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Suppose YOU get to pick the song for the RNC convention...what would you pick, and why? (Original Post) Horse with no Name Aug 2012 OP
"I'm a Loser" by the Beatles rurallib Aug 2012 #1
+1 treestar Aug 2012 #34
Steppenwolf - Monster/Suicide teach1st Aug 2012 #2
+1... powerful stuff. . . . .n/t annabanana Aug 2012 #18
My suggestion is a little closer to their character "Eve of Destruction" Siwsan Aug 2012 #3
You know, I've been hearing that song a little too much onecent Aug 2012 #11
REM Bang & Blame from Monster Album Whisp Aug 2012 #4
this Panasonic Aug 2012 #5
my dingaling DonRedwood Aug 2012 #6
Another good one! treestar Aug 2012 #35
Well, there's this one: Buzz Clik Aug 2012 #7
Welcome to the Jungle ~ Guns N' Roses n/t KarenS Aug 2012 #8
Blood Pig by Otep... stlsaxman Aug 2012 #9
As Mitt takes the stage to accept the nomination... Chiyo-chichi Aug 2012 #10
Excellent! n/t Mad_Dem_X Aug 2012 #23
I always thought the first line was treestar Aug 2012 #36
Just a few bars from a Beatles tune ... lpbk2713 Aug 2012 #12
"What A Fool Believes" hatrack Aug 2012 #13
Tell me lies, tell me sweet little lies . . . . Care Acutely Aug 2012 #14
Was just coming here to post that one jsmirman Aug 2012 #17
but it does come dressed in "but we just love the precious babies" Care Acutely Aug 2012 #44
No question - it has to be CCR's "Fortunately Son" Initech Aug 2012 #15
Pink Floyd "the lunatic is in my head" 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #16
"Brain Damage" Mad_Dem_X Aug 2012 #26
Money by Pink Floyd Poiuyt Aug 2012 #48
Who knew the dark side of the moon would describe 2pooped2pop Aug 2012 #51
Too Drunk to Fuck by the Dead Kennedys Scuba Aug 2012 #19
Frank Zappa - Broken Hearts Are For Assholes MichaelSoE Aug 2012 #20
Also, "Dumb All Over" and "Jesus Thinks You're a Jerk." GoCubsGo Aug 2012 #33
LIAR by 3 Dog Night. NashvilleLefty Aug 2012 #21
Under My Thumb - Rolling Stones Freddie Aug 2012 #22
I Wanna Be Sedated tularetom Aug 2012 #24
how about the song OUTSIDE the convention center- stlsaxman Aug 2012 #25
How Can I Miss You When You Won't Go Away Brother Buzz Aug 2012 #27
Your Cheating Heart. broiles Aug 2012 #28
Ooh That Smell - Lynryd Skynrd Freddie Aug 2012 #29
Psycho Killer - Talking Heads. Mz Pip Aug 2012 #30
Ship of fools jberryhill Aug 2012 #31
You're No Good - Linda Ronstadt Freddie Aug 2012 #32
Yes! treestar Aug 2012 #37
Toccata and Fugue in D minor, of course BOG PERSON Aug 2012 #38
the Lacrimosa BOG PERSON Aug 2012 #39
Beck Brewinblue Aug 2012 #40
Jesus Was a Communist Nevernose Aug 2012 #41
Can't remember the song name Arctic Dave Aug 2012 #42
Five Foot High and Rising nt Homer Wells Aug 2012 #68
Taylor Swift's "All you're ever gonna be is mean". Booster Aug 2012 #43
Hit the Road, Jack - Ray Charles Freddie Aug 2012 #45
"They're Coming To Take Me Away!" randome Aug 2012 #46
It's a GOP convention, so 'We're in the Money' WI_DEM Aug 2012 #47
Crazy Train kalli007 Aug 2012 #49
This message was self-deleted by its author DearHeart Aug 2012 #62
great song, but wrong version DearHeart Aug 2012 #64
Rolling Stones- Sympathy For the Devil n2doc Aug 2012 #50
you're so vain rateyes Aug 2012 #52
"So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, goodbye" zbdent Aug 2012 #53
Like A Boss.... Aviation Pro Aug 2012 #54
War Pigs.... mike_c Aug 2012 #55
"One Eyed One Horned Flying Purple People Eater" HopeHoops Aug 2012 #56
I"m a Loser Baby (So why don't you kill me?) Moral Compass Aug 2012 #57
"Born in the USA" Jakes Progress Aug 2012 #58
Sinatra - "Send In The Clowns" HooptieWagon Aug 2012 #59
I would pick The SCAT SCAT MAN song darkangel218 Aug 2012 #60
children of bodom iwillalwayswonderwhy Aug 2012 #61
Good taste! more metalheads on here than i wouldve ever imagined! darkangel218 Aug 2012 #65
Hells Yeah! iwillalwayswonderwhy Aug 2012 #90
I think the theme song from White Pop Jesus would be appropriate Bjorn Against Aug 2012 #63
Am I Evil? Metallica a la izquierda Aug 2012 #66
The Snake Johnny Rivers Grammy23 Aug 2012 #67
I would also recommend Jesus He Knows Me by Genesis, the video suits them perfectly Bjorn Against Aug 2012 #69
White Riot by The Clash Ghost of Tom Joad Aug 2012 #70
"God Bless the USA" by Lee Greenwood - to remind the nation that in GOPland, it's always 1984... reformist2 Aug 2012 #71
"Living in the Past" - Jethro Tull IDemo Aug 2012 #72
That's perfect nt iwillalwayswonderwhy Aug 2012 #91
Horst Wessel ROFF Aug 2012 #73
Dennis Leary's "Asshole" Song AnnieBW Aug 2012 #74
The Flying Lizards version of Money The Second Stone Aug 2012 #75
Any of David Allan Coe racist songs B Calm Aug 2012 #76
Putting on the Ritz bupkus Aug 2012 #77
The Bitch Is Back Iwillnevergiveup Aug 2012 #78
I Am The Slime. alfredo Aug 2012 #79
This tama Aug 2012 #80
NOT .... YOUR'RE SO VAIN.... BUT YOU'RE SO BAIN!! trueblue2007 Aug 2012 #81
When Ann rmoney speaks..I would have "Stupid Girl" by Garbage .... Tikki Aug 2012 #82
Piggies by the Beatles. jillan Aug 2012 #83
Don't Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult VMA131Marine Aug 2012 #84
"I Love the Dead" by Alice Cooper; though the Beatles' "Happiness is a Warm Gun" is good, too NBachers Aug 2012 #85
I Am The Warlock OriginalGeek Aug 2012 #86
"Bring On the Dancing Horses" and "Devil In Disguise" Waiting For Everyman Aug 2012 #87
This is for all the Republicans in the audience ornotna Aug 2012 #88
'Bully in the Alley' by the Oyster Band LeftishBrit Aug 2012 #89
Steve Earle's "Snake Oil." argyl Aug 2012 #92
"Why don't we get drunk and screw" (the poor, women, and minorities). (W/ apologies to Jimmy Buffet) 11 Bravo Aug 2012 #93

teach1st

(5,934 posts)
2. Steppenwolf - Monster/Suicide
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 04:46 PM
Aug 2012

Maybe it would sink in. Probably not, but it would be a gas to hear it played at an RNC.



Once the religious, the hunted and weary
Chasing the promise of freedom and hope
Came to this country to build a new vision
Far from the reaches of Kingdom and pope

Like good Christians some would burn the witches
Later some got slaves to gather riches

But still from near and far to seek America
They came by thousands, to court the wild
But she just patiently smiled and bore a child
To be their spirit and guiding light

And once the ties with the crown had been broken
Westward in saddle and wagon it went
And till the railroad linked ocean to ocean
Many the lives which had come to an end

While we bullied, stole and bought a homeland
We began the slaughter of the red man

But still from near and far to seek America
They came by thousands to court the wild
But she just patiently smiled and bore a child
To be their spirit and guiding light

The Blue and Grey they stomped it
They kicked it just like a dog
And when the war was over
They stuffed it just like a hog

And though the past has its share of injustice
Kind was the spirit in many a way
But its protectors and friends have been sleeping
Now it's a monster and will not obey

The spirit was freedom and justice
And its keepers seemed generous and kind
Its leaders were supposed to serve the country
But now they won't pay it no mind
Cause the people grew fat and got lazy
Now their vote is a meaningless joke
They babble about law and order
But it's all just an echo of what they've been told

Yeah, there's a monster on the loose
It's got our heads into the noose
And it just sits there watchin'

The cities have turned into jungles
And corruption is stranglin' the land
The police force is watching the people
And the people just can't understand
We don't know how to mind our own business
'Cause the whole world's got to be just like us
Now we are fighting a war over there
No matter who's the winner we can't pay the cost

'Cause there's a monster on the loose
It's got our heads into the noose
And it just sits there watchin'

America, where are you now
Don't you care about your sons and daughters
Don't you know we need you now
We can't fight alone against the monster

America, where are you now
Don't you care about your sons and daughters
Don't you know we need you now
We can't fight alone against the monster

America...America...America...America...

Siwsan

(26,257 posts)
3. My suggestion is a little closer to their character "Eve of Destruction"
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 04:48 PM
Aug 2012

Some of the lyrics are a little dated, but it's a song that pops into my mind, alot, when I think of that crowd.

onecent

(6,096 posts)
11. You know, I've been hearing that song a little too much
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 04:56 PM
Aug 2012

lately on the sirius radio in my car....but if it fits it ships...lol

Chiyo-chichi

(3,577 posts)
10. As Mitt takes the stage to accept the nomination...
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 04:55 PM
Aug 2012


Well I don't know why I came here tonight,
I got the feeling that something ain't right,
I'm so scared in case I fall off my chair,
And I'm wondering how I'll get down the stairs,
Clowns to the left of me,
Jokers to the right, here I am,
Stuck in the middle with you.

Well you started out with nothing,
And you're proud that you're a self made man,
And your friends, they all come crawlin,
Slap you on the back and say,
Please.... Please.....

Trying to make some sense of it all,
But I can see that it makes no sense at all,
Is it cool to go to sleep on the floor,
'Cause I don't think that I can take anymore
Clowns to the left of me, Jokers to the right,
Here I am, stuck in the middle with you.

hatrack

(59,583 posts)
13. "What A Fool Believes"
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 04:58 PM
Aug 2012

Other possibilities:

Send In The Clowns
Kill The Poor
What's The Ugliest Part Of Your Body?

Initech

(100,060 posts)
15. No question - it has to be CCR's "Fortunately Son"
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 05:01 PM
Aug 2012

It ain't me.. it ain't me... I ain't no millionaire's son....

 

2pooped2pop

(5,420 posts)
16. Pink Floyd "the lunatic is in my head"
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 05:01 PM
Aug 2012

Don't even know the name and love that song, but it's the first thing that came to mind.

Poiuyt

(18,122 posts)
48. Money by Pink Floyd
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 06:05 PM
Aug 2012

Money
Get away
You get a good job with good pay and you're okay
Money
It's a gas
Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash
New car, caviar, four star daydream
Think I'll buy me a football team

Money
Well, get back
I'm all right Jack
Keep your hands off of my stack
Money
It's a hit
Don't give me that do goody good bullshit
I'm in the high-fidelity first class travelling set
I think I need a Lear jet
Money
It's a crime
Share it fairly
But don't take a slice of my pie
Money
So they say
Is the root of all evil today
But if you ask for a raise
It's no surprise that they're giving none away

GoCubsGo

(32,078 posts)
33. Also, "Dumb All Over" and "Jesus Thinks You're a Jerk."
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 05:36 PM
Aug 2012

I miss Frank badly. I think he'd be having a field day with this crowd if he were still alive.



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Freddie

(9,258 posts)
29. Ooh That Smell - Lynryd Skynrd
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 05:19 PM
Aug 2012

Possibly the only band who wouldn't object to the Repugs using their music as I hear they've gone full RWNJ

Nevernose

(13,081 posts)
41. Jesus Was a Communist
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 05:53 PM
Aug 2012

By Reagan Youth. There's only four lines, repeated, but they're perfect for that pack of hypocrites:

Jesus was a communist
Jesus was a pacifist
Jesus was a communist
Jesus didn't like the rich

 

randome

(34,845 posts)
46. "They're Coming To Take Me Away!"
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 06:03 PM
Aug 2012

By Napolean XIV.

Remember when you ran away
And I got on my knees and begged you
Not to leave because I´d go beserk?
WELL,

You left me anyhow and
Then the days got worse and worse
And now you see I´ve gone completely
out of my mind

AND

(chorus 1):
They´re coming to take me away,
Haha, they´re coming to take me away,
Ho ho, hee hee, ha ha,
To the funny farm
Where life is beautiful all the time
And I´ll be happy to see
Those nice young men
In their clean white coats
And they´re coming to take me AWAY,
HA HAAAA

You thought it was a joke,
and so you LAUGHED, YOU LAUGHED!
When I had said that losing you
Would make me flip my lid,

RIGHT?

You know you laughed.
I HEARD you laugh, you laughed
And laughed and laughed
And then you left,
But now you know I´m utterly mad

AND

(chorus 2):
They´re coming to take me away,
Haha, they´re coming to take me away,
Ho ho, hee hee, ha ha,
To the happy home with trees and flowers
And chirping birds and basket weavers
Who sit and smile and
Twiddle their thumbs and toes
And they´re coming to take me away,
HAHAAAAAAAAA

I cooked your food,
I cleaned your house,
And this is how you pay me back
For all my kind unselfish loving deeds

HUH?

Well, you just wait,
They´ll find you yet,
And when they do, they´ll put you in
the ASPCA, you mangy MUTT,

AND

(chorus 1)
(chorus 2)
(chorus 1 trailing into mumbles in the distance)

Response to kalli007 (Reply #49)

n2doc

(47,953 posts)
50. Rolling Stones- Sympathy For the Devil
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 06:40 PM
Aug 2012

ELO's "Evil Woman" or Hall and Oates' "Rich Girl" for when Ann Rmoney takes the stage

Smashmouth's "Defeat You" for mittens.

Jakes Progress

(11,122 posts)
58. "Born in the USA"
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 07:22 PM
Aug 2012

because if I was a position to pick the theme, I would be a republican. Hence I would be so stupid that I wouldn't listen to the words of the song or have any clue about it's meaning. ronnie's guys did it that way. Deciding things is much easier if you are stupid.

 

darkangel218

(13,985 posts)
65. Good taste! more metalheads on here than i wouldve ever imagined!
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 08:21 PM
Aug 2012

How about some Xasthur then fits perfectly with the GOP mood

Bjorn Against

(12,041 posts)
69. I would also recommend Jesus He Knows Me by Genesis, the video suits them perfectly
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 08:59 PM
Aug 2012
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The Second Stone

(2,900 posts)
75. The Flying Lizards version of Money
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 11:34 PM
Aug 2012

That's what they want. It's so honest that I would doubt that they would do it.

 

B Calm

(28,762 posts)
76. Any of David Allan Coe racist songs
Sun Aug 26, 2012, 11:42 PM
Aug 2012

would be fitting for the republicans, but if I were to choose I would pick "I'm a loser" by the Beatles!

trueblue2007

(17,203 posts)
81. NOT .... YOUR'RE SO VAIN.... BUT YOU'RE SO BAIN!!
Mon Aug 27, 2012, 12:46 AM
Aug 2012


Published on May 5, 2012 by BeauChiocchi

A musical tribute to the financial accomplishments of Mitt Romney. You can find the lyrics posted at http://www.rfpster.com/uncategorized/youre-so-bain-lyrics/ For more provocative, interesting and humorous political videos, please visit WWW.POLITIVIDS.COM

Tikki

(14,556 posts)
82. When Ann rmoney speaks..I would have "Stupid Girl" by Garbage ....
Mon Aug 27, 2012, 12:47 AM
Aug 2012

playing along with her yapping.



..."all you had you wasted..."


Tikki

jillan

(39,451 posts)
83. Piggies by the Beatles.
Mon Aug 27, 2012, 12:52 AM
Aug 2012

Have you seen the little piggies
Crawling in the dirt
And for all the little piggies
Life is getting worse
Always having dirt to play around in.

Have you seen the bigger piggies
In their starched white shirts
You will find the bigger piggies
Stirring up the dirt
Always have clean shirts to play around in.

In their sties with all their backing
They don't care what goes on around
In their eyes there's something lacking
What they need's a damn good whacking.

Everywhere there's lots of piggies
Living piggy lives
You can see them out for dinner
With their piggy wives
Clutching forks and knives to eat their bacon.

OriginalGeek

(12,132 posts)
86. I Am The Warlock
Mon Aug 27, 2012, 02:31 AM
Aug 2012

it's the hidden bonus track at the end of Dave Grohl's Probot album and it's sung by Jack Black. It begins with Jack growling in a beelzebubbish way "I'M GOING TO FUCK YOUR LIFE UP..."





I'm going to fuck your life up
I'm going to crush your soul
Two demons stand beside me
And now i'm takin' control

I never sleep
I got a sinister plan
Your world is weak
And i'm overtakin' command

Because i am the warlock
I am the warlock

I'm going to fuck your mind up
And you'll be writhing in pain
Stare deep into my scepter
Now you're goin' insane

You try to run and hide
?
You try to gather up your army
Now you're making me laugh

I whisper the ancient scriptures
I drink the blood of the lamb
And as i begin to levitate
This is the day of the damned

I am the warlock
I am the warlock
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