I’ll be sure to check them out. Thanks.
I tried to decipher the lyrics from their song Libertarian Youth (on The Acts of the Apostles - 1986, and Smash the Spectacle EP - 1984). Had to listen to both versions to figure it out.
Your body is a gift to the nation
The result of a man and a woman’s frustration
Your taught to believe the unbelievable
Your taught to accept the unacceptable
The lies your told are painted as true
Thought and questions won’t come from you
A school of thought is a school of the mind
Self realization is not for your kind
In the stream you swim, in the stream they set
And it is yourself, and they make you forget
They train you for work, they teach you a trade
One of the many willing servants they’ve made
We’re the factory product for the office elite
Don’t attack one another (…)
If you protest they’ll lock you away
Though you only feel anger because they made you that way
Is it surprising that you salute the nation
When you are wide aware of the degradation?
You’re a living a crime by obeying the law
Have you ever thought why and what it is for?
It’s for breaking!
You work for the nation until you die
While they just stole it, ever wonder why?
Your body is useless, it now lays dead
All because you’re so easily led
Did you ever possess a thought inside your head?
Open up the floodgates, paint us black and red
Use your own head, use your own head, use your own head
It’s your life, live it
A couple from Mr. Jordan:
Metal is great. I think someone somewhere mention Metallica’s song “Don’t Tread on Me.” I’ve read somewhere on the internet that James Hetfield is a libertarian, but who knows.
I dabble with songwriting myself. I love rock n’ roll. I thought I would shamelessly share one of my own songs, “Economic Stimulus Blues.” You can listen to and download it for free here. It’s track # 7 on my album.
I haven’t heard the Kinks mentioned yet, and I’m a huge fan. I was somewhat surprised to hear the libertarian tone of many of their songs. Although, I don’t know for sure what Ray Davies’ political/economic leanings are. Check out the “Muswell Hillbillies” album. A snippet from the lead track, “20th Century Man”:
I was born in a welfare state
Fueled by beauracracy
Controlled by civil servants
And people dressed in grey
Got no privacy
Got no liberty
'Cause the 20th century people
Took it all away from me
And they were saying that back in 1971 England; sheesh, not much has changed. Other good anti-state songs on the album include “Acute Schizophrenia Paranoia Blues” , “Here Come the People in Grey”, and “Uncle Son.” You could also check out “Brainwashed” from the Kinks album Arthur, and “Gotta Be Free” from the Lola vs. Powerman album.
Derek Webb has a great song, “Savior on Capital Hill” on his album The Ringing Bell. May not be strictly libertarian, but I heard that he endorsed Ron Paul.
I’m sure there are plenty of good punk songs that are anti-state; “God Save the Queen” from the Sex Pistols comes to mind. Although, I suspect much of the punk movement tends more toward socialism than free markets.
Most of the stuff from Nashville Pussy. Ain’t Your Business “… that badge doesn’t make you the boss…”, The Late Great USA “…back in the land of worthless cash and non-stop cops…”… tracks can be heard on http://www.nashvillepussy.com/home since there’s very little on YouTube.
And if you happen to see one of their ultra-rare “Jesus on Motorcycle” t-shirts give me a shout.