Killing In The Name (Live) Lyrics
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
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, 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
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 burn crosses, are the same that hold office
Some of those that burn crosses, are the same that hold office
Some of those that burn crosses, are the same that hold office
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, 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
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!
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
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When Rage play this song live Zach de la Rocha adds a little extra hard hitting verse. On the album version he says that some "who work forces" ie the police are white supremists wether overtly, in that they burn crosses, or covertly. But when playing live he adds that the same goes for those in the white house. GENIUS!!
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damn right man. great little verse! bet he'd thought of it while recording!
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U think that epic told him not to put it in?
P.S hopefully we can have a discusion about this gr8 song without the arguements, ignorance and people just saying "This song is good", that are on the other entry for it.
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There's also another version of killing in the name, where Zack does the same thing with the second verse but instead of "hold office", its "some of those that work forces, are the same that burn churches!". not as ryhthmically sweet, but still a great line.
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I think he goes, "Some of those that burn crosses, are the same that hold office"
Badass song
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R.A.T.M is my favorite band of all time no questions asked. this exemplafies their work
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rage against the machine... they r brilliant. i bow for their brilliance... looks up and sees u guys lookin at me as if i'm a mental patent. WHAT??! BOW U IDIOTS!!!
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This is wicked song...especially when played live at the Democratic Convention 2000 when the riots broke loose...and he hates american politics....great work Zac
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Zach de La Rocha is really a government agent.