Musical Worldview: Iris Dement: "Going Down To Sing In Texas"

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“. . . I'm so glad Jesus drove those moneychangers out of the church
He did not mince his words for fear that their feelings might get hurt
He spoke truth to power, He stood up for the poor
The church today wouldn't even let him through the door
I'm so glad Jesus drove those moneychangers out of the church

I know a couple of Muslims and they seem like pretty decent folks to me
I'd take anyone of them over that evangelist I'm watchin' on T.V.
You wanna ban something? I got a plan
Let's ban hate from every corner of our land
Well I know a couple of Muslims and they seem like decent folks to me

What's the deal with all these war criminals who get to walk around free
Like that president who lied about WMD
Hundreds of thousands of people are lying in their graves
Celebrities are calling him the sweet new friend they made
What's the deal with all these war criminals out walkin' around free . . . ”

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Musical Worldview: Rikki Ililonga, "My Destiny"

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“I know my destiny
so I”m free, my mind is clear
so take this love that I give
because I won’t be around for too long . . .

Darkness is the brother of Light
Awareness comes after a fight
The Truth of life is a mystery
but happiness is a love supreme

Let’s share what life has to give
Let’s love without any regrets . . .”

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Musical Worldview: Yo La Tengo, "Until It Happens"

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“Prepare to die
Prepare yourself while there's still time
It's simple to do
And then it happens to you”

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Musical Worldview: the Beach Boys, "I Know There's An Answer"

“I know so many people who think they can do it alone
They isolate their heads and stay in their safety zones

Now what can you tell them
And what can you say that won't make them defensive
I know there's an answer
I know now but I have to find it by myself

They come on like they're peaceful
But inside they're so uptight
They trip through their day
And waste all their thoughts at night

Now how can I come on
And tell them the way that they live could be better
I know there's an answer
I know now but I have to find it by myself”

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Musical Worldview: Fugazi, "Merchandise"

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When we have nothing left to give
There will be no reason for us to live
But when we have nothing left to lose
You will have nothing left to use

We owe you nothing
You have no control
We owe you nothing
You have no control


Merchandise, it keeps us in line
Common sense says it's by design
What could a businessman ever want more
Than to have us sucking in his store


We owe you nothing
You have no control
We owe you nothing
You have no control

You are not what you own
You are not what you own
You are not what you own
You are not what you own

We owe you nothing
You have no control
We owe you nothing (nothing)
You have no control
We owe you nothing (nothing)
You have no control

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Musical Worldview:: Drew Grow and the Pastors Wives, "Friendly Fire"

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“We cannot quit
We cannot seek escape
Cope or break.
I need a friendly face singing in my choir.”

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Musical Worldview: Caamp, "By and By"

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“Are you a life force?”

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Musical Worldview: Drew Grow and the Pastors Wives, "Bon Voyage Hymn"

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“Darkness weaponizes fear
Questions forge into a spear”

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Musical Worldview: Jaimie Branch: Love Song

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“It’s a love song for Asshole and clowns”

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Musical Worldview: Wonderful World, Beautiful People by Jimmy Cliff

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“Take a look at the world
And the state that it's in today
I am sure you'll agree
We all could make it a better way
With our love put together
Everybody learn to love each other
Instead of fussing and fighting
Cheating but biting
Scandalizing and hating

Baby, we could have a wonderful world, beautiful people”

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Musical Worldview: Caamp, "Wunderbar"

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“Love and grace is what we need”

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Musical Worldview: the Smiths, "I Know It's Over"

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“It takes strength to be gentle and kind”

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Musical Worldview: Akron/Family, "There's So Many Colors"

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“There’s so many colors without the dirty windows”

Musical Worldview: Akron/Family, "Don't Be Afraid, You're Already Dead"

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“Don't be afraid, it's only love”

Musical Worldview (Instrumental Edition): Sonny Rollins, Freedom Suite

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Sonny Rollins :: Freedom Suite

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Musical Worldview: African Head Charge, "Peace And Happiness"

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“All I want is peace and happiness”

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Musical Worldview Project: the Kernal, "U Do U"

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“How long since you loved somebody,
A little more than U DO U?”

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Musical Worldview: Jeff Tobias, "Thank You For Your Service"

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“Don't you feel just a little used as you catch the bait and switch
No one ever threw a brick cos they wanted to get rich”

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Musical Worldview: Jeff Tobias, "We're Here to Help"

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“He had money poisoning
He had too much
We're here to help

You can't hide your love away
You can't take it to the grave”

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Musical Worldview: Love and Rockets, "No New Tale To Tell"

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“People like to hear their names
I'm no exception
Please call my name”

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