Peace, Pollution, Revolution
1972 · MGM 2006 105 · Hollywood, California
- Artist
- Larry Norman
- Title
- Peace, Pollution, Revolution
- Release
- Righteous Rocker, Holy Roller / Peace, Pollution, Revolution
- Year
- 1972
- Label
- MGM # 2006 105
- Format
- 7" · Single
- Language
- English
- Country
- Hollywood, California, USA
- Genre
- Rock · Pop Rock
- Primary theme
- Peace, Protest & Anti-War
Annotation
Christian rock artist, born 8 April 1947 in Corpus Christi, Texas, USA, died 24 February 2008 in Salem, Oregon, USA, released the song "Peace, Pollution, Revolution" (MGM Records # 2006 105), an anti-war song with religious content, which noted some prominent demonstrations, with the narrator saying he "marched for peace in Washington", and "gave blood in Chicago" - probably a reference to the protest and confrontation outside the 1968 Democratic National Convention in Chicago.
Annotation by Justin A. Brummer
Lyrics
English: The word is revolution, but no one's fired a shot / Each side has its battle plans and a million counter plots / And the world is closely watching as we near the battle line / But if you're truly wise you'll keep your eyes on Palestine / The water is polluted and the air is filled with death / Someday it won't be easy to stop and catch your breath / It's all in revelations / It's part of the design / And if you're truly wise you'll keep your eyes on Palestine... / I marched for peace in Washington when things were getting hot / I gave blood in Chicago, went anemic on the spot / I would have hitchhiked to Toronto, but it's all a waste of time / So I'm writing down this song for you / To sing and pass along to you / And if you're truly wise you'll keep your eyes on Palestine... / Revolution... / Peace...
About the artist
American singer-songwriter and pioneer of Christian rock, born 8 April 1947 in Corpus Christi, Texas; died 24 February 2008 in Salem, Oregon. [Source: Wikipedia]
Themes
In collections
1968 Chicago Seven / Eight Songs · Peace, Protest, & Anti-War Songs [War Years]