When the President Talks to God
Free this week from the iTunes Music Store, Bright Eyes - When the President Talks to God
When the president talks to God
are the conversations brief or long?
does he ask to rape our womens' rights
or to send poor farm kids off to die?
does God suggest an oil hike
when the president talks to God?when the president talks to God
are the consonants all hard or soft?
is he resolute all down the line?
is every issue black or white?
does what God say ever change his mind
when the president talks to God?When the president talks to God
does he fake that drawl or merely nod?
agree which convicts should be killed?
where the prisons should be built and filled?
which voter fraud must be concealed
when the president talks to God?When the president talks to God
I wonder which one plays the better cop
"we should find some jobs. the ghetto's broke"
"no, they're lazy, George, I say we don't,
just give 'em more liquor stores and dirty coke"
that's what God recommends.When the president talks to God
do they drink near beer and go play golf
while they pick which countries to invade,
which Muslim souls still can be saved?
yeah I guess God just calls a spade a spade
when the president talks to GodWhen the president talks to God
does he ever think that maybe he's not?
that that voice is just inside his head
when he kneels next to the presidential bed
does he ever smell his own bullshit
when the president talks to God?I doubt it.
January 28th, 2005 at 12:10 pm
Saw Bright Eyes last night. he played this song during his encore. All in all a good show. I’ve seen better and i’ve seen worse. up next, Kings of Convenience, and the Ted Leo, and then the Polyphonic Spree, and then Clem Snide, and then Interpol and Blonde Redhead…..
oh man, i can’t understand why i don’t have any money….
February 16th, 2005 at 3:07 pm
Yea, I just saw him this past weekend…and he played this song at both of the shows in the encore. It was the first time I had heard it, but I loved it. I like how Conor brings a little bit of politics into his music..he’s got some interesting views.
February 17th, 2005 at 8:50 am
I saw Bright Eyes on the 7th, and when he played this, I couldnt help but feel shame that I lived in Texas. I love this song. I am SO tempted to email this to the white house, although I know Mr. High and Mighty would never see it.
February 21st, 2005 at 7:59 pm
This is one ANGRY young man. Perhaps he should channel his energy into something more positive, like better music!
April 29th, 2005 at 1:55 pm
Jessica, when I read your post, I was ashamed you were from TX, too, and America for that matter. Dubya as President is obligated to protect Americans, protect personal property and provide civil structure for freedom. Gore, Kerry or the Clintons don’t talk to God for fear of being called crazy–by talking to themselves.
May 3rd, 2005 at 12:00 am
To be honest, I’m ashamed I live in America with some of you people. What happened to respect for the office of the president. I guess that stopped when Clinton was getting bj’s in the oval office while talking to various international dignitaries. You liberals are such a joke.
May 3rd, 2005 at 12:01 am
To be honest, I’m ashamed I live in America with some of you people. What happened to respect for the office of the president. I guess that stopped when Clinton was getting bj’s in the oval office while talking to various international dignitaries. You liberals are such a joke.
May 3rd, 2005 at 12:57 am
Ned wake up dude. President bush is only helping big corps and hurting middle america. People hate him alot. Bright eyes just performed this song on the tongiht show, and was ended with a huge round of applause.
May 3rd, 2005 at 1:31 am
lyrics of this song are extremely POSITIVE to me, I see a kid thinking about the reality of his asshole ‘president’. not one issue raised there is not justly laid at W’s feet.
May 3rd, 2005 at 1:32 am
lyrics of this song are extremely POSITIVE to me, I see a kid thinking about the reality of his asshole ‘president’. not one issue raised there is not justly laid at W’s feet.
May 3rd, 2005 at 5:58 am
I saw the song on Leno Just now. Like it. “Dubya” is a loon. Not much more to it. Hes a blight on Americans, Texans, Christians, and the whole human race.
May 3rd, 2005 at 5:33 pm
I am a 4 time Grammy Nominee. I know important songs. I stood up and applauded Bright Eyes for his performance on the Jay Leno Show.
I am not a Democrat or a Republican, but Bright Eyes calls ‘a spade a spade’ in his song. Reminds me of early Dylan.
It’s about time someone came out with a message song that - whether you approve or not - makes you take notice. I took notice and am going out and buy the album tomorrow.
Lathan Hudson
May 3rd, 2005 at 7:55 pm
this is probably the shittiest song i’ve ever heard. his voice is horrible, the guitar sounds terrible. when he performed it on Jay Leno i was actually embarrased for him. i still can’t believe how absolutely terrible his music is. i can’t believe all of you junior high girls actually like that stuff. incredible.
May 3rd, 2005 at 10:56 pm
Ned, you’re absolutely right. So when is the Mad Cowboy going to stop selling out ordinary Americans to giant oil companies and the Saudis, and start doing the job he was “elected” to do?
May 3rd, 2005 at 10:57 pm
Ned, you’re absolutely right. So when is the Mad Cowboy going to stop selling out ordinary Americans to giant oil companies and the Saudis, and start doing the job he was “elected” to do?
May 4th, 2005 at 10:38 pm
Dubya as President is obligated to protect Americans, protect personal property and provide civil structure for freedom.
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Too bad he has failed so miserably!
May 10th, 2006 at 10:45 am
Much like the Arab world America has a long way to go before they evolve past this religion crap. That anybody can (and do!) win elections in your country by confessing to be religious is beyond ridicoulos. A man with the intellect of a snail can draw a direct line from religion to your current predicament, so start the anti-missionary work my friends and kick that crap out the door.
/Scandinavian
ps Bright eyes kicks ass
July 21st, 2007 at 7:39 pm
Lathan you old bull shitter. it is so good to read about your latest schemes andf dreams. I would like to come see you. When is a good time? time is running out. We need to re connect
I miss you.
barney