War Is Peace

from Sad Strange Beautiful Dream by John Nolan

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WAR IS PEACE
We've been solving all our problems by dropping bombs on them
Thank God we've got the TV screen to separate ourselves from reality
We can fantasize that other peoples lives are less important than our own
And it won't matter who dies as long as it's not someone that we know

So now war is peace
Slavery is freedom
And ignorance is strength

These government gangs are bearing their fangs and I'm on the wrong side of the law
But the man on the TV says I can have his help for just a small fee
I'm holding back my laughter, holding back my words, I'll hold on to this drink
I pose no threat to your authority I'm just horrified by the way that you think

You think war is peace
Slavery is freedom
And ignorance is strength

You don’t want to change
You’re afraid and that’s how you’re going to stay

Sometimes I get the feeling that I'm talking in a language I don't speak
I know how to say the words but I don't know what they mean
I had a dream the other night I didn't know if I was dead or alive
I felt conscious and aware and I felt terrified

War is peace
Slavery is freedom
And ignorance is strength

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from Sad Strange Beautiful Dream, released July 29, 2015
John Nolan: Vocals, Melodica, Rhythm & Acoustic Guitars
Ben Homola: Drums & Percussion
Joe Imburgio: Bass
Mike Strandberg: Lead Guitar

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