I LOVE IT!!! And your style continues to remind me TOO much of Tom Lehrer! (I mean that as a good thing, since he remains one of my life-long idols.) Moosie
This one gave me chills! I think it's your funniest/saddest yet! Your videos are pretty much the only ones I watch on You Tube anymore so keep that creativity flowing! ˆ¿ˆ
This is the updated version. Here are the lyrics from Zimmerman's original version (from 1991): ====== Thank God we finally had us a war It's what we've been spending our tax dollars for The rivers of gore we can wave the flag o'er Sparking a stock market rally Soaring as high as the casualty tally Our statement of purpose was to liberate That lovable serfdom we know as Kuwait But if we should eliminate one head of state Iraq doesn't need a dictator Just an American administrator Saddam shame, Saddam shame We all had to learn your damn name Only three questions remain Who's sane? Who's sane? Who's sane? We were fighting for freedom, that much is for sure Freedom from running our cars on manure And tell me what could be red, white and bluer Than bombing a strange foreign nation So we can all take our summer vacation The Butcher of Baghdad was your nom de guerre A nickname you'll have to be willing to share When we open up our own butcher shop there You bombed and gassed your own people But they followed you to our slaughterhouse just like sheep'll Saddam shame, Saddam shame We all had to learn your damn name Only three questions remain Who's sane? Who's sane? Who's sane? Our president worked for the Central Intel... ligence Agency and before that for Shell We know if he's lying he's doing it well Yes, he studied popular phonics And he's learned the lessons of history...onics Yes, we're the world champions of democracy So we'll keep sending our military 'Til every nation is sovereign and free All the while intoning our mantra Nam myoho renge and aid to the contra Now I could have told you that right would prevail So three cheers, hurrah, bravo, right-on, hail, hail! To President Bush and Vice President ... uh... And the brave men and women in khaki And our best to every remaining Iraqi Saddam shame, Saddam shame We all had to learn your damn name Only three questions remain Who's sane? Who's sane? Who's sane? Yes, only three questions remain Who's sane? Who's sane? Who knows?
Will you be anywhere near San Antonio, Texas? I would love to see you in concert. Oh, and good song, man! I love that stretch attempting to avoid the "F" Bomb.
Stockholm is awesome. Absolutely beautiful architecture, friendly people, and in the summertime the days are extra long! And yes, lots of people speak English, especially the young folks.
Actually, Roy Zimmerman originally did this with somewhat different lyrics back in Gulf War I, and the original lyrics were far better: We were fighting for freedom, that much is for sure freedom from running our cars on manure but tell me what could be red, white, and bluer than bombing a strange foreign nation so we can all take our summer vacation. Generally, I preferred him as part of The Foremen.
You should check out the rest of Roy's videos, if you haven't already. My faves: Jerry Falwell's God (still topical, and it has a great rhythm guitar riff); Ted Haggard is Completely Heterosexual, and That is the War on Terror. But they're all quite wonderful.
You are the reason people still love America, and Americans. Brilliant, cutting, funny, ingenous and a compelling expression of freedom. When are you touring Sweden!? We all speak english, 90% of us are atheists and we really need to hear from some of the good Americans .... they'd love you here!!
I am intrigued however. The reason why I like most of Zimmermans songs is pretty similar to why I like most of Lehrers songs. I find it interesting that someone can enjoy one but not the other. Obviously you must get something very different out of Lehrer than I do. Care to share?
3 questions: Hussein, Hussein, Hussein! Why isn't this guy worldwide! We need someone like him in our country! Well actually we had one song from our local poet-bard-artist guru.. but not in politics!
Excellent - I'm going to ask my friend Phil Ward to come with me - he would love you! He doesn't do political songs - but humorous stuff is a lot like your in other ways - he's great to. He's on trough dot com, backlash ward I think he's performed at McCabes - maybe you already know him!?
"While we liberated you're country. Slashing and burning and saving just one tree, the ministry of oil." LOL Keep up the good work Roy! "Now we've learned our lesson, it's hard to conduct a war, when the pre-war-intelligence sucked! Now some say the country is totally F..... " AWESOME!!
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Okay, I have to admit that the chorus is witty, cheeky and priceless. Well done!
He's smiling from where every he is. RIP Steve Goodman - left us too young. I'm glad we have Roy.
Roy you blow us away every time!
Excellent.
I order you to come to the UK Roy! I would pay good money to watch you perform.
I just wish I had more than two thumbs to point up...
You deserve far more than two.
already waiting for your next one.
Roy, this is one of my favorites. I smile every time i watch your videos.
Best one yet, great job, Roy!!
I love it! Clever, witty.... Roy. You're the man.
A fantastic song, like all your work, Roy. I always look forward to your new ones.
Great Roy, Keep it up.
Free Hugs From TX
RundoeTX
Fantastic!!!!! Perfect song, mate!
Great song. I really like the melody a lot. And as usual, you convey your message through great use of sarcasm and humor.
Absolutely wonderful. It's heartening to know that the US have people like you, too.
Thanks for sharing.
Oh Roy, I can't get enough, and this latest installment was the best yet! I can't wait to see what you come up with next! YOU'RE AWESOME!!
I love it, Roy! I can't wait for the next one!
Love, Hope, Peace, & Christ Be With You,
Cal-el
That was great! One of your best in my opinion.
Roy,
You are the best!
I got to meet Roy in Indianapolis. Really great guy!
excellent lyrics.
Love it!
Excellent stuff, very well done!
Another beautifully pun-encrusted offering.
Well done.
I love this prrticular song.
This is lyrical genius in its finest form.
Aloha,
Thomas
LOVE YOUR WORK!!! keep it up keep it up!
I LOVE IT!!!
And your style continues to remind me TOO much of Tom Lehrer! (I mean that as a good thing, since he remains one of my life-long idols.)
Moosie
another great one! thanks!
This one gave me chills! I think it's your funniest/saddest yet! Your videos are pretty much the only ones I watch on You Tube anymore so keep that creativity flowing! ˆ¿ˆ
Friggin' awesome! I love your music man, keep up the great work.
I've heard this one dozens of times, but I only now realise Saddam Shame is supposed to sound like "It's a damn shame"...
David Rutten and only three questions remain. Who's sane, who's sane, who's sane.
I'm tempted to send this to my peace and conflict studies lecturer. I'm sure he'd appreciate it.
Roy Zimmerman is the best thing about America.
one of your best!
Excellent. Thank you.
Legend, got 3 of his albums 2months ago, Love it!
Love your music Roy. I discovered you on You Tube and just had to buy your album on iTunes. Keep those videos coming!
awesome roy
Roy thanks for all songs you have wrote each have made me laugh :)
This is the updated version. Here are the lyrics from Zimmerman's original version (from 1991):
======
Thank God we finally had us a war
It's what we've been spending our tax dollars for
The rivers of gore we can wave the flag o'er
Sparking a stock market rally
Soaring as high as the casualty tally
Our statement of purpose was to liberate
That lovable serfdom we know as Kuwait
But if we should eliminate one head of state
Iraq doesn't need a dictator
Just an American administrator
Saddam shame, Saddam shame
We all had to learn your damn name
Only three questions remain
Who's sane? Who's sane? Who's sane?
We were fighting for freedom, that much is for sure
Freedom from running our cars on manure
And tell me what could be red, white and bluer
Than bombing a strange foreign nation
So we can all take our summer vacation
The Butcher of Baghdad was your nom de guerre
A nickname you'll have to be willing to share
When we open up our own butcher shop there
You bombed and gassed your own people
But they followed you to our slaughterhouse just like sheep'll
Saddam shame, Saddam shame
We all had to learn your damn name
Only three questions remain
Who's sane? Who's sane? Who's sane?
Our president worked for the Central Intel...
ligence Agency and before that for Shell
We know if he's lying he's doing it well
Yes, he studied popular phonics
And he's learned the lessons of history...onics
Yes, we're the world champions of democracy
So we'll keep sending our military
'Til every nation is sovereign and free
All the while intoning our mantra
Nam myoho renge and aid to the contra
Now I could have told you that right would prevail
So three cheers, hurrah, bravo, right-on, hail, hail!
To President Bush and Vice President ... uh...
And the brave men and women in khaki
And our best to every remaining Iraqi
Saddam shame, Saddam shame
We all had to learn your damn name
Only three questions remain
Who's sane? Who's sane? Who's sane?
Yes, only three questions remain
Who's sane? Who's sane? Who knows?
Wonderful video.
best one yet!
Brilliant, simply brilliant
Randy Rainbow does a lovely "DACA Shame" to the tune of "Danke Schoen." [The rhymes make me groan. . . love 'em!]
Brilliant, perfect!
Great song!
Awesome song, one of my favorites. Although this is a new version for me.
Brilliant!!!!
Will you be anywhere near San Antonio, Texas?
I would love to see you in concert.
Oh, and good song, man!
I love that stretch attempting to avoid the "F" Bomb.
Can't wait for the "Gotch'a Gaddafi" version... ^.^
Great as usual
God, you are clever Roy!
Awesome!!! And absolutely true!
You are completely and utterly correct!
Some say the country is totally f... ar beyond anything a well-meaning superpower could ever hope to reconstruct.
Nice subverted rhyme, there.
this is literally genius. its amazing what ppl can think of. "who's sane? who's sane?who's sane?/ husseinhusseinhussein"
awesome.
You're awesome
Gotta love it!
Roy you're amazing!! You're songs are the only way to laugh in the face of all the horrible truth around us!
The New Tom Lehrer.
Roy, you are awesome.
Nice one! :O)
@IWYchief No, he was the lead singer for The Foremen; The Folksmen (plural on "Folk") is a completely separate parody band.
Stockholm is awesome. Absolutely beautiful architecture, friendly people, and in the summertime the days are extra long! And yes, lots of people speak English, especially the young folks.
Elaina43 --
I'll be at McCabes Guitar Shop in Santa Monica this Saturday (July 21). Thanks for asking.
I love this guy.
Actually, Roy Zimmerman originally did this with somewhat different lyrics back in Gulf War I, and the original lyrics were far better:
We were fighting for freedom, that much is for sure
freedom from running our cars on manure
but tell me what could be red, white, and bluer
than bombing a strange foreign nation
so we can all take our summer vacation.
Generally, I preferred him as part of The Foremen.
Another winner, good game...
Really strong Phil Ochs feel to this song. I wonder how many people noticed that :)
OMG SO GREAT
When are performing near me? (um, Burbank, CA)
I completely concur!
Pure Magiqu!
what a genius! I freakin love him.
terrific
You're a genius.
Who the fuck voted dislike on this? Given it is a small number but still, that was fucking great.
Fantastic. Freakin' fantastic!!!
I really think you will stand in the ranks of Sondheim and Lehrer in the annals of satire. ;)
You should check out the rest of Roy's videos, if you haven't already. My faves: Jerry Falwell's God (still topical, and it has a great rhythm guitar riff); Ted Haggard is Completely Heterosexual, and That is the War on Terror. But they're all quite wonderful.
You are the reason people still love America, and Americans. Brilliant, cutting, funny, ingenous and a compelling expression of freedom. When are you touring Sweden!? We all speak english, 90% of us are atheists and we really need to hear from some of the good Americans .... they'd love you here!!
Can I adopt you? You are so funny!!!!!
lol you rock Roy!!
5/5
The puns!!! Holy shit this guy is brilliant!!
WOW his best damn song!
You're a real modern minstrel, Roy. Almost like the comedic version of Pete Seeger. ;p
I am intrigued however. The reason why I like most of Zimmermans songs is pretty similar to why I like most of Lehrers songs. I find it interesting that someone can enjoy one but not the other.
Obviously you must get something very different out of Lehrer than I do. Care to share?
this guys a genius!
I'm old enough to remember 9/11 2001.
3 questions: Hussein, Hussein, Hussein!
Why isn't this guy worldwide! We need someone like him in our country!
Well actually we had one song from our local poet-bard-artist guru.. but not in politics!
do you write all of your lyrics? this is genius!
@mjedelman You ought to look into what Leher thinks of him.
Ha ha ha! Roy is pure brilliance. He's like Mark Russell only funny.
Not to take *anything* away from Roy, but I really feel like Steve Goodman would have a big ol' smile on his face right about now.
so, so very true
Excellent - I'm going to ask my friend Phil Ward to come with me - he would love you! He doesn't do political songs - but humorous stuff is a lot like your in other ways - he's great to. He's on trough dot com, backlash ward
I think he's performed at McCabes - maybe you already know him!?
"While we liberated you're country. Slashing and burning and saving just one tree, the ministry of oil." LOL Keep up the good work Roy! "Now we've learned our lesson, it's hard to conduct a war, when the pre-war-intelligence sucked! Now some say the country is totally F..... "
AWESOME!!
he has a video on if the beatles were irish, check it out.
Only one question remains...
Whos sayn Husseins whos sane.
^.^
your entiltled to your opinion but I am here in baghdad right now and if you had ever seen what I have seen you wouldn't understand why we are here
If I bought you a dictionary, would you use it?
"Sovereign State of Halliburton." -- priceless!
your a lyrical genius lol
Whose sane, whose sane,
let's hope we got the right Uday who was not.