Anti-Nazi Song
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The Nazis vanished without a trace
But the Italians are facist
Still dream of a master race
The history books they tell
Of their defeat at '45
But they all came out of the woodwork
On the day the Nazi died
They say the prisoner at Spandau
Was a symbol of defeat
Whilst Hess remained imprisoned
And the facists; they were beat
So the promise of an Aryan world
Would never materialize
So why did they all come out of the woodwork
On the day the Nazi died
The world is riddled with maggots
The maggots are getting fat
They're making a tasty meal of all
The bosses and bureaucrats
They're taking over the boardrooms
And they're fat and full of pride
And they all came out of the woodwork
On the day the Nazi died
So if you meet with these historians
I'll tell you what to say
Tell them that the Nazis
Never really went away
They're out there burning houses down
And peddling racist lies
And we'll never rest again...
Until every Nazi dies...
Anti-Nazi Song
Chumbawamba's 'Anti-Nazi Song' stands as a stark, satirical departure from the band's usual upbeat pop-rock persona. Released in 1999, the track features a driving rhythm section and a chorus that mimics the style of the group's earlier hit 'Tubthumping,' yet delivers a biting political message. The song serves as a direct commentary on the resurgence of far-right extremism in the United Kingdom during the late 1990s. By adopting a catchy, commercial sound to deliver such a serious subject, Chumbawamba highlighted the absurdity of modern political rhetoric. The recording remains a significant example of the band's ability to blend mainstream appeal with radical political activism, reflecting their commitment to social justice and their willingness to challenge the status quo through music.