Peace Sells
Megadeth
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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"? 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 Oh, 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 Oh, 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, no no no no) (Peace sells) (Peace sells, aah)
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Written by: Dave Mustaine
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6 facts about this song
Song Information1. "Peace Sells" is a song by the American thrash metal band, Megadeth, from their 1986 album, "Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?".
2. The song was written by the band's frontman and vocalist, Dave Mustaine.
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Commercial Success3. "Peace Sells" is known as one of Megadeth’s best-known songs and has been a constant in the band's live performances.
4. The song peaked at #76 on the UK Singles Chart in 1986.
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Video and Appearance5. The music video for "Peace Sells" was directed by Robert Longo, who was behind the camera for some of the band's most iconic videos.
6. The video, notoriously, features a young man watching the news, before his father (an exaggerated stereotype of a middle-class conservative) attempts to change the channel, only for the son to retort "That's the way I want it", in tune with the song's lyrics.
7. The MTV News theme was based on the bass riff of "Peace Sells".
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Context and Content8. The song is a critique of American society and government, with Mustaine expressing disillusionment with a system that promotes war and conflict.
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Legacy9. The song's importance was recognized by "Guitar World" magazine, which placed it at number 11 in their list of the "100 Greatest Guitar Solos".
10. "Peace Sells" along with its eponymous album helped Megadeth breakthrough into the mainstream, eventually leading them to be classified as one of thrash metal's "big four", alongside Metallica, Slayer, and Anthrax.
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Other Interesting Facts11. Despite being one of their most well-known songs, "Peace Sells" has never been released as a single in the United States.
12. The album, "Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?" as a whole, is often recognized as a classic of the thrash metal genre.
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