Friendly Fa$cism

Lyrics

[Intro] Welcome Ladies and Gentlemen To the end of the twentieth century and the arrival of friendly fascism Regrettably, millions will die as before But just think of the tremendous selection and savings you'll gain Of course the loss of freedom and democracy are tragedies, I know But consider the entertainment value contained within And to remind you, it is you, the people Who have mandated this course of our fate so please come with me... [Chorus] Look at the new face of power In America This is your future You can never Leave Who said tyranny can't be fun? Friendly fascism Having so much fun What else do you need? [Verse 1] You'll learn to like what you must do If you resist you are suppressed You are told who to fight and when By Bush the Nazi Fascist Friend Alienating technology Wipes out our sense of community Millions will die just like before We disconnect and start the war We make life a commodity We turn animals into machines Kinder and Gentler slaughterhouse Big business and big government Distract us with entertainment They manufacture our consent While we destroy the environment [L.D. Barkley sample] "What has happened here, is but a sound before the fury of those who are oppressed." "All of us here have realized that wherever there is that struggle, there is a sacrifice!" [Herbert X. Blyden sample] "We ain't gonna quit. You know, you wanna know why we won't ever quit? Because we're one! We're one unit!" "We're tired of being beaten. We're tired of being oppressed." [They Live sample #1] "The poor and the underclass are growing. Racial justice and human rights are nonexistent. They have created a repressive society, and we are their unwitting accomplices." "Their intention to rule rests with the annihilation of a consciousness. We have been lulled into a trance. They have made us indifferent to ourselves, to others... We are focused only on our own gain" "Please, understand, they are safe as long as they are not discovered. That is their primary method of survival. Keep us asleep, keep us selfish, keep us sedated." [Chorus] Look at the new face of power In America This is your future You can never Leave Who said tyranny can't be fun? Friendly fascism Having so much fun What else do you need? [They Live sample #2] "The feeling is definitely there It's a new morning in America Fresh! Vital! The old cynicism is gone We have faith in our leaders! We are optimistic about what becomes of it all! It really boils down to our ability to accept We don't need pessimism There are no limits!"