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Masters of War Lyrics
Artist(Band):Bob Dylan
Come you masters of war
You that build the big guns
You that build the death planes
You that build all the bombs
You that hide behind walls
You that hide behind desks
I just don't want you to know
I can see through your masks
You that never done nothin'
But build to destroy
You play with my world
Like it's your little toy
You put a gun in my hand
And you hide from my eyes
And you turn and run farther
When the fast bullets fly
Like Judas of old
You lie and deceive
A world war can be won
You want me to believe
But I see through your eyes
And I see through your brain
Like I see through the water
That runs down my drain
You fasten all the triggers
For the others to fire
Then you set back and watch
While the death count gets higher
Then you hide in your mansion
While the young people's blood
Flows out of their bodies
And is buried in the mud
You've thrown the worst fear
That can ever be hurled
Fear to bring children
Into the world
For threatening my baby
Unborn and unnamed
You ain't worth the blood
That runs in your veins
How much do I know
To talk out of turn
You might say that I'm young
You might say I'm unlearned
But there's one thing I know
Though I'm younger than you
Even Jesus would never
Forgive what you do
Let me ask you one question
Is your money that good
Will it buy you forgiveness
Do you think that it could
I think you will find
When your death takes its toll
All the money you made
Will never buy back your soul
And I hope that you die
And your death'll come soon
I will follow your casket
In the pale afternoon
And I'll watch while you're lowered
Down to your deathbed
And I'll stand o'er your grave
'Til I'm sure that you're dead
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Review about Masters of War
This song is so powerful it's scary | Reviewer: Salty Jason | 5/13/09
Bob Dylan really put his heart and soul into this song to come up with perfect lyrics to get his point across. The sad truth is that the government really does cause pointless wars for others to fight. It has always been that way and probably always will be.
Great effect!!! | Reviewer: Neville King | 5/11/09
I disagree - There only "appears" to have been no effect on our world by such a powerful song -this is because the world is full of war as mankind will always be power hungry - not only governments but the individuals within governments AND tose who fund governments to best suit their own agenda (ie arms manufacturers who use governments as their middlemen/runners to pedal their filth). There HAS been a great effect however as Dylan's powerful poetry causes people to think and opens up debate - ultimately however, no matter how well he can express his point of view there will always be those at "the top" who like it there and will do anything to stay there. Master's of War is the beginning of a process of changing consciousness and a process adressing such an human abberation must in essence take a long time. To discount the effect of such important artistry is, to quote Uncle Tupelo, "apathy, as your vocal chord's cut out!" God bless people like Dylan, Earle, Springsteen, Farrar, Yussuf Islam, R.E.M, Pearl Jam...etc, etc - at least they ARE "standing up," why doesn't everyone else take a stand???
Makes You Think | Reviewer: Chris | 12/17/08
Bob Dylan is perhaps the greatest song writer to come out of America during the rock era. This song really makes a person think. I commend Bob for his courage in writing and performing this masterpiece. He's still going strong today.
Take heed. | Reviewer: Sergio | 12/11/08
How come nothing has happened since? This song is so old yet the people are still not standing up against the governments misstakes. I hope someone hears this song and thinks twce... Preferably a politician.
So Bob can be a happy man.
Powerful | Reviewer: Todd H. | 1/4/08
Absolutely one of the most powerful songs ever written. It's right up there with The Cure's How Beautiful You Are. This song truly should haunt you every time you hear it.
2 Bobs, 2 great songs | Reviewer: TAH | 10/22/07
THe other Bob is Marley, the other song is "Redemption Song." Both are great songs that speak truth to power. And in response to Ronald Almeida's lament, I must say that speaking truth to power is necessary no matter how fruitless it may seem for, if nothing else, it gives comfort and solidarity to those who may have thought themselves alone in their oppression.
What effect? | Reviewer: Ronald Almeida | 10/8/07
What a great song but what differece has it made sung again and again for the last 40 years?
Goes to show the real colour of humanity.
greats song. | Reviewer: bob | 6/27/07
this song depicks exactly what they are doing to. The government has taken control, and you freedom will soon be gone.
AMEN | Reviewer: Saren | 1/16/05
Very heartfelt song. Haunting. I reccomend noe venable's version as well.
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