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Punch a Nazi?

from Kabakunst by The Creative Martyrs

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Punch a Nazi?

We’re not ones for advocating violence
But does there comes a time when we need more than silence?
A time when we all need more than words?
If there’s any chance of being heard?

When the truth can’t compete with the liars
Does there come a time to fight fire with fires?
If we stand and fight are we just as bad?
Can we live with ourselves if we miss the chance we had?

And so we’ll put this question to you
We’re very interested in your view
Don’t think too much just shout it out loud
It’s just a question all answers are allowed

Is it ok to punch a Nazi?
Is it ok to punch a Nazi?
We’re not talking about anything too fancy
Just a right left hook…. Would you punch a Nazi?

Would it damage, the moral high ground?
Does what comes around, come back around?
We stand tall in the face of adversity.
Is standing up tall enough against brutality?

If we’re free to stand together in peaceful protest
Does it really help those who are actually oppressed?
Are we leaving the dirty work to someone else?
So we can maintain our consciences and moral health

And so we’ll put this question to you
We’re very interested in your view
It’s your opinion so shout it out loud
Do try not to be swayed by the crowd

Is it ok to punch a Nazi?
Is it ok to punch a Nazi?
Is it better to stand there stoically?
Is it ok to punch a Nazi?

We’re not here to incite any fights
And we’re really not the violent types
In fact we’re getting anxious just thinking about conflict
We’re lovers and artists, we’re really rather quiet

But we don’t have to walk the streets in fear
Because of who we love or how we appear
Or where we’re from or how we sound
So we must all stand up and do something when there’s such much hate around

Is it ok to punch a Nazi?
Is it ok to punch a Nazi?
Is it better to stand there stoically?
Is it ok to punch a Nazi?

So is it ok to punch a Nazi?
Is it ok to slit a Nazi throat?
Would it be right to have a final Nazi solution?
Is it ok to gloat?

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from Kabakunst, released May 28, 2019

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The Creative Martyrs Glasgow, UK

The Creative Martyrs, first appeared in 1883, performing cabaret song and speciality acts.

It was not until their Weimar Cabaret acts of the 1920s that the by then jaded Martyrs found a sympathetic ear.

They further developed their cynicism in the vaudeville shows of 1940s America by which time they were considered passé.

Now the Martyrs will play anywhere that will have them. ... more

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