Not much of a rap fan, but I agree with the sentiments of the song. Not to mention that it's cool of them to make it available for free. Here are the lyrics.

In A World Gone Mad...
(Beastie Boys)

In a world gone mad it’s hard to think right
So much violence hate and spite
Murder going on all day and night
Due time we fight the non-violent fight

Mirrors, smokescreens and lies
It’s not the politicians but their actions I despise
You and Saddam should kick it like back in the day
With the cocaine and Courvoisier
But you build more bombs as you get more bold
As your mid-life crisis war unfolds
All you want to do is take control
Now put that axis of evil ******** on hold
Citizen rule number 2080
Politicians are shady
So people watch your back 'cause I think they smoke crack
I don’t doubt it look at how they act

In a world gone mad it’s hard to think right
So much violence hate and spite
Murder going on all day and night
Due time we fight the non-violent fight

First the ‘War On Terror’ now war on Iraq
We’re reaching a point where we can’t turn back
Let’s lose the guns and let’s lose the bombs
And stop the corporate contributions that their built upon
Well I’ll be sleeping on your speeches ‘til I start to snore
‘Cause I won’t carry guns for an oil war
As-Salamu alaikum, wa alaikum assalam
Peace to the Middle East peace to Islam
Now don’t get us wrong ‘cause we love America
But that’s no reason to get hysterica
They’re layin’ on the syrup thick
We ain’t waffles we ain’t havin’ it

In a world gone mad it’s hard to think right
So much violence hate and spite
Murder going on all day and night
Due time we fight the non-violent fight

Now how many people must get killed?
For oil families pockets to get filled?
How many oil families get killed?
Not a damn one so what’s the deal?

It’s time to lead the way and de-escalate
Lose the weapons of mass destruction and the hate
Say ooh ah what’s the White House doin’?
Oh no! Say, what in tarnation have they got brewing??!!!!???!!
Well I’m not pro Bush and I’m not pro Saddam
We need these fools to remain calm
George Bush you’re looking like Zoolander
Trying to play tough for the camera
What am I on crazy pills? We’ve got to stop it
Get your hand out my grandma’s pocket
We need health care more than going to war
You think it’s democracy they’re fighting for?

In a world gone mad it’s hard to think right
So much violence hate and spite
Murder going on all day and night
Due time we fight the non-violent fight

I heard that song on the radio today. Pretty good song, especially lyrics wise.

The Beastie Boys have been a favorite since the 80s...but I can't get down with this song. I like the idea that they're not afraid to mention the human atrocity perpetuated by this violence...but I don't think they should bash the President. It seems, to me, that their opinions used to be more central...but this song seems really liberal (in the way that they're sorta acting like the politicians that they're bashing). I liked it better when they were down with everybody. :)

Originally posted by Tuscadero
The Beastie Boys have been a favorite since the 80s...but I can't get down with this song. I like the idea that they're not afraid to mention the human atrocity perpetuated by this violence...but I don't think they should bash the President. It seems, to me, that their opinions used to be more central...but this song seems really liberal (in the way that they're sorta acting like the politicians that they're bashing). I liked it better when they were down with everybody. :)

Yeah, I dont much care for all the bashing they do to people, but I think it's really great that they get out there and state their opinions. They aren't afraid to hide away and write fake meaningless songs. That's what I mostly appreciate about this song, their honesty in writing it.

the Beastie Boys are a favorite of mine. I haven't heard this new song yet just read the lyrics at the web site yesterday . I think they aren't really bashing they just don't think war is the answer.
Like they said in the song ...."Its not the politicians but their actions they despise"

Regardless Beasties ROCK!!!!
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:rock: Beastie Boys Rock MAN! :rock:

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In a World Gone Mad is so badass :guitar: