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Draft Resister

Steppenwolf
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[1969]
Lyrics and music by Steppenwolf
Testo e musica degli Steppenwolf
Album: Monster
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"Draft Resister is a Vietnam era antiwar protest song by Steppenwolf. It appeared on the album Monster which was released in 1969. It tells the story of a man who volunteered to be a soldier and then deserted when he saw what it was all about. The song goes on to praise those who oppose conscription." - en.wikipedia
He was talkin' 'bout the army while he passed his pipe around
An American deserter who found peace on Swedish ground

He had joined to seek adventure and to prove himself a man
But they tried to crush his spirit 'til his conscience ruined their plans

And we thought of those who suffer for the sake of honesty
All those who refuse to follow traitors to humanity

Here's to all the draft resisters who will fight for sanity
When they march them off to prison in this land of liberty

Heed the threat and awesome power of the mighty Pentagon
Which is wasting precious millions on the toys of Washington

Don't forget the Draft Resisters and their silent, lonely plea
When they march them off to prison, they will go for you and me

Shame, disgrace and all dishonor, wrongly placed upon their heads
Will not rob them of the courage which betrays the innocent.

2005/4/27 - 23:00



Language: Italian

Versione italiana di Riccardo Venturi
22 ottobre 2008
RESISTENTE ALLA LEVA

Parlava dell'esercito mentre armeggiava con la pipa,
Un disertore americano che aveva trovato pace sul suolo svedese

Si era arruolato per cercare avventura e per vedere se era un uomo
Ma tentarono di spezzargli la mente finché la sua coscienza non rovinò i loro piani

E noi pensiamo a quelli che soffrono per la loro onestà,
A tutti quelli che si rifiutano di seguire dei traditori dell'umanità

E questa è per tutti i resistenti alla leva che combattono per la sanità mentale
Quando li fanno marciare in galera in questo paese di libertà

Attenti alla minaccia e al tremendo potere del potente Pentagono
Che sta sprecando milioni per i balocchi di Washington

Non dimenticate i Resistenti alla Leva e il loro appello silenzioso e solitario
Quando li fanno marciare in galera, ci vanno per me e per te

Vergogna, disgrazia e disonore sono gettati ingiustamente loro addosso
Ma non derubateli del coraggio che rivela l'innocente.

2008/10/22 - 03:10




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