Peace Sells
Peace Sells... but Who's Buying?
1986
Duration: 4:04
Track number: 3
Writers
Lyrics by: Dave Mustaine
Music by: Dave Mustaine
Theme
A highly political and cynical anthem questioning the establishment's narrative and the hypocrisy of consumerism and media control. It challenges the listener's acceptance of the status quo, famously summarized by the line, 'Peace sells... but who's buying?'
Lyrics
What do you mean: I don't believe in God?
I talk to him everyday
What do you mean: I don't support your system?
I go to court when I have to
What do you mean: I can't get to work on time?
I got nothing better to do
And, what do you mean: I don't pay my bills?
Why do you think I'm broke? Huh?
If there's a new way
I'll be the first in line
But it better work this time
What do you mean: I hurt your feelings?
I didn't know you had any feelings
What do you mean: I ain't kind?
Just not your kind
What do you mean: I couldn't be the President of the United States of America?
Tell me something, it's still: We the people, right?
If there's a new way
I'll be the first in line
But it better work this time
Can you put a price on peace?
Peace
Peace sells
Peace
Peace sells
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
Peace sells, but who's buying?
No, no, no, no, no, peace sells
Peace sells
