits. Hence, considering the fact that this is an address by a politician, this profit maximisation revelation portrays how the government could care less about jobs being lost because these "narrow-minded laborers" are "too many mouths to feed." I believe that the remainder of the words are self-explainitory.
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PhoenixUK
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As a British fan, I think I can describe this "song" better.
To me, this song is formed from the words of an American leader (maybe president), a Republican church leader and general capitalist-supporting Americans. In my eyes, this song is very sarcastic, but truthful. THE CHURCH LEADER is basically saying "Yes, we are the church; give us your money, and you will be blessed by the Lord." So to the Americans out there - do you not think this is true? I have witnessed almost fanatical TV shows where the presenters preach and ask for money. Have a flick through your TV stations, and I'm sure you'll find a channel about that sort of thing. You'll see. THE PRESIDENT/CAPITALIST is saying "Screw the world and its poor people. As long as we are fine, and as long as our economy works, we can exploit them all." And also "You are welcome in this land of the free." But the irony is that nothing is free at all, hence the line {Today you are freer than ever to do what you want, provided you can pay for it!} So, this song is Greg's (or Brian - depending on who wrote the lyrics) speech of irony - the USA may seem like a beautiful country, but in fact, in the background, there's all this shit happening. That's my opinion on this song, and as an English person, the "WE ARE AMERICA - FUCK YOU ALL" message really stands out. Please do not be offended - I don't mean to be rude. 01/29/2006 at 20:52
As a British fan, I think I can describe this "song" better.
To me, this song is formed from the words of an American leader (maybe president), a Republican church leader and general capitalist-supporting Americans. In my eyes, this song is very sarcastic, but truthful. THE CHURCH LEADER is basically saying "Yes, we are the church; give us your money, and you will be blessed by the Lord." So to the Americans out there - do you not think this is true? I have witnessed almost fanatical TV shows where the presenters preach and ask for money. Have a flick through your TV stations, and I'm sure you'll find a channel about that sort of thing. You'll see. THE PRESIDENT/CAPITALIST is saying "Screw the world and its poor people. As long as we are fine, and as long as our economy works, we can exploit them all." And also "You are welcome in this land of the free." But the irony is that nothing is free at all, hence the line {Today you are freer than ever to do what you want, provided you can pay for it!} So, this song is Greg's (or Brian - depending on who wrote the lyrics) speech of irony - the USA may seem like a beautiful country, but in fact, in the background, there's all this shit happening. That's my opinion on this song, and as an English person, the "WE ARE AMERICA - FUCK YOU ALL" message really stands out. Please do not be offended - I don't mean to be rude. |
jon
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This one's pretty self-explanatory. A sarcastic and cynical take on the US government of the time but arguably more relevant now than when it was actually written.
05/02/2005 at 12:21
This one's pretty self-explanatory. A sarcastic and cynical take on the US government of the time but arguably more relevant now than when it was actually written.
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Nicky
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I always saw this song as being sung by the president, at if you look at it closely it kind of makes sence on where I'm coming from. "And who better to dispense such
blantently evident factoids but a self-appointed authority like myself?" is a good example. 04/05/2005 at 21:20
I always saw this song as being sung by the president, at if you look at it closely it kind of makes sence on where I'm coming from. "And who better to dispense such
blantently evident factoids but a self-appointed authority like myself?" is a good example. |
superfabietto
Incomplete
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I think this song is mainly addressed to the American government and to the American way to see the USA the most beautiful place around...it's a sarcastic way to show how Americans feels themselves as brave and strong...in a way it's the same message of American Jesus...Americans can do what they want because they are "the privileged elite" and because of the government really doesn't care about them...they can buy a gun, kill someone, make war, make peace, do what they want without a problem...the government is totally indifferent to the issues people can provide or have...that's my opinion...
02/10/2005 at 11:25
I think this song is mainly addressed to the American government and to the American way to see the USA the most beautiful place around...it's a sarcastic way to show how Americans feels themselves as brave and strong...in a way it's the same message of American Jesus...Americans can do what they want because they are "the privileged elite" and because of the government really doesn't care about them...they can buy a gun, kill someone, make war, make peace, do what they want without a problem...the government is totally indifferent to the issues people can provide or have...that's my opinion...
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Julien
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Yes, not much music in this one but what a message... I almost every time listen to it with tears in the eyes...'Today you are freer than ever to do what you want...provided you can pay for it'...'we have arrived neighbours, we are a privileged elite' and then the guitar. As you must know, I'll be a great movie star (someday)...and I'll win an Oscar shit and...I'll say this song to the self-important audience and I'll end up like this : 'This rage is dedicated to Mister Greg Graffin and Bad Religion ! Keep up the fight !' ...well...wait and see...
07/17/2004 at 02:41
Yes, not much music in this one but what a message... I almost every time listen to it with tears in the eyes...'Today you are freer than ever to do what you want...provided you can pay for it'...'we have arrived neighbours, we are a privileged elite' and then the guitar. As you must know, I'll be a great movie star (someday)...and I'll win an Oscar shit and...I'll say this song to the self-important audience and I'll end up like this : 'This rage is dedicated to Mister Greg Graffin and Bad Religion ! Keep up the fight !' ...well...wait and see...
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Francis Gregoire
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I want to share my thoughts on 'The state of the end of the millennium address'. This song, though not musically rich, sends an interesting message gradually through sarcasm. It starts off by being the good government and then throws the truth right in our faces by saying what those in power really think or unconsciously do. I talked to a lot of BR fans, and I feel I'm the only one who admires this song, please, I would like to know more opinions on the lyrics from other people who loved this song (or hated it too). Thank you.
07/17/2004 at 02:41
I want to share my thoughts on 'The state of the end of the millennium address'. This song, though not musically rich, sends an interesting message gradually through sarcasm. It starts off by being the good government and then throws the truth right in our faces by saying what those in power really think or unconsciously do. I talked to a lot of BR fans, and I feel I'm the only one who admires this song, please, I would like to know more opinions on the lyrics from other people who loved this song (or hated it too). Thank you.
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