Business suits and combat boots

from Myopia (2007) by Utopia Now

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This is surely one of the more simple and seemingly ideological Utopia Now songs, and I'm not entirely comfortable with the lyrics anymore. However, what motivated them was a strong feeling of anger at the reality of war and the discrepancy between the experiences of those who decide and those who fight. The song is a good example of why I normally don't write lyrics in the throes of intense emotions but instead wait until I have cooled down. On the other hand, those who prefer simple lyrics, messages, and positions (say, Anti Flag or Pennywise fans) will probably appreciate this style.

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Business suits, prostitutes, noble limousines,
signing papers, smiling brightly from the screens,
hands always manicured and clean,
because a gun you have never held, nor seen.
(If you want a war) go and fight it.
(If you want a fire) don’t deny it.
(Conscience starts) with an easy frown,
so take your ball point pen and lay it down.

Combat boots, turkey shoots, forebodings of death,
eternities in a trench, holding the breath,
hands shivering, clinging, trenched in red,
to the trigger, the only friend that’s left.
(Pity for you) tragically mislead.
(How does it feel?) life as a warhead.
(Your face shows) a constant frown,
so take your rifle and lay it… down!

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from Myopia (2007), released April 1, 2007
Music and lyrics written by Stephan Serowy
Vocals: Stephan Serowy
Guitars: Stephan Serowy, Fynn Freyschmid
Bass: Sebastian Strij
Drums: David Neuhaus

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Utopia Now Berlin, Germany

Utopia Now started out in 2006 but had been known under the name Indigo since 2002, sharing the stage with bands such as Lagwagon, Anti Flag, A Wilhelm Scream, No Trigger, Good Clean Fun, Venerea and many more. However, the band was short-lived and split in 2007. Today the band lives on in the form of an online solo project by the band’s founder, singer, and songwriter, Stephan Serowy. ... more

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