Peace Sells
Megadeth · Rude Awakening [2009]
I talk to him everyday.
What do you mean, I don't support your system?
I go to court when I have to
What do you mean, I can't get to work on time?
I got nothing better to do.
And, what do you mean, I don't pay my bills?
Why do you think I'm broke? Huh?
If there's a new way,
I'll be the first in line.
But it better work this time.
What do you mean, I hurt your feelings?
I didn't know you had any feelings.
What do you mean, I ain't kind?
Just not your kind.
What do you mean, I couldn't be the President
Of the United States of America?
Tell me something, it's still We the people, right?
If there's a new way
I'll be the first in line
But it better work this time
Can you put a price on peace?
Peace,
Peace sells...,
Peace,
Peace sells...,
Peace sells... but who's buying?
Peace sells... but who's buying?
Peace sells... but who's buying?
Peace sells... but who's buying?
No, peace sells...AH
Peace Sells
Megadeth's "Peace Sells" stands as a defining track from their 2009 album Rude Awakening, continuing the band's legacy of blending technical proficiency with political commentary. Released during a period where the group revisited their early thrash roots while incorporating heavier, modern metal elements, the song exemplifies Dave Mustaine's signature approach to songwriting. It features the band's characteristic interplay between Mustaine's driving guitar riffs and the intricate, rhythmic contributions of guitarist Kirk Hammett. The track delves into themes of societal apathy and the cost of maintaining superficial harmony, a recurring motif in Mustaine's work that critiques the disconnect between public sentiment and reality. As a staple of the album, it reinforces Megadeth's status as a titan of thrash metal, delivering a message that remains as potent today as it was when first recorded.