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And the walls came down
They'd all been warned
And the walls came down
They juststood there laughing
They're not laughing anymore
The walls came down
Sanctuary fades
congregation splits
Nightly military raids
The congregation splits
It's a song of assassins
Ringin' in your ears
We got terrorist thinking
Playing on fears
Well they blew the horns
And the walls came down
They'd all been warned
But the walls came down
I do't think there are any Russians
And there ain't no Yanks
Just corporate criminals
playin' with tanks
"Shaka, when the walls fell"
Temba, his arms wide.
"Shaka, when the walls fell"
Song was actually released 1983 n the Modern Romans Album... Best of was released in 1989 So you were dead on.
Thanks. I thought I was losing my mind thinking it was early-mid 1980s
This song could have been written on a stage after a few beers. No talent. Honestly, I don't respect a band that just produces filler and lives off their reputation earned from a couple song, and now they're coasting. That's The Call.
You are indeed quite the fool! The four most powerful lines of lyrics ever written are contained within this song!
I don't think there are any Russians
And there ain't no Yanks
Just corporate criminals
playin' with tanks
This song could have been written on a stage after a few beers. No talent. Honestly, I don't respect a band that just produces filler and lives off their reputation earned from a couple song, and now they're coasting. That's The Call.
Having seen them live twice, and owning all of their recorded music, I could not disagree more. They were VERY talented musicians; Michael Been especially.
This song could have been written on a stage after a few beers. No talent. Honestly, I don't respect a band that just produces filler and lives off their reputation earned from a couple song, and now they're coasting. That's The Call.
And, what are YOU good at? ...eh?
God damn good. Nuf ced.
Yep!! ..."Call" me anytime!!
Song was actually released 1983 n the Modern Romans Album... Best of was released in 1989 So you were dead on.
Always wanted to say something similar.
Say something once, why say it again ...
I do't think there are any Russians
And there ain't no Yanks
Just corporate criminals
playin' with tanks
Well, if that's the mood you're in, how about Leonard Cohen "The Future":
Give me crack and anal sex
Take the only tree that's left
and stuff it up the hole
in your culture
Give me back the Berlin Wall
give me Stalin and St. Paul
I've seen the future, brother:
it is murder.
OK, I had to go back 6 years in these comments to find someone who thought this too. Now back to more productive things, like arguing with my husband.
Well, I don't believe there are any Russians
and there ain't no Yanks
just CORPORATE CRIMINALS
playing with tanks!
I miss Michael Been and the music he brought forth into the world.
Me Too!
Not when I've seen him - fortunately.
That diss on "Bang the Drum All Day" just ripped the heart out of every overweight Packers' fan, as they play it every time one of their heroes hits paydirt at Lambeau (which happened to be SIX TIMES IN THE FIRST THREE QUARTERS vs. The Vikes in a 42 - 10 rout last Oct. 2).
Where have you gone, Joe Kapp?
I do't think there are any Russians
And there ain't no Yanks
Just corporate criminals
playin' with tanks
Nice—never saw Todd live.
What's the rest of his show like?
I'm guessing "Bang the Drum All Day" has to be in there, right?
Not when I've seen him - fortunately.
Nice—never saw Todd live.
What's the rest of his show like?
I'm guessing "Bang the Drum All Day" has to be in there, right?
Feels like apt political commentary tonight… the second Tuesday of November, 2014
Other multi generational artists on RP:
George and Dani Harrison
Butch Trucks (Allman Bros) and Derek Trucks
Who else?
Johnny & Roseanne Cash? Bob & Jacob Dylan?
Other multi generational artists on RP:
George and Dani Harrison
Butch Trucks (Allman Bros) and Derek Trucks
Who else?
I like his son's band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
justin4kick wrote:
The vocals sound a bit like David Byrne. But David is much more creative in song writing.
The vocals sound a bit like David Byrne. But David is much more creative in song writing.
That's just sad.
Pathetic I'd say...
-1 major sucko-barfo.
That's just sad.
Good thing we got RP ! Ya never know when they'll play a gem like this. One of the better 80's bands, jmo.
One of the top rock anthems of that decade. A simple classic.
didn't miss it this time.... and the walls came down
Good thing we got RP ! Ya never know when they'll play a gem like this. One of the better 80's bands, jmo.
didn't miss it this time.... and the walls came down
This was released in 1989. The walls (or at least one) DID come down....
BRILLIANT!
-1 major sucko-barfo.
And there ain't no Yanks
Just corporate criminals
Playing with tanks
My how our world has changed! Not! Winning!
This song is good for the ears...
THIS SONG IS GOOD FOR NOTHING!
LITERALLY!
And there ain't no Yanks
Just corporate criminals
Playing with tanks
tzzzz...!!!
Some people have CERTAINLY lost their minds!
DAVE - it's you I am talking about!
Waking up!
This song is good for the ears...
I remember when this first came out thinking "what a crappy Talking Heads/David Byrne imitation." Time has mellowed my reaction, and I appreciate the lyrics more now, but I still don't like it that much.
Thanks for that little musical tidbit!
and there ain't no Yanks,
Just CORPORATE CRIMINALS,
playing with TANKS!" And now the Corporate Criminals are about to attack Iran!
Violent agreement!