In A World Gone Mad
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So much violence hate and spite
Murder going on all day and night
Due time we fight the non-violent fight
Mirrors, smokescreens and lies
ItÂ’s not the politicians but their actions I despise
You and Saddam should kick it like back in the day
With the cocaine and Courvoisier
But you build more bombs as you get more bold
As your mid-life crisis war unfolds
All you want to do is take control
Now put that axis of evil bullshit on hold
Citizen rule number 2080
Politicians are shady
So people watch your back 'cause I think they smoke crack
I donÂ’t doubt it look at how they act
In a world gone mad itÂ’s hard to think right
So much violence hate and spite
Murder going on all day and night
Due time we fight the non-violent fight
First the ‘War On Terror’ now war on Iraq
WeÂ’re reaching a point where we canÂ’t turn back
LetÂ’s lose the guns and letÂ’s lose the bombs
And stop the corporate contributions that their built upon
Well I’ll be sleeping on your speeches ‘til I start to snore
‘Cause I won’t carry guns for an oil war
As-Salamu alaikum, wa alaikum assalam
Peace to the Middle East peace to Islam
Now don’t get us wrong ‘cause we love America
But thatÂ’s no reason to get hysterica
TheyÂ’re layinÂ’ on the syrup thick
We ainÂ’t waffles we ainÂ’t havinÂ’ it
In a world gone mad itÂ’s hard to think right
So much violence hate and spite
Murder going on all day and night
Due time we fight the non-violent fight
Now how many people must get killed?
For oil families pockets to get filled?
How many oil families get killed?
Not a damn one so whatÂ’s the deal?
ItÂ’s time to lead the way and de-escalate
Lose the weapons of mass destruction and the hate
Say ooh ah whatÂ’s the White House doinÂ’?
Oh no! Say, what in tarnation have they got brewing??!!!!???!!
Well IÂ’m not pro Bush and IÂ’m not pro Saddam
We need these fools to remain calm
George Bush youÂ’re looking like Zoolander
Trying to play tough for the camera
What am I on crazy pills? WeÂ’ve got to stop it
Get your hand out my grandmaÂ’s pocket
We need health care more than going to war
You think itÂ’s democracy theyÂ’re fighting for?
In a world gone mad itÂ’s hard to think right
So much violence hate and spite
Murder going on all day and night
Due time we fight the non-violent fight
In A World Gone Mad
Released by the Beastie Boys, "In A World Gone Mad" stands as a quintessential example of their early hip-hop fusion, blending rock instrumentation with rhythmic vocal delivery. The track exemplifies the group's signature sound from the mid-1980s, characterized by its energetic tempo and socially conscious themes that mirrored the cultural anxieties of the era. As a key component of their discography, the song showcases the band's ability to merge punk energy with street-level storytelling, establishing them as pioneers who expanded the boundaries of the genre. Its enduring appeal lies in its raw authenticity and the seamless integration of live drums and guitars within a hip-hop framework, cementing its place in the history of alternative rap.