A scathing song attacking those who wrap themselves in the flag while degrading the basic values of America. An anti-war song written during the Vietnam war, but never more appropriate than during Bush's Iraq war, a war predicated on flagrant lies and a criminal abuse of power. For more on this topic, read my MySpace blog on veterans and flag desecration entitled "There They Go Again" at myspace.com/tcbijou, and watch my video called "The Pledge of the Politically Correct" on YouTube. Now with the new Fox faux flaps over lapel pins, hands on hearts, and Michelle Obama's pride, this song about false patriotic pride is newly relevant.

Old Glory

God bless Old Glory—Hey, Boys, ain't you proud?
Its glory is a myth now, but it's useful as a shroud.
Pledge allegiance to the lies and lose your liberty;
Trade your eyes for stirring words
Like "Land of Brave and Free."

Watch the colored cloth unfurl—hear the anthem play—
Star-spangled death for those who get caught in our way.
(Star-spangled death for those in great martial array)

Duty calls—prepare the pyre and pick the sacrifice—
Become a self-made murderer; don't think it over twice.
Write the books of history; repeat the words aloud.
Remember what Old Glory means?
Hey, Boys, ain't you proud?

©1967 Tim McMullen All Rights Reserved