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Wishful Thinking
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Wishful Thinking was released on January 1, 1987 by Mad Butcher Classic as a part of the album Never Again!
ReleasedJanuary 1, 1987
LabelMad Butcher Classic
LanguageEnglish
BPM176
Melodicness
Acousticness
Valence
Danceability
Energy

Lyrics

It was important to support the Dead Kennedy’s,
In their fight against censorship,
Because what ever happens in America,
Usually ends up here within three years,
Religious fanatics are far more dangerous,
Than all the records about Satan put together,
Using the threat of legislation,
To force a voluntary compliance with their views,
But people aren’t stupid – they know,
That all these empty headed bands,
Who sing about fucking virgins in graveyards,
At midnight are only taking the piss.
Chorus:
What we see and hear should never be censored,
Least of all by religious fanatics,
Whose very own “cherished” beliefs,
Have caused death and misery throughout the world.
Sure we find the lyrics of bands,
Such as Slayer both ridiculous and amusing,
But there’s no way bands should be stopped,
From saying anything they so desire,
If you find say a right wing band,
Making extremely offensive statements,
Then you make a personal boycott of their records,
You don’t have to listen; you censor it yourself,
Even the most repulsive people have the right,
To exercise free speech,
And we have an equal right not to listen,
And to encourage others to do the same.
Pornography is yet another choice,
That they want to deny the people,
If you want to buy this product,
Then fine it does no harm,
In Denmark since it was made available,
To anyone over the age of 15,
The rate of child sexual assault,
Has dropped by 67 per cent,
Approximately 99.97 per cent of Playboy,
And Penthouse readers do not commit rapes,
The 3 out of every 10 000 that do,
Can easily be put into perspective,
When compared to the equal percentage of rapists,
In every 10 000 church-goers, musicians or teachers.
And to all of you who disagree,
And say that models exploit their body’s,
I’m sorry but I just don’t agree It is no more a case of exploitation,
Than a footballer using his natural ability,
Or an athlete doing just the same,
A model, be they male or female,
Are merely making a living from their looks,
No one should ever be denied,
The beauty of the naked body,
It is art in all it’s magnificence,
NOT dirty, filthy or obscene.
Written by: Les Donelly, Pauline Beck

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