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Steve Earle
Jerusalem Jerusalem (2002) Buy CD Buy MP3 |
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rdo Dec 07, 2012 - 18:57 | It is possible to be a strong supporter of Israel, and to be disgusted to the point of insanity by the settlements. Theft really, let’s be clear about terminology. I hate this song. |
:+:_DL Nov 06, 2012 - 09:39 | http://www.jewsagainstzionism.com/ |
BKardon Oct 21, 2012 - 10:06 | I'd like to hear his son here on RP. Following quite nicely in his father's footsteps. |
ajlept Sep 19, 2012 - 21:29 | This song is so ironic today with the "religious pot" being stirred up by the megabankers and inbred monarchs in the west to reduce the world population and profit from the reconstruction. We "common folk" on all sides only desire peace and coexistence. I think, though, that we will have to rise up against the puppeteers & cut the strings at all costs. Our future depends on it. Democracy: Two wolves and a sheep voting on what's for dinner. ..... MsJudi wrote: I woke up this mornin' and none of the news was good And death machines were rumblin' 'cross the ground where Jesus stood And the man on my TV told me that it had always been that way And there was nothin' anyone could do or say And I almost listened to him Yeah, I almost lost my mind Then I regained my senses again And looked into my heart to find That I believe that one fine day all the children of Abraham Will lay down their swords forever in Jerusalem Well maybe I'm only dreamin' and maybe I'm just a fool But I don't remember learnin' how to hate in Sunday school But somewhere along the way I strayed and I never looked back again But I still find some comfort now and then Then the storm comes rumblin' in And I can't lay me down And the drums are drummin' again And I can't stand the sound But I believe there'll come a day when the lion and the lamb Will lie down in peace together in Jerusalem And there'll be no barricades then There'll be no wire or walls And we can wash all this blood from our hands And all this hatred from our souls And I believe that on that day all the children of Abraham Will lay down their swords forever in Jerusalem |
MsJudi Aug 19, 2012 - 09:32 | I woke up this mornin' and none of the news was good And death machines were rumblin' 'cross the ground where Jesus stood And the man on my TV told me that it had always been that way And there was nothin' anyone could do or say And I almost listened to him Yeah, I almost lost my mind Then I regained my senses again And looked into my heart to find That I believe that one fine day all the children of Abraham Will lay down their swords forever in Jerusalem Well maybe I'm only dreamin' and maybe I'm just a fool But I don't remember learnin' how to hate in Sunday school But somewhere along the way I strayed and I never looked back again But I still find some comfort now and then Then the storm comes rumblin' in And I can't lay me down And the drums are drummin' again And I can't stand the sound But I believe there'll come a day when the lion and the lamb Will lie down in peace together in Jerusalem And there'll be no barricades then There'll be no wire or walls And we can wash all this blood from our hands And all this hatred from our souls And I believe that on that day all the children of Abraham Will lay down their swords forever in Jerusalem |
betak Aug 19, 2012 - 09:31 | Don't let the big dog into the studio, Bill! ;-) |
fredriley Jul 03, 2012 - 13:36 | romeotuma wrote: I'll second that. Cynaera was one of the finest posters on RP, with a dry and sharp wit. A real individual and one-off, and a big loss to this and all the other communities she was a part of. I miss her too... |
(former member) Jun 17, 2012 - 09:30 | Cynaera wrote: Well, I'd argue that whole "farting noises" thing, just a little... But yeah, he's definitely the real deal. His voice has taken a beating because of the kind of life he's lived, but that only makes his songs more real and believable, which is what I love about his music. He's not a poser - he's been the main character in a lot of the songs he sings, and he doesn't gloss over the bad stuff. An Amurrican icon, to some. To me, his pallet of music depicts the very best of humanity, and sometimes the very worst, but never without a hope for redemption. Somehow, he inspires me. Miss you so much, Ann... rest in peace... |
kingart May 16, 2012 - 14:35 | Heard this driving in NYC on a Good Friday a few years ago. I found it so moving I teared up and had to pull to the side of West Broadway. What a great song. |
Bozo Mar 30, 2012 - 06:30 | Steve Earle says things that most of us are not articulate enough to even think |
hbs47 Dec 26, 2011 - 03:39 | Genius. As with Bob Dylan it ain't all about the voice, it's the overall content.Great in concert too. 9 |
sandpebble Dec 09, 2011 - 20:54 | socalhol wrote: this gets a "2" from me — voice is too annoying. man, even the harmonica sounds whiney! I dunno, sounds a bit like Joe Strummer to me |
antikx Nov 24, 2011 - 10:17 | Cynaera wrote: Well, I'd argue that whole "farting noises" thing, just a little... But yeah, he's definitely the real deal. His voice has taken a beating because of the kind of life he's lived, but that only makes his songs more real and believable, which is what I love about his music. He's not a poser - he's been the main character in a lot of the songs he sings, and he doesn't gloss over the bad stuff. An Amurrican icon, to some. To me, his pallet of music depicts the very best of humanity, and sometimes the very worst, but never without a hope for redemption. Somehow, he inspires me. Well put. He has inspired me to live a life worth living since I was a teen. |
fredriley Nov 08, 2011 - 04:38 | hallogallo wrote: Steve Earle is the real deal. If he were to play only farting noises with his armpits from here on out ... he would still be in the the top-ten from Transcendental Blues . If he were? Oh, sorry, that must be the harmonica. Sorry, the combo of rough voice and rough harmonica is like emery paper to my tender lugholes today. |
socalhol Oct 07, 2011 - 16:26 | this gets a "2" from me — voice is too annoying. man, even the harmonica sounds whiney! |
kingart Jul 21, 2011 - 10:25 | Inspiring song. Wonderful, evocative lyrics. A song that means and speaks to something of significance. |
sirdroseph Jul 05, 2011 - 12:27 | cc_rider wrote: Reposted: "Townes Van Zandt is the best songwriter in the whole world and I'll stand on Bob Dylan's coffee table in my cowboy boots and say that." - Steve Earle Yea and he may have been one of the few people that actually sings worse than Steve Earle. Personally, I don't care especially regarding alt country, it ain't about the voice man! I love it all! |
Cynaera Apr 17, 2011 - 14:00 | hallogallo wrote: Steve Earle is the real deal. If he were to play only farting noises with his armpits from here on out ... he would still be in the the top-ten from Transcendental Blues . FACT Well, I'd argue that whole "farting noises" thing, just a little... But yeah, he's definitely the real deal. His voice has taken a beating because of the kind of life he's lived, but that only makes his songs more real and believable, which is what I love about his music. He's not a poser - he's been the main character in a lot of the songs he sings, and he doesn't gloss over the bad stuff. An Amurrican icon, to some. To me, his pallet of music depicts the very best of humanity, and sometimes the very worst, but never without a hope for redemption. Somehow, he inspires me. |
hallogallo Apr 01, 2011 - 15:37 | Steve Earle is the real deal. If he were to play only farting noises with his armpits from here on out ... he would still be in the the top-ten from Transcendental Blues . FACT |
Cynaera Feb 13, 2011 - 18:06 | Cynaera wrote: I'll love Steve Earle's work until he tops "The Revolution Starts Now" - and then I'll still love his work. Still. |
