Peace Sells

Every now and then I rediscover a really good song. This song came on the radio and for some reason THIS time I heard the lyrics and got the sarcasm of it all:



What do you mean, "I don't believe in God"?
I talk to him everyday.
What do you mean, "I don't support your system"?
I go to court when I have to
What do you mean, "I can't get to work on time"?
I got nothing better to do.
And, what do you mean, "I don't pay my bills"?
Why do you think I'm broke? Huh?
If there's a new way,
I'll be the first in line.
But it better work this time.
What do you mean, "I hurt your feelings"?
I didn't know you had any feelings.
What do you mean, "I ain't kind"?
Just not your kind.
What do you mean, "I couldn't be the President
Of the United States of America"?
Tell me something, it's still "We the people, " right?
If there's a new way
I'll be the first in line
But it better work this time
Can you put a price on peace?
Peace,
Peace sells,
Peace,
Peace sells,
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
No, peace sells

a reply to: dfnj2015

No doubt it's a good song, Mustaine is an absolute plank though

a reply to: Zcustosmorum

As relevant today as it was back then , how far we've come.

yeah, dave's an ass but great song and great band!! my favorite album is countdoun to extinction and fave song is holy wars

thanks for this post

originally posted by: dfnj2015
Every now and then I rediscover a really good song. This song came on the radio and for some reason THIS time I heard the lyrics and got the sarcasm of it all:

What do you mean, "I don't believe in God"?
I talk to him everyday.
What do you mean, "I don't support your system"?
I go to court when I have to
What do you mean, "I can't get to work on time"?
I got nothing better to do.
And, what do you mean, "I don't pay my bills"?
Why do you think I'm broke? Huh?
If there's a new way,
I'll be the first in line.
But it better work this time.
What do you mean, "I hurt your feelings"?
I didn't know you had any feelings.
What do you mean, "I ain't kind"?
Just not your kind.
What do you mean, "I couldn't be the President
Of the United States of America"?
Tell me something, it's still "We the people, " right?
If there's a new way
I'll be the first in line
But it better work this time
Can you put a price on peace?
Peace,
Peace sells,
Peace,
Peace sells,
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
No, peace sells

Ridiculously underrated songwriter.

a reply to: dfnj2015

Here's another speed metaller from the same era. Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass.

The bio-sphere, the place we live
It seems like we don't give a damn
Other species flushed down the tubes
We need another race to rape
The way we live we will destroy
Every other living thing
'Til none are left except our race
And then we will destroy ourselves

Another oil spill
Atomic waste displaced
Another forest dies
Bring on the acid rain

Slightly insane, the type of greed
That makes a world unfir for life
Toxic wastes destroy the seas
While poison gas pollutes the air
A waste of life, while no one cares
The earth becomes a giant tomb
Critical mass will be achieved
And ruins will be all that's left

Another oil spill
Atomic waste displaced
Another forest dies

A Hell on Earth, what we create
Dragging life to death with us
All living things destroyed or used
By shortsighted human beeings
We do these things, let them be done
Apathy creates despair
The damage done will be too great
The world wounded beyond repair

Another oil spill
Atomic waste displaced
Another forest dies

Songwriters: ANTHONY BRAMANTE,DANNY LILKER,GLENN EVANS,JOHN CONNELLY
© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
For non-commercial use only.

a reply to: dfnj2015

Thank you for sharing! Great song!

originally posted by: Kandinsky
a reply to: dfnj2015

Here's another speed metaller from the same era. Nuclear Assault - Critical Mass.

The bio-sphere, the place we live
It seems like we don't give a damn
Other species flushed down the tubes
We need another race to rape
The way we live we will destroy
Every other living thing
'Til none are left except our race
And then we will destroy ourselves

Another oil spill
Atomic waste displaced
Another forest dies
Bring on the acid rain

Slightly insane, the type of greed
That makes a world unfir for life
Toxic wastes destroy the seas
While poison gas pollutes the air
A waste of life, while no one cares
The earth becomes a giant tomb
Critical mass will be achieved
And ruins will be all that's left

Another oil spill
Atomic waste displaced
Another forest dies

A Hell on Earth, what we create
Dragging life to death with us
All living things destroyed or used
By shortsighted human beeings
We do these things, let them be done
Apathy creates despair
The damage done will be too great
The world wounded beyond repair

Another oil spill
Atomic waste displaced
Another forest dies

Songwriters: ANTHONY BRAMANTE,DANNY LILKER,GLENN EVANS,JOHN CONNELLY
© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
For non-commercial use only.

🤘🤘🤘🤘one of my favorites!

Peace sells? Not so sure about that. I think people love to buy peace blueprints on credit. When you start building peace and actually need to pay for it, nobody wants to actually pay.

Megadeth, what Metallica was supposed to sound like! Dave is bad ass, one angry dude!

Megadeth and Nuclear Assault. Two of my seriously all time favs. Got to see Megadeth in concert and it was amazing.

Another timely piece.. modern in it's age.

...
We came to take control
We came to sell you freedom
We came to burn you down
We came to brainwash children
...

originally posted by: gortex
a reply to: Zcustosmorum

As relevant today as it was back then , how far we've come.

"This IS the news"!

a reply to: TimHeller

Best song they ever wrote and definitely my favourite...

Helloween - Twilight of the Gods.