A song from 2011 with relevant, prophetic lyrics

[CrimsonTidegirl]

Iced Earth- “Dystopia”

This song may not be for everyone because it’s Metal, but the lyrics describe what we are facing today. I apologize if the link doesn’t work.

https://youtu.be/XtmxI79uPPc

[CrimsonTidegirl]

https://youtu.be/XtmxI79uPPc

[CrimsonTidegirl]

https://youtu.be/XtmxI79uPPc

[foundedonpurpose]

Try this. Muse, Uprising.

I’ll stop at this. I grew up in the 70’s and 80’s. My the songs I could post.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wrH5ajuAhTU

[Repeal The 17th]

I like The Temptations-Ball Of Confusion-1970
(it was a mere 50 years ago, after all...)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-9poCAuYT-s

People moving out, people moving in
Why, because of the color of their skin
Run, run, run but you sure can’t hide
An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth
Vote for me and I’ll set you free
Rap on, brother, rap on

Well, the only person talking about loving their brother is the preacher
And it seems nobody’s fit to study learning but the teacher
Segregation, determination, demonstration, integration
Aggravation, humiliation, obligation to our nation
Ball of confusion
Oh yeah, that’s what the world is today

The sale of pills are at an all time high
Young folks walking round with their heads in the sky
The cities aflame in the summer time
And oh, the beat goes on

Evolution, revolution, birth control, the sound of soul
Shooting rockets to the moon, kids growing up too soon
Politicians say more taxes will solve everything
And the band played on

Round and around and around we go
Where the world’s headed, nobody knows

Great googa-mooga, can’t you hear me talking to you
Just a ball of confusion
Oh yeah, that’s what the world is today

Fear in the air, tension everywhere
Unemployment rising fast, the Beatles new record’s a gas
And the only safe place to live is on an Indian reservation
And the band played on

Eve of destruction, tax deduction, city inspectors, bill collectors
Mod clothes in demand, population out of hand, suicide, too many bills
Hippies moving to the hills,
people all over the world are shouting, end the war
And the band played on

[certrtwngnut]

If these guys are young there may still be hope for us. Some of these metal songs have great lyrics. This is one of them.

[Migraine]

Thanks for posting this. I am not a metal afficionado; but right after 9/11 these guys put out an album “Glorious Burden”, very patriotic, a la Iron Maiden ‘battle of britain’. I bought the album and listened as often as my ears and sensibilities could stand.

I like this ‘dystopia’ piece. Again not my kind of sound, but as metal goes, these guys are good.

[paintriot]

Have you listened to the Iced Earth album- The Glorious Burden? Also his solo album Sons of Liberty?

[DoodleBob]

Thank you. It could be a little more inspired - the first minute borrowed heavily from Zeppelin's "How Many More Times?" but those sods ripped that tune from several places.

For this kind of metallic dystopia I prefer Electric Eye by Judas Priest. Thank you for posting "new" music.

[Professional]

Dark times and music...

This was a new release this year (rock/alternative)... and man the lyrics totally fit, so I made this fan video for the song.

The band liked my video and made a comment.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iz9d8i4ieZE&t

[Tacrolimus1mg]

So true. Man, I haven’t listened to Iced Earth in ages.

“Joan of Arc” by In This Moment is also pretty applicable right now.

[CrimsonTidegirl]

Thanks. I will check out that recommendation.

[CrimsonTidegirl]

I absolutely love that song. A couple of days ago, I played it and it really fired me up.

We must be around the same age because I also grew up in the 70’s and 80’s.

In fact, as much as I hate to admit it, today is my 50th birthday. Very fitting that my most dreaded birthday is in 2020, LOL. (At least I don’t look fifty, lol.)

[CrimsonTidegirl]

Wow! Great job!

I can see why they commented on your video.

I wish I were that talented.

[CrimsonTidegirl]

Great song!

I used to have some classic American Top 40 With Casey Karen shows and that song was included on one of the shows.

Please don’t mention the words “50 years” because I turn 50 today. As if 2020 wasn’t bad enough, lol.

[CrimsonTidegirl]

Not yet, but it’s on my “to do” list.

[CrimsonTidegirl]

Judas Priest is great.

[CrimsonTidegirl]

You’re welcome:)

Somehow I missed “ Glorious Burden”.

Thanks for the recommendation. I’ll add it to my playlist.

[CrimsonTidegirl]

I agree.

Many people dismiss Metal, but many Metal songs are intelligent and strangely prophetic.

[certrtwngnut]

My older son plays in a band called “Blood Feast”. They play what I guess would be called thrash metal.
He is the guitar player for them. They have played all over the world and have a faithful following. I personally enjoy metal but not the stuff that my son plays. He also plays in a Metallica cover band called “Death Metallic” which I enjoy. Unfortunately with this virus thing the fests they were supposed to play in Europe & South America were cancelled.

[CrimsonTidegirl]

I’m sorry that your son’s shows were canceled.

This Kung Flu is destroying everything.