Roger Waters - Is This The Life We Really Want? Lyrics






[Donald Trump:]
"As a example you're CNN. I mean it's story, after story, after story is bad. I won. I won. And the other thing, chaos. There's zero chaos. We are running - this is a fine-tuned machine..."

The goose has gotten fat
On caviar and fancy bars
And subprime loans
And broken homes
Is this the life, the holy grail?
It's not enough that we succeed
We still need others to fail

Fear, fear drives the mills of modern man
Fear keeps us all in line
Fear of all those foreigners
Fear of all their crimes
Is this the life we really want?
It surely must be so
For this is a democracy and what we all say goes

And every time a student is run over by a tank
And every time a pirate's dog is forced to walk the plank
Every time a Russian bride is advertised for sale
And every time a journalist is left to rot in jail
Every time a young girl's life is casually spent
And every time a nincompoop becomes the president
Every time somebody dies reaching for their keys
And every time that Greenland falls in the fucking sea it's because

All of us, the blacks and whites
Chicanos, Asians - every type of ethnic group
Even folks from Guadaloupe, the old, the young
Toothless hags, supermodels, actors, fags, bleeding hearts
Football stars, men in bars, washer women, tailors, tarts
Grannies, grandpas, uncles, aunts
Friends, relations, homeless tramps
Clerics, truckers, cleaning ladies, ants
Maybe not ants
Why not ants?
Well, because it's true
The ants don't have enough IQ to differentiate between
The pain that other people feel
And well, for instance, cutting leaves
Or crawling across window sills
In search of open treacle tins
So like the ants, are we just dumb?
Is that why we don't feel or see
Or are we all just numbed out on reality TV?

So every time
The curtain falls
Every time the curtain falls on some forgotten life
It is because we all stood by silent and indifferent
It's normal!





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  1. B.... S....

    Love you Roger You care about us the little humans on this planet . I wish you the best in life ❤️❤️❤️

  2. D.... J....

    How many innocents were killed by the USA in the name of democracy? TRUMP is as terrorist as the Syrian-Iranian regime, ISIS and dictators

  3. P.... C....

    It reminds me an musician friend who was also a good man who told me after eating three glasses of Gigondas that he believed in arrogance, hated the idea of submission, of humility, and that if he had to undergo a form of coercion or dictatorship, he would always prefer it to be exercised by the musical or social elite rather than by the masses. We can discuss with the elite. With the mass it's impossible, she speaks too loudly!

  4. R.... T....

    Welcome to the Valley Of Decision.

  5. �.... �....

    great video series for such a beautiful song of the great musician of all times and peoples fighter for justice !! With love from Russia !!

  6. M.... v....

    What a video and what a song. The soundtrack to our times.

  7. d.... ....

    Is this the official video?

  8. D.... ....

    Just another classic from Rog.

  9. T.... L....

    "... and every time that Greenland falls in the fucking sea..."

    That line always sends chills down my back.

  10. S.... ....

    Sorry Roger, but I am very thankful for all of this music has been removed from me. This is coming from a man, who in Cleveland, 1999, Gund Arena, can be heard in the recordings screaming your name,"ROOOGEEEERRRRRR!", over and over because the cutie next to me loved it. But I loved you. At least I thought I did. But... without, Jesus Christ, in my heart, that was impossible.

    But now that I do have Him in my heart, I truly do love you. Why? Because God loves you more. This is why He sent His Only Begotten Son, Jesus Christ, to die on The Cross at Calvary. For the sins of the world.

    Roger, without Repentance, the moment you die, you will open your eyes, in hell. An agony that is undescribable, because, God, is no longer there to comfort.

    We have a soul...and it will spend an eternity, either WITH, God, or sadly without.

    No laughing matter. I pray for you...your band, and David, and Nick and their band.

    You're precious souls are believing a lie. And in such a dangerous place because of the pride of life. But, if you died today...you would not be spending your eternity With, God.

    By your advocating hate towards the Jewish Nation of Israel, is enough right there to damn your soul. But you hatred for authority, is a hatred towards God.

    Romans 13:1-4, Please read.

    God's power is amazing Roger. And His Love is Forgiving.

    You soul is precious Roger...and eternity is long.

    Please begin to read in: The Gospel of John, to begin to understand Who, Jesus, Truly is. You will be very surprised. He came to heal...not to condemn.

    And so, we have a choice to make. Repent or not.

    I pray that God open your eyes before you leave here.

    He truly does Love us Roger. And that means He Truly Loves You. He sent, Jesus, to prove His Love for us!❤️

  11. F.... A....

    Masterpiece!

  12. T.... C....

    Sad to say he's fuckin right ... every word

  13. S.... o....

    Another great tune from Roger. Effing world shame!

  14. C.... S....

    I'm alright jack keep your hands off of my stack

  15. M.... I....

    So, as an example, you're CNN
    I mean it's story, after story, after story is bad
    I won, I won
    And the other thing, chaos, there's zero chaos
    We are running, this is a fine-tuned mach
    The goose has gotten fat
    On caviar in fancy bars
    And subprime loans
    And broken homes
    Is this the life, the holy grail?
    It's not enough that we succeed
    We still need others to fail
    Fear, fear drives the mills of modern man
    Fear keeps us all in line
    Fear of all those foreigners
    Fear of all their crimes
    Is this the life we really want? (want, want, want, want)
    It surely must be so
    For this is a democracy and what we all say goes
    And every time a student is run over by a tank
    And every time a pirate's dog is forced to walk the plank
    Every time a Russian bride is advertised for sale
    And every time a journalist is left to rot in jail
    Every time a young girl's life is casually spent
    And every time a nincompoop becomes the president
    Every time somebody dies reaching for their keys
    And every time that Greenland falls in the fucking sea is because
    All of us, the blacks and whites
    Chicanos, Asians, every type of ethnic group
    Even folks from Guadeloupe, the old, the young
    Toothless hags, super models, actors, fags, bleeding hearts
    Football stars, men in bars, washerwomen, tailors, tarts
    Grandmas, grandpas, uncles, aunts
    Friends, relations, homeless tramps
    Clerics, truckers, cleaning ladies
    Ants, maybe not ants
    Why not ants?
    Well because it's true
    The ants don't have enough IQ to differentiate between
    The pain that other people feel
    And well, for instance, cutting leaves
    Or crawling across windowsills in search of open treacle tins
    So, like the ants, are we just dumb?
    Is that why we don't feel or see?
    Or are we all just numbed out on reality TV?
    So, every time the curtain falls
    Every time the curtain falls on some forgotten life
    It is because we all stood by, silent and indifferent
    It's normal

  16. S.... E....

    Excelente video e infelizmente com a nossa vida real é! E assistimos a isto tudo todos os dias em nossa casa e sem fazermos nada! E quando podemos fazer alguma coisa não exercemos o nosso poder de voto! Imperdoável! É a sociedade que temos, só olhamos para nós e nunca para o outro!

  17. S.... J....

    Trump is an german PIG. Sorry! After Hitler, the next. i`am (traurig)! But not all of us are so... I hope!!! Welcome too the End!!!!!!!!! Danke Roger, mein Seelenbruder. Mögest Du noch lange die Welt aufrütteln!!!!!!! A Friend

  18. K.... C....

    Excellent, excellent job on this!

  19. V.... ....

    so few views. I am shoked. Mr. Waters reveals the truth of this fucking world

  20. a.... ....

    trump is cool as well as Roger Waters. triggered? well, fuck you.

  21. M.... W....

    Shocking album to end your career with tbh.

  22. F.... S....

    I share the concerns of the artist, but the video part with Trump and Pope is fake (compare the length of Trump's jacket to the position of hands, or shirt coming out of the sleeve). Let's not get crazy ;)

  23. c.... ....

    Trump is a puppet. Be good and do as you are told Trump or you'll get impeached. The mud will finally stop falling off, it will stick. Trump is a poodle, but who is the owner? We will find out very soon. I don't think we will like it.

    c.... ....

    If Trump is a poodle, what does that make Hillary? Right, a pile of dog shit.

    c.... ....

    Leftist scum

    c.... ....

    We all know that he is the bitch of Benjamin Netanyahu.

  24. b.... o....

    Hey Rog....it's me again...Mr. Gilets Juanes Yellow Vests》why no support...does that not jive w/the anti Trump/pro Soros Left Agenda?

    Viva les Gilets Juanes ⚠️

    b.... o....

    Les Gilets Jaunes - doing the work for Putin and Marine Le Penis?

    Yeah Rog is bound to get behind a right-wing movement supported by a hostile foreign country.

  25. G.... ....

    A fined tuned machine

  26. M.... E....

    S
    Nice song by a nincompoop rich white guy trying to justify his money

  27. J.... M....

    We have a voice but why do you and me let all the idiots of this world speak for us. Go Roger.........

  28. M.... E....

    So realistic. Direct. Sad and you must love it because all is unfortunately true

  29. G.... M....

    For God sake, I thought I'd be listening to music without political garbage. Its everywhere I am use music to get away and enjoy life without any outside interference BUT YOU JUST HAD TO TAKE THAT AWAY.


    UNSUBSCRIBED.

    G.... M....

    Clearly you have no idea who Roger Waters is

    G.... M....

    Don't let the door hit you in thee arse.

    G.... M....

    There's always a message through music - if you want to stick your head in the sand and pretend everything is not happening - listen to MS music - they have your needs covered. Lyrics about having a diamond ring, skipping in the sand or whatever else you want. Don't come here and complain. Just find what you seek, it's out there for you.

    G.... M....

    But Roger Waters was always writing about politics.

    G.... M....

    @Haunter of the Dark That moron probably thinks that the Pink Floyd album "Animals" is about farming.

  30. R.... T....

    Bel video, bellissimo brano, bellissimo album ! Sonorità delicate per non soffocare parole stupende, incisive. Pensieri cantati ed urlati che dovrebbero cambiarci subito, per diventare finalmente “umani”. Ed invece ... !
    Love

    R.... T....

    brava Raffaella sono perfettamente d'accordo con Te!!! Roger sei grande e unico!!!

  31. J.... M....

    See the fact roger waters is on auto pilot. Maybe one day you and me will become a pilot?

  32. C.... A....

    Wowwww !! Great Video ♥ Thank u