Bomb the World
Michael Franti, Michael Franti & Spearhead
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Please, tell me the reason Behind the colors that you fly Love just one nation And the whole world, we divide You won't say, you're sorry There is no other choice God bless the people now Who cannot raise their voice We can chase down all our enemies Bring them to their knees We can bomb the world to pieces But we can't bomb it into peace Whoa, we may even find a solution To hunger and disease We can bomb the world to pieces But we can't bomb it into peace Violence brings one thing More more of the same Military madness The smell of flesh and burning pain So I sing out to the masses Stand up if you're still sane To all of us gone crazy I sing this one refrain We can chase down all our enemies Bring them to their knees We can bomb the world to pieces But we can't bomb it into peace Whoa, we may even find a solution To hunger and disease We can bomb the world to pieces But we can't bomb it into peace And I sing power to the peaceful Love to the peaceful why?all Power to the peaceful Love to the peaceful why?all We may even find a solution To hunger and disease We can bomb the world to pieces But we can't bomb it into peace Say we can chase down all our enemies We can even bring them to their knees We can bomb the world into pieces But we can't bomb it into peace And I sing power to the peaceful Love to the peaceful why?all I sing power to the peaceful Love to the peaceful why?all I sing
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Written by: CARL ROGERS YOUNG, DAVID SHUL, MICHAEL FRANTI
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Band Origin"Bomb the World" is a song by Michael Franti & Spearhead, a band from San Francisco, CA. The band combines different musical elements such as funk, reggae, jazz, folk, and rock.
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Lyrics Meaning"Bomb the World" is a peace anthem. The lyrics "We can bomb the world to pieces, but we can't bomb it into peace", show Franti's advocacy for non-violence and his opposition to the war on terror.
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Release TimeThe song was released in 2003 during the Iraq War, which makes it a direct response to the US's military actions at that time.
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Album Information"Bomb the World" was a part of the album titled "Everyone Deserves Music", which was the 4th album by Michael Franti & Spearhead.
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Acclaimed VersionMichael Franti recorded an acoustic version of "Bomb the World", which was used in the award-winning documentary film, "Body of War".
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Public ResponseThe song became a popular anthem in anti-war protests due to its strong pacifistic message.
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InspirationMichael Franti was inspired to write "Bomb the World”/”We Can’t Bomb the World to Peace" after the 9/11 terrorist attacks and the subsequent military actions initiated by the US.
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Notable PerformanceIn 2005, Franti performed "Bomb the World" in a park to over 10,0000 people before the major peace rally in San Francisco.
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Musical StyleJust like other songs by Michael Franti & Spearhead, "Bomb the World" blends reggae, hip-hop, and funk into an accessible pop framework.
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ReceptionDespite its political undertones, "Bomb the World" has an overall positive reception for its heartfelt sentiments and catchy melody. Critics praise it for its thought-provoking message and its contribution to protest music.
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