Music And Politics - The Disposable Heroes Of Hiphoprisy

Track 10. 'Music And Politics'. From the album 'Hypocrisy Is The Greatest Luxury' Written by M. Franti Hiphoprisy is: Michael Franti & Rono Tse Musicians: Michael Franti - Vocals Rono Tse - Angle Grinder, Tire Rims, Chains, Break Drums, Electronic Springs, Sheet Metal & Steel Drums Charlie Hunter - Guitar Programming and Musical Arrangements by Mark Pistel & Michael Franti Mixed by Jack Dangers, Mark Pistel Engineered by Pete Scatturo, John Baker Post production engineering by Jeff Mann ♪♫ If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics I would tell you that sometimes it's easier to desire and pursue the attention and admiration of a hundred strangers than it is to accept the love and loyalty of those closest to me And I would tell you that sometimes I prefer to look at myself through someone elses eyes Eyes that aren't clouded with the tears of knowing what an asshole I can be, as yours are. If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics I might be able to listen in silence to your concerns rather than hearing everything as an accusation or an indictment against me And I would tell you that sometimes I use sex to avoid communication it's the best escape when were down on our luck But I can express more emotions than laughter, anger, and lets fuck If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics I would tell you that I pooped in my own dog dish And sometimes I would rather face not eating than face licking it clean And admitting when I'm selfish And I'd tell you that I'm suffering from the worst type of loneliness The loneliness of being misunderstood, or more poignantly the loneliness of being afraid to allow myself to be understood If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics I would tell you that the personal revolution is far more difficult and the first step in any revolution If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics If ever I would stop thinking about music and politics I would tell you that music is the expression of emotion And that politics is merely the decoy of perception. ♪♫ Note: This album is dedicated to Tahan K. Jones, the first African-American conscientious objector from the Iraqi slaughter, and to all others who refused to kill or be killed in the name of the New World Order, and to the infamy of those who did and were. ~ [Many thanks to the copyright owners UMG for allowing this to be heard on YouTube] ~ ☺