Hey new Master of War
You take what you will
You speak from both sides of your mouth
To your puppets
While for profit you kill
You threaten with guns
You threaten with fire
You hide, safe away from the war
While your people grow sicker and tired
And the world suffers on
Because of men just like you
Forever reviled for their bloody ambition
You're nobody new
And we're fed up and mad
We're goddamn mad
That you masters of war
Hold the fate of the world in your bloody hands
With your missiles and bombs
You sow sadness and fear
We'll be clearing the rubble you caused
After you're dead and gone for years
You're infecting the world
With your cancerous thought
And protecting your opulence
That your ill-gotten fortune has bought
Why do you have to rule
What the hell do you need
What is the sickness that drives you
To make all the innocent bleed
Where do you get the right
Where do you get the gall
Your heart is a pit brimming with bad intentions
If you have one at all
What's the point of your life
When you're just going to die
All the power that you amass
Could be gone in the blink of an eye
And I hope you die soon
And all by yourself
You'd better believe me
If I had the chance I would kill you myself
The world is your killing floor
You're a Master of War
@berni1954 Mar 2022
Superb update of the old Dylan classic.
@vivalarayna Feb 2022
I can't pick a favorite line because each one is so spot on. "And the world suffers on... you're nobody new" and "your heart Is brimming... if you had one at all" were strong contenders I got to "and I hope you die soon... I would kill you myself". The pure rage and disgust make this a powerful protest song and your forceful strumming and singing make it an equally enjoyable listen. Well done.
@mikeb Feb 2022
This is quite an awesome song and performance. Ready for prime time.
@tamsnumber4 Feb 2022
This is pretty epic! A really good production and playing. I think there are many that think these thoughts and are all good questions. The style for this song matches the lyric. A really well done song and thanks for sharing it on the Ukraine Thread.
@misterdemp Feb 2022
Great protest song and determined strumming.
@angelinapowersuit Feb 2022
Low gutteral humming is so cool. Your delivery is perfect for the subject of this song, really conveys the anger of the lyrics. And the grittiness of your voice is just perfect for the lead vocal. The guitar strumming, just wow. This song will be taken seriously!!
@trolls2 Feb 2022
really good song I like the straightforward lyrics and anger and the strumming to match and your vocals too-very clear and heartfelt! good questions raised in the song. 'protecting your opulence' 'ill gotten fortune' 'what the @#$% do you need?" etc.