 Feels
Like 1936 Again
Words and
Music by Randall Effner
Vocals:
Randall and Sara Effner
Guitar: Randall Effner
Harmonica: Henry Clay
With the ugly specter of genocide hanging in the air
once again, the similarities between the 1936 Olympics in
Berlin and the upcoming 2008 Olympics in Beijing have become
more and more obvious. In both cases, appeasement trumped
principle, and brutal regimes ruled by political parties
that were a menace to both their own citizens and the rest
of the world were granted the privilege of hosting the Games
for their own prestige and glorification.
But around
the world, courageous people of conscience are stepping
forward and saying, “The Olympics and Crimes Against
Humanity Cannot Co-exist in China.” Here, we would like to
announce our support for the
Human Rights Torch Relay, and we dedicate this song to
the success of its mission.
The Olympic Spirit hangs its
head in shame
When police states are allowed to host the games
Like Germany when Hitler reigned supreme
Seeking glory for his murderous
regime
Now China wants to shine upon that stage
East and West are eager to engage
But human rights the CCP disdains
Feels like 1936 again.
Can you hold an international track meet
When you got a
labor camp right down the street?
Can you sponsor the Olympics in
08
When you still
imprison people for their faith?
The CCP will change what can be seen
They’ll even
paint the grass and mountains green
But their evil nature always
will remain
Feels like 1936 again.
They
torture people seven days a week
The shock batons are sizzling as we speak
They
harvest organs from the Falun Gong
Then cremate them to hide what’s going on.
Put me on your
blacklist I don’t care
I hope the people
boycott this affair
The stench of genocide is in the wind
Feels like 1936 again.
Reports about the slaughter of the Jews
Quite often
didn’t even make the news
The world still seems to have a tendency
To ignore big crimes against humanity
When virtue comes in second place to trade
Freedom, hope and justice start
to fade
The Olympic flame is flickering and dim
Feels like 1936 again
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