Attica State [Live] [John/Yoko/Plastic Ono Band]
The U.S. vs. John Lennon Soundtrack · The U.S. vs. John Lennon [Soundtrack] [2006]
[John/Yoko/Plastic Ono Band]
What a waste of human
power
What a waste of human lives,
shoot the prisioners in
the towers
Forthy-three poor widowed
wives
Media blames it on the
prisioners,
But the prisioners did not kill
"Rockefeller pulled the trigger"
That's what the people feel.
Attica, Attica state, we're all
mates with Attica state.
Free the prisioners, free
the judges
Free all the prisioners everywhere,
All they want is truth
and justice
All they need is love and care
They all live in suffocation,
Let's not wathc them die
in sorrow,
Now's the time for revolution,
Give them all chance to grow.
Attica state......
Come together join the movement,
Take a stand for human rights,
Fear and hatred clouds
our judgement,
Free us all from endless
night,
Attica state....
We are all mattes...
We all live in......
Attica, Attica, Attica state
Attica State [Live]
John Lennon's 'Attica State' is a powerful live recording from the 2006 soundtrack of 'The U.S. vs. John Lennon,' featuring his collaboration with Yoko Ono and the Plastic Ono Band. Released as part of a curated collection of Lennon's most significant works, this track captures the raw energy of his protest music era. The song addresses the 1971 Attica Prison riot, reflecting Lennon's deep engagement with social justice and political unrest. Performed with the distinctive acoustic clarity characteristic of his solo and Plastic Ono Band recordings, the track stands as a testament to his ability to translate personal and collective struggles into compelling musical narratives. It remains a defining piece of his discography, showcasing his commitment to using music as a vehicle for commentary on contemporary issues.