is this the 21st century?

[Oldrottenhead]

back from kos watching the news playing catch up. wish i was ignorant back in kos,

Is this the 21st century?
Are we not civilised?
I think I must be dreaming
I can't believe my eyes
they're pulling kids out from under the rubble
they're shooting planes out of the sky
is this the 21st century?
Or are we living a lie?
They're throwing bombs at one another
does anyone know why?
we're pullimg kids from out under the rubble
we're shooting planes out of the sky
is this the 21st century?
Have we finally arrived?
At the peak of our capabilities
to take an eye for an eye
still pulling kids from out under the rubble
still shooting planes out of the sky
Is this the 21st century?
Is this the 21st century?
Is this the 21st century?
Is this the 21st century?
Are we just gonna stand by?

is this the 21st century?

w/m
oldrottenhead
electro acoustic
bass guitar
juno di
and
vox

[kenny mac]

A true outlook on a messed up world james .
There are so many problems out there ,we need to match the bad stuff with some good stuff.
Well done mate.

[Geir]

I got a call from work yesterday, even tho I'm on vacation ..... the security level had been heightened due to terror threats against Norway ... I guess it's just the authorities being extra cautious due to our recent history, but non the less ... what has become of this world ....

a messed up world indeed ... and a very good song describing the state of our world James !

I'll hit play once more now ....


I'll be back ...

[64Guitars]

Nice one. I love the bass and drums, and that synthesizer lick. Great lyrics too.

Welcome back!

[Oldrottenhead]

cheers guys and is great to be back. got lots of catching up to do.

[Redler]

Brilliant song, James! 10 points for lyric - so realistic.

[bruno]

Indeed - is this the 21st century. All this shit is real bad.
Great sentiment, excellent song
B

[Ted]

I particularly like the bass on this tune.

Ahh! July 2014...

Here are some things in the news from those simpler times:

• Offensive by Ukrainian Military Results in Gains (July)
  
• ISIS Declares Territory in Iraq (July 1)
  
• Murders of Israeli and Palestinian Teenagers Increases Tension (July 2)
  
• U.S., EU Place New Sanctions on Russia (July 16)
  
• Passenger Jet Crashes in Eastern Ukraine (July 17)
  
• Prime Minister of Ukraine Resigns (July 24)
  
• U.S. Accuses Russia of Treaty Violation (July 29)
  
• Argentina Defaults Again (July 30)
  

It was pre-Brexit, and pre-Trump. Imagine going back in time and telling your 2014 self how the next 8 years were going to go.

But honestly, I remember none of that stuff from the news in July 2014. Those were dark times for me. My first marriage was failing. We had sold our house. I was unemployed. But I was putting on a brave face, and the Nutrients were planning a farewell show before I went off to Madagascar.

Blackout Bump - week of 25 July, 2014

[cuthbert]

Great bump - somehow I missed this back when Jim originally posted it.

Sadly, the subject matter was also a sneak preview for what was to come...