No W
Ministry
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If this is really living Why am I so unforgiving Half the world is down the toilet Half is on its way Well if I had a dollar for Every time he hollers: "trust us with your hearts and minds" Or I'll make you pay Trust me Ask me why you're feeling screwed And I'll give you the answer There's a colin, dick, and bush Just a hammerin' away Ask me why you feel deceived And stripped of all your liberties It doesn't take a genius To explain that today Trust me
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Written by: AL JOURGENSEN
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Release"No W" was released in 2004 by Ministry, an American industrial metal band formed in 1981.
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AlbumThe song is featured in the band's ninth studio album, "Houses of the Mole".
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Lyrics ContentThe song's lyrics are a critique of then-president George W. Bush, who is referred to in the song title as "W".
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Music VideoIn the music video, a character bearing a cartoonish resemblance to Bush is shown leading a war, which is another direct criticism of the Bush administration's involvement in the Iraq War.
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Song TitleThe song title is pronounced as 'No W', but when seen typographically, it can also be interpreted as 'No Dubya', with 'Dubya' being a nickname for George W. Bush.
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Awards"No W" received a nomination at the 47th Grammy Awards for Best Metal Performance.
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Live PerformancesDuring live performances, the band would often use the song as an encore, playing it last to end their shows on a politically-charged note.
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Song RemixA remix version of "No W" was also released on the band's 2005 remix album, "RioGrande Blood".
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UsageSamples of George Bush's speeches were used extensively in the song to accentuate the political commentary it represented.
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PopularityDespite the overt political commentary, the song remains one of Ministry's most popular tracks and continues to receive airplay.
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