DOUBLESPEAK
Author(s): Brother Sun
Songbook: FTT 06 Stir It Up
KeyWords: Faith and Trust,

Intro
Military planners, politicians and flag-waving journalists
Turn to "Double Speak" to gloss over the horrors of war.

Verse 1
They don't say "war" in the New World Order of "Double Speak",
Only casualties sustained and armed campaigns in "Double Speak".
There's no more battles, only armed conflicts,
High-tech weapons and electronic tricks.
War is just the same as a video game using "Double Speak".

Chorus 1
Truth is disguised, lies are contrived to minimize the cruelty.
The words they choose, the terms they use only confuse reality.
What's the real meaning of the news we hear?
The media explains, but it's not real clear.
They change the words around just to make a better sound;
Every week you can hear "Double Speak",
When they change the words around and cast the truth to the ground.

Intro and Narration 2
The language of technology is being used to make the terrifying
Uncertainties of combat sound completely pre-programmed.

Verse 2
A smart bomb will provide soft kill in "Double Speak",
A body bag contains just human remains in "Double Speak".
Even friendly fire has a kinda nice sound,
When you shoot your own men with a missile comin' down.
Just turn to "Double Speak," when your stomach is weak from the news this week.

[Repeat Chorus 1]

Intro and Narration 3
["They change"] ["The words"]
The enemy forces kill, destroy and terrorize,
But our boys simply take out, eliminate and neutralize.
Our soldiers are brave, highly trained professionals,
But theirs are brainwashed, ruthless terrorists.
The dictators use censorship and propaganda,
But we only have reporting guidelines, press briefings
And "Double Speak".

Verse 3
They don't bomb innocent civilians any more in "Double Speak" ["Double Speak"],
Collateral damage is just a part of war in "Double Speak" ["Double Speak"].
Surgical strike, not brutal attack,
Aggressive maneuver, not shoot 'em in the back.
Hit the bulls-eye from five miles high in "Double Speak".

Chorus 2
On the radio and the TV shows God only knows what they're holding back.
There are magazines and movie screens, but behind the scenes are the real facts.
Gang up on the weak to support the strong,
Politically correct but morally wrong.
They change the words around just to make a better sound.
Every week you can hear "Double Speak"
When they change the words around and cast the truth to the ground,
Guitar riff notes:
Cast the truth to the ground.

To make a better sound [they change the words around]
And cast the truth to the ground!

Copyright (c) 1998 by The Family