Put Down That Weapon
Midnight Oil
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Under the waterline No place to retire To another time The eyes of the world now turn And if we think about it And if we talk about it And if the skies go dark with rain Can you tell me will our freedom remain Put down that weapon or we'll all be gone You can't hide nowhere with the torchlight on And it happens to be an emergency Some things aren't meant to be Some things don't come for free Above the waterline Point the finger yeah point the bone It's the harbour towns That the grey metal ships call home And if we think about it And if we talk about it And if the seas go boiling black Can you tell me what you'll do about that Put down that weapon or we'll all be gone I must know something to know it's so wrong And it happens to be an emergency Some things aren't meant to be Some things don't come for free They keep talking about it They keep talking... Put down that weapon or we'll all be gone You must be crazy if you think you're strong
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Written by: JAMES MOGINIE, MARTIN ROTSEY, PETER GARRETT, PETER GIFFORD, ROBERT HIRST
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10 facts about this song
Band Formation"Put Down That Weapon" is a song by famous Australian rock band Midnight Oil, which was formed in 1972.
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Album ReleaseThe song is from their 1987 album, "Diesel and Dust". This album is considered one of Midnight Oil's most successful releases, and it brought them international fame.
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Anti-War SongThe song is famous for its strong anti-war and anti-violence stance, reflecting the band's stand on various social and political issues.
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InspirationThe lyrics of "Put Down That Weapon" were inspired by the escalating nuclear arms race between the USSR and the USA during the Cold War.
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Music VideoThe song's music video features a disturbing image of a young girl clutching a hand-grenade, underlining its vehement anti-war message.
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Chart PerformanceThe song did well on the charts. It reached number 36 in the Australian Kent Music Report Singles Chart.
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Social ImpactThis song, along with others from the album "Diesel and Dust," played a considerable part in raising awareness about the plight of Indigenous Australians and contributed to the cause of disarmament and peace.
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Band RecognitionThe song, along with the album overall, fortified Midnight Oil's image as a socially conscious band that used its music as a platform to address and comment on socio-political issues.
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Notable PerformancesDuring their world tours, Midnight Oil often included "Put Down That Weapon" in their setlist which further amplified the song's message to a global audience.
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Legacy"Put Down That Weapon" is considered a notable example of protest music from the 1980s, and it continues to be included in Midnight Oil's live performances even after several decades of its release.
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