He's talking about the KKK infiltrating police forces. This was written right after Rodney King was pulled from his car and beaten to a pulp. It could have been written last week.
Lil history lesson on why this band is smart AF: Zack de la Rocha (singer/songwriter) is the son of one of the first chicano art collective muralists and grandson of a Mexican revolutionary who fought in the Mexican Revoloution. Tom Morello (guitarist/songwriter) is a Harvard graduate (with honors, majored in political science). He is the son of Kenya's first ambassador to the United Nations, his great-uncle was the first elected president of Kenya, his aunt was the first woman to serve the legislature of Kenya. His mother was a school teacher, who also started the ANTI CENSORSHIP group Parents for Rock and Rap.
When Portland protesters were recorded playing / singing this song at the federal agents, Tom Morello's reaction was essentially, 'great, that's what the song is there for'
Dang, I was so excited to see y’all did a reaction to this song and SO BUMMED to see it. You’ve got our attention. Now it’s time to read these lyrics, understand what this song is about and re-record this video. I don’t know if you read your comments, but this song is so important.
Bodhi Lee T They totally are and I think I did. These are important times, and there’s so so much meaning behind these lyrics. I think lots of people just wish they’d go back now and re-do it knowing what they mean. Sometimes it’s good to look up the lyrics of a song and what they mean before you blindly listen, especially when it’s this relevant, ya know? That’s all.
@Bodhi Lee T That would help a bit, but a bit of followup or some kind of activity in the comments would be encouraging evidence that these guys are getting some of the real message and importance of songs like this. I'm not expecting a reaction channel to make followup videos really, since I'm sure they'd rather be paid, but there's a lot of people trying to see that these guys got the message, and little to show that it's landed on anything but deaf ears.
This song was written in response to the police beating and acquittal of the beating of Rodney King and the LA riots. Some of those that work forces is reference to the police force. In live performances he sometimes change the lyric to “some of those that burn crosses (KKK) are the ones that hold office. Zach has never been one to hold punches in his lyrics.
It's amazing to me that recently a bunch of Trumpers are suddenly hating on Tom Morello for being "political," and saying he should go back to the music RATM used to play. It's IN THE NAME, dumbasses. Rage Against the MACHINE. The machine is a corrupt political system.
The original lyrics was as you said, "some of those that hold office, are the same that burn crosses" but the record label made them change it because they were afraid of the backlash, which is why Zach sometimes says that live. It makes sense with the original line, it flows a little bit better, but the line they chose is also iconic for the final take on the album because it focuses it more squarely on the police forces in the 90s.
@@stefaniehunt5199 Lol it's like, what machine did you think they were raging against?? Ice cream machines? Washing Machines? Lol it's preposterous. I saw Prophets of Rage at Ozzfest a few years back and they had a big ass image in the same color and font as MAGA but it said "MAKE AMERICA RAGE AGAIN"
Stefanie Hunt it is a pretty dumb bunch. Obviously not the most clever group of people thats why they follow someone clearly unworthy of being followed. Blind leading the blind. RATM!
This feels like an anthem for these times in 2020. And knowing that this was written back in the 90s about a racist police system and cops and police brutality back then and we are still here more than 20 years later should make us all want to rage against the machine.
For those saying how young these boys are, Zack de la Rocha was probably little more than 20 years old when he WROTE the lyrics to this song. That blows my mind. How woke Zack was at such a young age. He was on a whole other level. I wonder if it bothered him being around a bunch of kids his age who just didn't get it.
I'm sure it did ... I had a kid when I was young. I grew up quick. I was making good money, bought a house, and my interests quickly turned to business and real estate and IRAs and 529s ... My friends were still talking about their drunken escapades at 3am, which I quickly outgrew. Not apples to apples but I imagine Zach couldn't relate to his age group either. To this day most my friends are older than me.
@@Dozav7 it's crazy ... Monroe was only 18. Hamilton was 21, and the GOAT and ring leader during that era, Thomas Jefferson was only 33. It's why I allow my kids to do more shit than most other kids their age. Can't always be their safety net. Gotta let em experience life and figure it out themselves. I see WAY too much hand holding, enabling and parents acting like friends instead of parents. Whenever one of my friends is having a kid and asks for advice, the only thing I tell em is to be their parent, not their friend.
Less so in this song tbf. Not that the lyrics aren't good, but they're pretty straightforward in terms of rhyme, rhythm, construction, complexity, what have you
"Killing In The Name" Killing in the name of Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Huh! Killing in the name of Killing in the name of And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya But now you do what they told ya Well now you do what they told ya Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Uggh! Killing in the name of Killing in the name of And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control And now you do what they told ya! Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites Come on! Yeah! Come on! Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me! Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me! Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me! Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me! Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me! Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me! Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me! Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me! Motherfucker! Uggh!
This song is 100% relevant to today, and I hope you share it with all of your friends. This song is 100% Black Lives Matter and raging against The Machine - the government and the police.
The machine is the Democratic party..they burnt crosses and they now try to own the black people all over again. Think smart..so much lazy thinking now.
@@DFGHJKL1995 what? College soundtrack? Oh..politicians and corporations bad... Let's kick off about it! Yep...how enlightening zzzz Whinging is the easiest, laziest form of protest.."fuck you I wont do what you tell me"..kids when they're parents ground them. I bet Rage did everything they were told by the record companies and played the game.
Sometimes in concert he replaces “some of those that work forces” with “some of those that hold office, are the same that burn crosses.” He means don’t be fooled by the bigots and racists in the government and police force. “Work forces”
Zack de la rocha isnt just a rapper. He's a damn poet. "Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses" Is about police racism and brutality and corruption.
I was thinking the exact same shit. This came out when I was in high school and nothing Is fucking better. I feel like this could be 1990 Rodney king or 2020 a million times
Please note he sings “SOME of those...” It is ignorant to lump any group of people and assume they all share the same beliefs. Are there racist cops- yes. Are they ALL racist? No.
@@elizabetha6346 yeah no.. don't start with this: not all bla bla. The song clearly says SOME it doesn't say everyone. Calm down and pay attention to the song. sad that is what you got out of it?
I was referring to the original comment In this thread. I commented earlier that the lyrics say “some”. I would know- I own the damn CD. The OP said the cops and the KKK go hand in hand. I don’t think HE was referring to “some” blah blah blah you’re racist blah blah blah.
Lol! Young bloods vibin’ but what I REALLY wanna see is their first reaction to the lyrical MEANING. Rage Against the Machine was informing white people of BLM 25 years before BLM became the second Civil Rights movement it is in 2020. Not only was the song an adrenaline pumping punk riff but it was the biggest spit in the eye to institutionalized racism in the 1990 after the Rodney King incident. He might’ve been the first filmed getting beaten by bad cops, but he wasn’t the first. Gen-Y got a lot of catchin’ up, but they got the right lessons early.
"he is trying to rap..." STFU. Do your research. You all sound ignorant and judgmental of a band that fought for yours and my rights. Those who enforce us are the same that burn crosses!!! IDIOTS!!! RESPECT the ppl you are reacting to.
Haha some people who were fans for years have just discovered what RATM are all about and aren't happy especially conservatives 😂 So I wouldn't expect 1st time listeners to understand the bands message/s or importance even now without some musical education via comnents.
Lyrics are about police brutality of black people. Back in the day. The “Machine” is the Man! Look past the music on this one guys. Lyrics matter. Killing in the name of! Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Huh! Killing in the name of! Killing in the name of And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya But now you do what they told ya Well now you do what they told ya Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses Uggh! Killing in the name of! Killing in the name of And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control (7 times) And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control And now you do what they told ya! Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites Come on! Yeah! Come on! F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me! F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me! F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me! F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me! F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me! F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me! F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me! F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me! Motherf*cker! Uggh! source: lyricsondemand.com/r/rageagainstthemachinelyrics/killinginthenamelyrics.html
Geez, it's a tad more complex than just police brutality, people. It's also a history of white brutality towards Black and indigenous peoples. Which was largely done by the Catholic Church. Hence, crosses. Come. on.
And so did Queen used to be! Until they heard an Oberheim synth.... I reckon they've used them in sometimes in some very tasteful ways. Not always perfectly, but they've embraced them well
This was a protest song after the Rodney King killing by police. They were saying that the police were racist and members of the KKK. They were protesting police violence back in the early-mid 90s. These guys were part of a musical protest tradition that preceded the BLM movement. I love this song and everything they do.
Please read the lyrics and do another reaction to this song. You both went in unaware of the song and it's meaning, I wish this wasn't still happening in 2020.
I love these guys but they did not get it at all... They thought this Rage was funny. Would love to see their reaction when they really GET it! A reaction to learning what this is all about would be the best!
Please! I was seriously watching this for the moment y'all realized what it was about. I believe that is why you had so many people request it. We wanted to see the young minds of this new generation blown by that rage did in the 90s. What they still do today. Profits of rage is what they go by when they arent the full original band. Seriously, what's y'all reaction to what they are talking about? How badges is what they are "killing in the name of." Burning crosses is to show the hypocrisy. Just such a great song and they do it in so few words. Truely masters of words.
Tom Morello is a guitar god!! Zac is the lyrical genius. Research the meaning and the oppression they hav been bringing to light since the 90’s - we need Rage now more than ever
Thank you Wikipedia : "The song alludes to the history of some members of US police forces being members of or co-ordinating with white supremacist organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan, whose symbol is the burning cross. The BBC News website refers to it as railing against "the military-industrial complex, justifying killing for the benefit of, as the song puts it, the chosen whites." The song reflects the racial tensions that exist in the United States; it was released six months after the Los Angeles Riots, which were triggered by the acquittal of four white police officers who beat black motorist Rodney King."
Stating that they are "anti-government" is reductionist and misleading. You would be hard-pressed to find evidence supporting anti-government sentiments from the band. They promote democracy (a form of government) unencumbered by oligarchy, systemic racism; they're more accurately anti-imperialism and anti-capitalism (or at least anti-predatory capitalism). But they are extremely political, and I love them for it!
I had a feeling they might not get the historical context of the lyrics....I have faith these two will encounter protest music like this, be curious, learn and grow.
Bruh he’s talkin bout COPS son. 👮♀️ “some of those that work forces, are the same the burn crosses, while killing in the name of. And now you do what they told ya…… those who die are justified. When you’re wearing a badge, you’re the chosen whites” these MF’s talkin bout racist cops man. These boys were singing bout police brutality and racism before it was a major social movement like it is now. They were investigated by cops, the FBI. This band is wild son
It always was and always will be. Unless you make the personal decision to fall out of line. The power is in your hands, my sister. ... "And now you do what they told ya!" ... Create your own path. Read. Educate and empower yourself.
This is the 1st song that my 16 yr old daughter shared with me 20+ yrs ago. Just as relevant now as it is today. It feeds the activist in me now as it did in the 70's When injustice becomes law. Rebellion becomes duty.
The guitarist Tom morello is the son of a Kenyan diplomat, and is a graduate of Harvard in political science. Lead singer Zach delarocha is the grandson of one of the leaders of the Mexican batista socialist revolution, and is Mexican. The bassist is Irish and the drummer is Jewish. True United Nations band. They are all still political activists today, and are touring as a band next year. Rage Against The Machine played a free concert at the 2000 Republican National Convention in protest of the two party system. Although they were at first required by the City of Los Angeles to perform in a small venue at a considerable distance, early in August a United States district court judge ruled that the City's request was too restrictive and the City subsequently allowed the protests and concert to be held at a site across from the DNC. During the concert, De la Rocha yelled to the crowd, "Brothers and sisters, our democracy has been hijacked, we have a right to oppose these motherfuckers!" en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_views_and_activism_of_Rage_Against_the_Machine
Nice reaction guys. Powerful song. Deep meaning behind this song. The burning of crosses refers to burning crosses that would be hammered into the ground and lit on fire in front yards of black people as well as white people who were pro-civil rights for black americans primarily during the first half of the 1900's by the KKK (Klu Klux Klansmen). WIKIPEDIA - "Killing in the Name" is a protest song by American rap metal band Rage Against the Machine, featured on their self-titled debut album, and was released as the lead single from the album in November 1992. Written about revolution against institutional racism and police brutality, "Killing in the Name" is widely recognized as the band's signature song, and has been noted for its distinctive guitar riffs and heavy use of the phrase "fuck you".
Ice-T once deviated from rap and made a heavy metal album in this fashion, in the 90s. One of the hits from that album was “There Goes the Neighborhood”. Take a peek.
Yes, I forgot about this song- appropriate right now!! I went to a concert when I was 20- and the part it says f@?k you I won’t do what ya tell me- was screamed so loud.
Had the joy of seeing theses cats live,back in 94/5 unbelievable when they hit the seen,I live in north Belfast where there was total mayhem & used to play this track loads..specially against the forces...
In 2008, the UK public got this song to the Christmas number song slot in a "fuck you" to the Simon Cowell pop grinder the X-Factor. RATM played a free concert in Finsbury park (that I was at) as a thanks and donated the entire proceeds of the purchase of the song in the run up to Christmas to the homeless charity Shelter. RATM are icons. Zac de la Rocha and Tom Morello have been spitting fire about standing up to the powers that be for decades. This song is just as relavant now as it was when it was first released. Sadly.
When he says “forces” he means people in power: like how the NYPD has challenge coins for various brutal abuses of their power. Just google: “NYPD Assman”
Please read the lyrics to the song and RATM and do another reaction. This song is really powerful. The sad part is that the lyrics are still applicable 20+ years later.
React to "Down Rodeo" "Wake up" "Maria" "Roll right" "Calm Like a bomb" "Fistful of steel" "Bulls on parade" "Killing in the name" "Snake charmer" "Freedom" By Rage against the Machine!!!! And thank me Later :)
One of the most incredible concerts I've ever been to. Love y'alls reaction. Some of the comments here are pretty foul, but for your first time hearing this song, especially this song, you guys did great. Grunge is it's own wildly and widely accepted genre. I, for one, have always liked it. I love the head banging and energy and I was in my 30's when it came about. Still jam it today... very loudly!
In the UK we got this song to Christmas number one as a protest to xfactor always getting it. To say thanks the band put on a free gig in London. It was epic!
Beastie Boys- Sabotage or Sure Shot or Get it Together, Nine Inch Nails- Closer (that one gets me every time) but a different tack.. The Verve- Bittersweet Symphony, Bjork- Hyperballad or Human Behaviour
Still one of my absolute favorite songs. 🤘 I was at Los Angeles Occupy when he came to the protest gathering...stood right next to him. Dude is exactly what he seems. Lives what sang about. 💜
Sorry Tom Morello white and black man I mentioned last message is the guitar player ,in rage against the machine you guys liked ,he is a great and he played in tribute for Santana at the Kennedy center awards when Barack Obama was there as president and the same show you are going to be blowed away by beth hart .was president your going to love it !
Guys!! This is song is about police and "the man" abusing you guys. Listen to the lyrics very closely. The "force" are the cops (police force... not shoes) burning crosses. Listen closely. Rage Against the Machine = Rage against the establishment. That's what they're about. They're like Public Enemy, and if you don't know who Public Enemy is, I suggest you Google that shit pronto. I enjoy your vids by the way. Best to the both of you. Stay safe.
Some of those at work forces. I believe he is referring to politicians and/or law enforcement. Hince wearing their badge then droped in white. Pretty much calling cops racist
Steve Riley They were all anti-government. They just hated each other too. All were getting into antics that pissed the others off. Zach uncensored the "Fuck You I won't do what you tell me" line live on a radio broadcast, Tim climbed on the set of a structure during the MTV Music Awards, and Tom led an entire crowd into the Wall Street Exchange during the filming of the music video for Sleep Now In The Fire, causing the exchange to temporarily shut down. Zach was just done and left.
We’ve been fighting the same things for far too long. Gen X felt it. But we were alone up against the Boomers and the Silent Generation. We are not just one self hating generation anymore so we CAN change the things that need to be changed. Watching Gen Z step up and use their voices has been amazing and beautiful to watch. The courage we didn’t have, the strength we wished we could have shown, the passion we never could have mustered. Y’all are going to change the world and I’m so grateful for you. ♥️
He ain't trying to rap... He is SPITTING FIRE nephews!
Exactly!
Speaking truth to the powers that be.
PROPHETS 🙌
Yep
Damn Right!!!!
He's talking about the KKK infiltrating police forces.
This was written right after Rodney King was pulled from his car and beaten to a pulp.
It could have been written last week.
No justice no peace
Sadly yes...last week...today....
#BLM
😔so true
LeThayle .....I mean it’s the same fight... cops shouldn’t be killing anyone?
bekka trupunx then why do only one group get the attention
Lil history lesson on why this band is smart AF:
Zack de la Rocha (singer/songwriter) is the son of one of the first chicano art collective muralists and grandson of a Mexican revolutionary who fought in the Mexican Revoloution.
Tom Morello (guitarist/songwriter) is a Harvard graduate (with honors, majored in political science). He is the son of Kenya's first ambassador to the United Nations, his great-uncle was the first elected president of Kenya, his aunt was the first woman to serve the legislature of Kenya. His mother was a school teacher, who also started the ANTI CENSORSHIP group Parents for Rock and Rap.
what? that is some awesome info!
When Portland protesters were recorded playing / singing this song at the federal agents, Tom Morello's reaction was essentially, 'great, that's what the song is there for'
Loved him in Audioslave. Totally underrated band with Chris Cornell on vocals.
And tom can fuking play that guitar.
Check out his introduction of kiss into rock hall of fame
mr ditto fool you really think Rage is down with the Portland anitfa punks 🤣. Use your coco
It’s an anti racism song, guys. They’re raging against racist cops.
They’re raging against the system!
Thanks for the tip. What do you think the "machine" is? It goes quite a ways beyond racist cops.
I thought it was about the army.
#backtheblue
@@romanbotello15 ACAB
Dang, I was so excited to see y’all did a reaction to this song and SO BUMMED to see it. You’ve got our attention. Now it’s time to read these lyrics, understand what this song is about and re-record this video. I don’t know if you read your comments, but this song is so important.
This song has never been more relevant.
I want that too!
Bodhi Lee T They totally are and I think I did. These are important times, and there’s so so much meaning behind these lyrics. I think lots of people just wish they’d go back now and re-do it knowing what they mean. Sometimes it’s good to look up the lyrics of a song and what they mean before you blindly listen, especially when it’s this relevant, ya know? That’s all.
@Bodhi Lee T That would help a bit, but a bit of followup or some kind of activity in the comments would be encouraging evidence that these guys are getting some of the real message and importance of songs like this. I'm not expecting a reaction channel to make followup videos really, since I'm sure they'd rather be paid, but there's a lot of people trying to see that these guys got the message, and little to show that it's landed on anything but deaf ears.
I'm 44 and still get goose bumps at the end of this song, Rage Rocks!!
Im 40 and this song is still fricking awesome.
57 here and love this song!
adk right! This song is timeless as we’re in a time loop reliving the same ish from 25 years ago!
@@karenlewis9114 yeah. its so crazy! seriously WTH?
Same
This song was written in response to the police beating and acquittal of the beating of Rodney King and the LA riots. Some of those that work forces is reference to the police force. In live performances he sometimes change the lyric to “some of those that burn crosses (KKK) are the ones that hold office. Zach has never been one to hold punches in his lyrics.
It's amazing to me that recently a bunch of Trumpers are suddenly hating on Tom Morello for being "political," and saying he should go back to the music RATM used to play. It's IN THE NAME, dumbasses. Rage Against the MACHINE. The machine is a corrupt political system.
The original lyrics was as you said, "some of those that hold office, are the same that burn crosses" but the record label made them change it because they were afraid of the backlash, which is why Zach sometimes says that live. It makes sense with the original line, it flows a little bit better, but the line they chose is also iconic for the final take on the album because it focuses it more squarely on the police forces in the 90s.
@@stefaniehunt5199 Lol it's like, what machine did you think they were raging against?? Ice cream machines? Washing Machines? Lol it's preposterous. I saw Prophets of Rage at Ozzfest a few years back and they had a big ass image in the same color and font as MAGA but it said "MAKE AMERICA RAGE AGAIN"
@@theprodigalpragmatist7391 Hahaha yeah, rage against the vending machines. Those bastards took my quarters.
Stefanie Hunt it is a pretty dumb bunch. Obviously not the most clever group of people thats why they follow someone clearly unworthy of being followed. Blind leading the blind. RATM!
This feels like an anthem for these times in 2020. And knowing that this was written back in the 90s about a racist police system and cops and police brutality back then and we are still here more than 20 years later should make us all want to rage against the machine.
I know right. This song is even more relevant now in July than it was just back in March when they recorded this. Crazy...
Amen sister
To think they were supposed to perform at Coachella this year before COVID 19 came along
Gave me the chills.
Well said👍
I vote a new second reaction after you understand what you just heard. Has this been done already?
Yes please!
@@iamsria WOW
Noo
I cant believe they arent picking up on what this song is about. Jeezus Christ...
@@drollopes6412 You don't like the idea of a follow-up?
@@stormculture they're kids. Kids searching and learning. Ease up.
For those saying how young these boys are, Zack de la Rocha was probably little more than 20 years old when he WROTE the lyrics to this song. That blows my mind. How woke Zack was at such a young age. He was on a whole other level. I wonder if it bothered him being around a bunch of kids his age who just didn't get it.
ldybg455 a lot of the founding fathers were early 20s when they wrote our constitution.
I'm sure it did ... I had a kid when I was young. I grew up quick. I was making good money, bought a house, and my interests quickly turned to business and real estate and IRAs and 529s ... My friends were still talking about their drunken escapades at 3am, which I quickly outgrew. Not apples to apples but I imagine Zach couldn't relate to his age group either. To this day most my friends are older than me.
@@Dozav7 it's crazy ... Monroe was only 18. Hamilton was 21, and the GOAT and ring leader during that era, Thomas Jefferson was only 33. It's why I allow my kids to do more shit than most other kids their age. Can't always be their safety net. Gotta let em experience life and figure it out themselves. I see WAY too much hand holding, enabling and parents acting like friends instead of parents.
Whenever one of my friends is having a kid and asks for advice, the only thing I tell em is to be their parent, not their friend.
@@topspot4834 thank you ... only way they will get it!!!! They need to know but Offer them openness and no judgement
The young men making this video had a rough start in life. I'm sure they could muster rage if that was their mindset.
Zack is never just “tryin to rap” ... he has always spit mad bars. One of the best in the game.
Less so in this song tbf. Not that the lyrics aren't good, but they're pretty straightforward in terms of rhyme, rhythm, construction, complexity, what have you
He's got a song w KRS one. That's as legit as it gets in my book.
@@Scott-Free-123 FACTS
Or ever
"Killing In The Name"
Killing in the name of
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Huh!
Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
But now you do what they told ya
Well now you do what they told ya
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Uggh!
Killing in the name of
Killing in the name of
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya!
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Come on!
Yeah! Come on!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Motherfucker!
Uggh!
Did anyone else clutch their pearls when they thought forces were SHOES?!?!
Oh I hope they read up on the meaning of this song...
😂😂😂 yes!
Omg yeaaas shoes like omg 😅🤣🤣🤣🤦
Yes! Like wtf!
They didn't know. The song is 25 years old my kids wouldn't know either.
Hahaha!
This song is 100% relevant to today, and I hope you share it with all of your friends. This song is 100% Black Lives Matter and raging against The Machine - the government and the police.
Well said
The machine is the Democratic party..they burnt crosses and they now try to own the black people all over again.
Think smart..so much lazy thinking now.
There isn't a day that goes by this song isn't relevant
@@DFGHJKL1995 what? College soundtrack?
Oh..politicians and corporations bad... Let's kick off about it! Yep...how enlightening zzzz
Whinging is the easiest, laziest form of protest.."fuck you I wont do what you tell me"..kids when they're parents ground them.
I bet Rage did everything they were told by the record companies and played the game.
The "Southern Democrats" that created the KKK weren't Democrats in today's sense. They turned in the Republican party. (In a nut shell)
“Wearing the badge and your chosen white.” Smh. Spitting hard facts.
Yeah and thats 20 years ago gotta stay woke history reppeats
clothed in
@Daniel Nations youre right
I always thought, as a kid, it was “you’re wearing your badge and your trophy wife”, haha
#backtheblue
Sometimes in concert he replaces “some of those that work forces” with “some of those that hold office, are the same that burn crosses.” He means don’t be fooled by the bigots and racists in the government and police force. “Work forces”
Zack de la rocha isnt just a rapper. He's a damn poet.
"Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses" Is about police racism and brutality and corruption.
Those used to be one and the same...
Poet/ prophet
@Alex Jones also "some of those up in congress"
💓
25 years later, this song's lyrics are about America RIGHT NOW
Sad, but so true.
Sadly and infuriatingly STILL!
I can't believe how relevant this still is. Crazy.
Almost...
I was thinking the exact same shit. This came out when I was in high school and nothing Is fucking better. I feel like this could be 1990 Rodney king or 2020 a million times
Hes saying that Cops and the Klan go hand in hand
and ex military, and currently serving.
Sad shit that 20 years later nothing got better
Please note he sings “SOME of those...”
It is ignorant to lump any group of people and assume they all share the same beliefs. Are there racist cops- yes. Are they ALL racist? No.
@@elizabetha6346 yeah no.. don't start with this: not all bla bla. The song clearly says SOME it doesn't say everyone. Calm down and pay attention to the song. sad that is what you got out of it?
I was referring to the original comment In this thread. I commented earlier that the lyrics say “some”. I would know- I own the damn CD. The OP said the cops and the KKK go hand in hand. I don’t think HE was referring to “some” blah blah blah you’re racist blah blah blah.
"is this about shoes?" part of me died inside.
Same here.
Lol! Young bloods vibin’ but what I REALLY wanna see is their first reaction to the lyrical MEANING.
Rage Against the Machine was informing white people of BLM 25 years before BLM became the second Civil Rights movement it is in 2020. Not only was the song an adrenaline pumping punk riff but it was the biggest spit in the eye to institutionalized racism in the 1990 after the Rodney King incident. He might’ve been the first filmed getting beaten by bad cops, but he wasn’t the first. Gen-Y got a lot of catchin’ up, but they got the right lessons early.
Yes!
“Like Nike forces??” Lol you’re so innocent 😇
Seriously... those that work shoes are the same that burn crosses... - that's what you got from the bars? Trying to rap? Lost a sub here yo.
Innocent and dumb are two different things
Come on guys...give them a chance..young boys!!! Lets teach them
No. More like not even doing their job and actually finding out what bands or lyrics are.
"he is trying to rap..." STFU. Do your research. You all sound ignorant and judgmental of a band that fought for yours and my rights.
Those who enforce us are the same that burn crosses!!!
IDIOTS!!! RESPECT the ppl you are reacting to.
Give the kids a break people. I bet a lot of people who heard it the 1st time didnt know the true meaning at first either.
Hey now, they asked for the explanation 😉
@@McCammalot Not talking about people who gave explanations. Talking about some peoples comments that's act like they sound have known.😊
Haha some people who were fans for years have just discovered what RATM are all about and aren't happy especially conservatives 😂
So I wouldn't expect 1st time listeners to understand the bands message/s or importance even now without some musical education via comnents.
thank you Nikki C.
Exactly. First few times I heard it I def didn't catch all the lyrics but I picked up on the RAGE. The emotion. Power.
Bummed you guys didn't have the lyrics pulled up so you could appreciate the lyrical importance of the song.
Was thinking the same thing.
We should be blasting this every day until it stops.
That and Wake Up.
Breaks my heart this is still true today. Zack spitting out the truth 20 years ago.
The Machine is the Govt. And the Rage is Ours.
Not just the govt. but just about everything that takes our freedom away
@@blessedbursts6719 and now you do what they told ya
I have a feeling they get it now. What’s happening now is what they were talking about.
@@Jude74 ain't no one get a thing. I'm 46 now was 18 when this band came out. 28 yrs. And the new generation hasn't figured it out yet.
@@Jude74 ain't no one get a thing. I'm 46 now was 18 when this band came out. 28 yrs. And the new generation hasn't figured it out yet.
It was and is a protest song. I hope you revisit this one and give us your reactions after you understand the lyrics and what it is about.
Lyrics are about police brutality of black people. Back in the day. The “Machine” is the Man! Look past the music on this one guys. Lyrics matter.
Killing in the name of!
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Huh!
Killing in the name of!
Killing in the name of
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
But now you do what they told ya
Well now you do what they told ya
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Uggh!
Killing in the name of!
Killing in the name of
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control (7 times)
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya, now you're under control
And now you do what they told ya!
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Come on!
Yeah! Come on!
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me!
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me!
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me!
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me!
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me!
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me!
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me!
F*ck you, I won't do what you tell me!
Motherf*cker!
Uggh!
source: lyricsondemand.com/r/rageagainstthemachinelyrics/killinginthenamelyrics.html
100 on that.
These lyrics are wrong.
Wearing the badge and they're cloaked in white
Not the chosen whites
As in wearing Klan outfits.
Geez, it's a tad more complex than just police brutality, people. It's also a history of white brutality towards Black and indigenous peoples. Which was largely done by the Catholic Church. Hence, crosses. Come. on.
The other thing to know about RATM is that they are anti-synthesizer. Everything you hear is either drums or guitar of some kind.
And so did Queen used to be! Until they heard an Oberheim synth.... I reckon they've used them in sometimes in some very tasteful ways. Not always perfectly, but they've embraced them well
This was a protest song after the Rodney King killing by police. They were saying that the police were racist and members of the KKK. They were protesting police violence back in the early-mid 90s. These guys were part of a musical protest tradition that preceded the BLM movement. I love this song and everything they do.
Please read the lyrics and do another reaction to this song. You both went in unaware of the song and it's meaning, I wish this wasn't still happening in 2020.
I love these guys but they did not get it at all... They thought this Rage was funny. Would love to see their reaction when they really GET it! A reaction to learning what this is all about would be the best!
@@poeticjewelz yup. that's what i was waiting for. minds blown.
Yes please, with the current situation. It will be mind blowing
Yes!!
Please! I was seriously watching this for the moment y'all realized what it was about. I believe that is why you had so many people request it. We wanted to see the young minds of this new generation blown by that rage did in the 90s. What they still do today. Profits of rage is what they go by when they arent the full original band.
Seriously, what's y'all reaction to what they are talking about? How badges is what they are "killing in the name of." Burning crosses is to show the hypocrisy. Just such a great song and they do it in so few words. Truely masters of words.
Tom Morello is a guitar god!! Zac is the lyrical genius. Research the meaning and the oppression they hav been bringing to light since the 90’s - we need Rage now more than ever
How do you rage?
Thank you Wikipedia :
"The song alludes to the history of some members of US police forces being members of or co-ordinating with white supremacist organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan, whose symbol is the burning cross. The BBC News website refers to it as railing against "the military-industrial complex, justifying killing for the benefit of, as the song puts it, the chosen whites." The song reflects the racial tensions that exist in the United States; it was released six months after the Los Angeles Riots, which were triggered by the acquittal of four white police officers who beat black motorist Rodney King."
And thank you Helene's Home, you may have helped educate one or two people today! These guys (RATM) were such an amazing band.
Love this damn song. I saw them live and Wutang I think it was 1997 or 1998 in Atlanta. It was the best concert I have ever been to!
The original lyrics were “Those who hold office are the same that burn crosses, but their label forced the change.
Add a citation for that claim.
I used to think it said those that brought horses are the same that brought crosses. I thought it was anti-Catholic genocide in the new world.
Rage is extremely political and anti- government. Killer band
Stating that they are "anti-government" is reductionist and misleading. You would be hard-pressed to find evidence supporting anti-government sentiments from the band. They promote democracy (a form of government) unencumbered by oligarchy, systemic racism; they're more accurately anti-imperialism and anti-capitalism (or at least anti-predatory capitalism). But they are extremely political, and I love them for it!
*anti-corrupt government.
@@SherriLyle80s Yes :)
Not against government but against the system.
🤘
damn. i was looking for them to get their minds blown. but they didn't understand the song.
I know.. they didn't have the lyrics.. if you only listen to the music it's cool but you miss 98% of it.
I would really like them to play head like a hole by NIN..
Yeah, me too. I hope they looked it up afterwards!
😥
I forgot how relevant the lyrics are. Damn why can't we learn.
I had a feeling they might not get the historical context of the lyrics....I have faith these two will encounter protest music like this, be curious, learn and grow.
Bruh he’s talkin bout COPS son. 👮♀️ “some of those that work forces, are the same the burn crosses, while killing in the name of. And now you do what they told ya…… those who die are justified. When you’re wearing a badge, you’re the chosen whites” these MF’s talkin bout racist cops man. These boys were singing bout police brutality and racism before it was a major social movement like it is now. They were investigated by cops, the FBI. This band is wild son
Alt lyric version they sang live - “Those that burn crosses, are the same that hold office.”
Yes! They would sing it like that at some of their live performances!!
Rage is still SO RELEVANT. 😭
It always was and always will be. Unless you make the personal decision to fall out of line. The power is in your hands, my sister.
...
"And now you do what they told ya!"
...
Create your own path. Read. Educate and empower yourself.
This is the 1st song that my 16 yr old daughter shared with me 20+ yrs ago.
Just as relevant now as it is today.
It feeds the activist in me now as it did in the 70's
When injustice becomes law.
Rebellion becomes duty.
The guitarist Tom morello is the son of a Kenyan diplomat, and is a graduate of Harvard in political science. Lead singer Zach delarocha is the grandson of one of the leaders of the Mexican batista socialist revolution, and is Mexican. The bassist is Irish and the drummer is Jewish. True United Nations band. They are all still political activists today, and are touring as a band next year.
Rage Against The Machine played a free concert at the 2000 Republican National Convention in protest of the two party system. Although they were at first required by the City of Los Angeles to perform in a small venue at a considerable distance, early in August a United States district court judge ruled that the City's request was too restrictive and the City subsequently allowed the protests and concert to be held at a site across from the DNC.
During the concert, De la Rocha yelled to the crowd, "Brothers and sisters, our democracy has been hijacked, we have a right to oppose these motherfuckers!"
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_views_and_activism_of_Rage_Against_the_Machine
fun fact: my mom drove a vicar to a Wolves footie game while listening to this
Oh bruv, cheers to that mate!
Get some ladies in here! Hole “Doll Parts” and L7 “Pretend We’re Dead”.
Yes, I love Hole's song Violet. That would blow your tiny minds, @twinsthenewtrend!
"Seether" by Veruca Salt would be great!! 🎸🎸 Or Violet by Hole
ua-cam.com/video/jC9AUR-iTo0/v-deo.html
7 year bitch !!
Yasssssss! Hole!!
LOVED THAT ALBUM
I waited on the edge of my seat to see if they’d make the connection between “Some of those that work forces/Are the same that burn crosses.”
Me too me too
This song is as important today as when it was written about Rodney king
Love this tune! Rage are the bomb! Remember singing with friends many times at the top of our lungs from beginning to end!
This song has been on constant rotation in my head for over 25 years now. I still won't do what you tell me even as an old head. Peace.
I watch you two guys as much as I can. I hope you read the comments. The music alone is great but knowing the back story is amazing
Nice reaction guys. Powerful song. Deep meaning behind this song. The burning of crosses refers to burning crosses that would be hammered into the ground and lit on fire in front yards of black people as well as white people who were pro-civil rights for black americans primarily during the first half of the 1900's by the KKK (Klu Klux Klansmen). WIKIPEDIA - "Killing in the Name" is a protest song by American rap metal band Rage Against the Machine, featured on their self-titled debut album, and was released as the lead single from the album in November 1992.
Written about revolution against institutional racism and police brutality, "Killing in the Name" is widely recognized as the band's signature song, and has been noted for its distinctive guitar riffs and heavy use of the phrase "fuck you".
Y’all need to check out “Ænima” by TOOL
YESSSSSSS!!!
It would go over their heads. They could care less. $$$$$$$$ “ air forces ?” “The sHoEs”
Funny that you mention Tool. Adam Jones and Tom Morello went to the same high school a year apart.
One of my favorites!!
Not Nike forces....hes saying "some of those that work forces(cops,military), are the same that burn crosses"....
Ice-T once deviated from rap and made a heavy metal album in this fashion, in the 90s. One of the hits from that album was “There Goes the Neighborhood”. Take a peek.
Cypress Hill also did some excellent metal on their Skull & Bones double album. And Biohazard and Onyx did a few really good tracks together.
Once deviated? Have you not heard of Body Count?
DieselHaven hadn’t heard of them much, since the 90s *shrugs*
@@matsugo24 it's literally Ice-T in a metal band
Rage Against the Machine - Bulls on Parade (Official Video)
The 90's actually did have a rap rock genre.
Let`s never forget about Bodycount and Ice-T
yesss.
@@vald9698 Wasn't that on the Judgement Night CD? There was one soundtrack all like that which was amazing..
Rage Against the Machine speaks truth. Anthem of 2020. Still relevant. Still angry. We all should rage against the machine.
Audioslave: Show Me How to Live.
Get yourself some Chris Cornell and Tom Morello collab.
U ain't heard nothing yet . Zack can spit!
These dudes are big time political, counter culture, anti govt, that's why they are rage against the machine.
God help us if the first thought is "is he talking about shoes?".
Lol😂young kids ...
My thoughts exactly hahaha
@@valentino1648 u mean black kids
Random ASMR :-D
Have they ever heard of the KKK. Did they go to the mall instead of finding out about their heritage?
RATM!!! Y’all need to research this group! Very powerful, political, and influential!
Loving you guys so much!!!! Yeeeeeeaah!!!!
Yes, I forgot about this song- appropriate right now!! I went to a concert when I was 20- and the part it says f@?k you I won’t do what ya tell me- was screamed so loud.
You guys should rewatch this one with some context on the lyrics.
Had the joy of seeing theses cats live,back in 94/5 unbelievable when they hit the seen,I live in north Belfast where there was total mayhem & used to play this track loads..specially against the forces...
Original lyrics was
'Some of those that hold office
Are the same that burn Crosses'
But the record label made them change it
In 2008, the UK public got this song to the Christmas number song slot in a "fuck you" to the Simon Cowell pop grinder the X-Factor.
RATM played a free concert in Finsbury park (that I was at) as a thanks and donated the entire proceeds of the purchase of the song in the run up to Christmas to the homeless charity Shelter.
RATM are icons. Zac de la Rocha and Tom Morello have been spitting fire about standing up to the powers that be for decades. This song is just as relavant now as it was when it was first released. Sadly.
When he says “forces” he means people in power: like how the NYPD has challenge coins for various brutal abuses of their power. Just google: “NYPD Assman”
Please read the lyrics to the song and RATM and do another reaction. This song is really powerful. The sad part is that the lyrics are still applicable 20+ years later.
I bet you understand what he means now with what’s going on. This song came out not long after the L A riots.
I love seeing you rock out to songs I grew up with!
This song always gives me goosebumps...
React to "Down Rodeo" "Wake up" "Maria" "Roll right" "Calm Like a bomb" "Fistful of steel" "Bulls on parade" "Killing in the name" "Snake charmer" "Freedom" By Rage against the Machine!!!! And thank me Later :)
Darkness of Greed is a very under played song by them to...deep as hell like Down Rodeo.
Bruh I've been seeing your comments to all black people reacting to RATM hehehe
@@Deecee-tp9og Deymm Hahaha
I would have gone with "Bulls On Parade" over this, but still a good one. Great reaction guys
Michael Baldwin Down Rodeo????
One of the most incredible concerts I've ever been to.
Love y'alls reaction. Some of the comments here are pretty foul, but for your first time hearing this song, especially this song, you guys did great. Grunge is it's own wildly and widely accepted genre. I, for one, have always liked it. I love the head banging and energy and I was in my 30's when it came about. Still jam it today... very loudly!
I'm an old grandma, and I love the song/hate the reason it's necessary. It almost always makes me break down in tears.
Music can change the world folks “ The Power Of Music” is incredible
In the UK we got this song to Christmas number one as a protest to xfactor always getting it. To say thanks the band put on a free gig in London. It was epic!
Rage is 🔥🔥🔥
Gotta do Bulls on Parade too. 😉
I am so sad that the song's lyrics went over your head.
There was so much potential in this video...
Yeah, they need to hit it again
To be fair, it's hard to understand the lyrics from hearing them.
So glad you love Rage Against The Machine! I call them my "fuck off" music. Tom Morello is the bomb!
Some of those that were enforcers are the same one that burn crosses - think about it
Yea dudes. Rage are a mix of rap and rock. Only they can blend it properly in my opinion cos' zack has that edge in his voice like other top rappers.
Yeah this song is totally about Air Force One sneakers lol I died there
Beastie Boys- Sabotage or Sure Shot or Get it Together, Nine Inch Nails- Closer (that one gets me every time) but a different tack.. The Verve- Bittersweet Symphony, Bjork- Hyperballad or Human Behaviour
Still one of my absolute favorite songs. 🤘 I was at Los Angeles Occupy when he came to the protest gathering...stood right next to him. Dude is exactly what he seems. Lives what sang about. 💜
Sorry Tom Morello white and black man I mentioned last message is the guitar player ,in rage against the machine you guys liked ,he is a great and he played in tribute for Santana at the Kennedy center awards when Barack Obama was there as president and the same show you are going to be blowed away by beth hart .was president your going to love it !
Imagine if during a RATM song, you thought "forces" meant sneakers. Good God.
Guys!! This is song is about police and "the man" abusing you guys. Listen to the lyrics very closely. The "force" are the cops (police force... not shoes) burning crosses. Listen closely. Rage Against the Machine = Rage against the establishment. That's what they're about. They're like Public Enemy, and if you don't know who Public Enemy is, I suggest you Google that shit pronto. I enjoy your vids by the way. Best to the both of you. Stay safe.
Journey and Rage the same night.. good stuff ;)
as someone who was your age when this song came out, I died a little inside when you guys thought the reference was about shoes
Originally lyrics was "Some of those that work in office, Are the same that burn crosses"
Some of those at work forces. I believe he is referring to politicians and/or law enforcement. Hince wearing their badge then droped in white. Pretty much calling cops racist
Steve your exactly right. The entire government.
Jason Harwell No, this song is specifically targeting the police.
He was eventually kicked out for being too anti government
Band the joined Chris Cornell for Audioslave
Steve Riley They were all anti-government. They just hated each other too. All were getting into antics that pissed the others off. Zach uncensored the "Fuck You I won't do what you tell me" line live on a radio broadcast, Tim climbed on the set of a structure during the MTV Music Awards, and Tom led an entire crowd into the Wall Street Exchange during the filming of the music video for Sleep Now In The Fire, causing the exchange to temporarily shut down.
Zach was just done and left.
Trust me, this guy can SPIT. Check out Down Rodeo or Bulls On Parade
Man I kept waiting for the penny to drop, but nope
Yeah I’m surprised you they didn’t pick up what was being out down....maybe too young?
Me too, but to their defense, they are young ones. Lol
You guys had me at "shoes?!" Love these videos.
"Is he talking nike forces" lmao smh😂😂 that made me laugh
We’ve been fighting the same things for far too long. Gen X felt it. But we were alone up against the Boomers and the Silent Generation. We are not just one self hating generation anymore so we CAN change the things that need to be changed. Watching Gen Z step up and use their voices has been amazing and beautiful to watch. The courage we didn’t have, the strength we wished we could have shown, the passion we never could have mustered. Y’all are going to change the world and I’m so grateful for you. ♥️