HATE IS BACK IN STYLE
Written June 22, 2004

For George, and the thousands he's sent to death's door.

This one's going out to the deceased
Who faded without glory
While the burning effigies of peace
Cast shadows on the true life story

If your brother dies for freedom
How does he get out of purgatory?

This one's going to hurt like a bitch
When the shock and awe are over
Caravans of carcasses line the ditch
As the general plays red rover

It's a bad day for pacifists
But it's a great day for voters

(Chorus:)
Did I just see you smile, my friend?
As the podium sports a brand new crack
It looks like hate's in style again, but then
You're the one who brought it back
How to explain the toll you've taken
Daddy's bringing home the bacon by the coffinload

This one's going out to the families
Shrinking with each rebuilding
We'll never cover up the damage
Or mask the scent of the killing

It's a bad day for optimists
Your glass has just stopped filling

Repeat chorus

The cries of the dead will never be stifled
Even by the bombast of twenty-one rifles...