(what's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love And Understanding
Nick Lowe · Other Songs - Nick Lowe
This wicked world
Searchin' for light in the darkness of insanity.
I ask myself
Is all hope lost?
Is there only pain and hatred, and misery?
And each time I feel like this inside,
There's one thing I wanna know:
What's so funny 'bout peace love and understanding? Oh
What's so funny 'bout peace love and understanding?
And as I walked on
Through troubled times
My spirit gets so downhearted sometimes
So where are the strong
And who are the trusted?
And where is the harmony?
Sweet harmony.
'Cause each time I feel it slippin' away, just makes me wanna cry.
What's so funny 'bout peace love and understanding? Oh
What's so funny 'bout peace love and understanding?
So where are the strong?
And who are the trusted?
And where is the harmony?
Sweet harmony.
'Cause each time I feel it slippin' away, just makes me wanna cry.
What's so funny 'bout peace love and understanding? Oh
What's so funny 'bout peace love and understanding? Oh
What's so funny 'bout peace love and understanding?
About (what's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love And Understanding
Nick Lowe's "(What's So Funny 'bout) Peace, Love And Understanding" stands as a defining track of his mid-1970s British punk and new wave output. Released during a period when Lowe was crafting a sharp, satirical voice that blended rock energy with social commentary, the song captures the chaotic optimism and cynicism characteristic of the era. It features his distinctive vocal delivery and guitar work, establishing him as a key figure in the UK's alternative music scene alongside contemporaries like The Clash and The Sex Pistols. The recording showcases his ability to deconstruct political slogans, turning them into biting critiques of the superficiality often found in counterculture movements. This work remains a staple of his discography, illustrating his commitment to wit and musical innovation that would influence countless subsequent artists in post-punk and indie rock.