The GOP needs an anthem - a song that perfectly defines their beliefs and what they stand for. However, whenever they have tried to adopt one, they are always rebuffed by musicians who do not want their music (or themselves) to be associated with what the GOP stands for. Both republican politicians and pundits have been chastised by musicians for using their songs without permission in their campaigns or rallies. For example, back in March of this year, musician Peter Gabriel demanded that Rush Limbaugh stop using his song, Sledgehammer, to attack birth-control advocate Sandra Fluke. I think that Mr. Gabriel was being shortsighted; instead of merely demanding that Sledgehammer not be used in this manner, he should have offered the GOP a song that they could use as their anthem. His song, "Not One of Us", suits their xenophobia and bigotry very well. Read the following lyrics and tell me if you can think of a better song to highlight the GOP's hatred of anyone that does not march in lockstep with them or look just like they do. If you can think of one, please share it. In the meantime, I think that "Not One of Us" should certainly be adopted by the Romney campaign:
It's only water
In a stranger's tear
Looks are deceptive
but distinctions are clear
a foreign body
And a foreign mind
Never welcome
In the land of the blind
You may look like we do
Talk like we do
But you know how it is
You're not one of us
Not one of us
No you're not one of us
Not one of us
Not one of us
No you're not one of us
There's safety in numbers
When you learn to divide
How can we be in
If there is no outside
All shades of opinion
Feed an open mind
But your values are twisted
Let us help you unwind
You may look like we do
Talk like we do
But you know how it is
You're not one of us
Not one of us
No you're not one of us
Not one of us
Not one of us
No you're not one of us
Not one of us
No you're not one of us
Not one of us
Not one of us
No you're not one of us"
Written by: Peter Gabriel
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VtpQvN26MtY
