I will fight the fascist here.
I will fight the fascist in Spain.
I will fight the fascist in China
and I will fight the fascist in me.
- Dr. William Norman Bethune (1890-1939)
The title, "Fascist Architecture",
makes us think of an anthem, full of cliché, bombast and pride. In
fact, Bruce Cockburn speaks of a far more personal power structure, one
that each of us must overcome. Its many manifestations include an urge
to avoid conversation with those who don't entirely agree with our world
view. This "koan of silence" gave us 24/7 Red Don which, in turn, gave
us Hair Backpfeifengesicht. We have nothing to lose and everything to
gain from engagement.
Fascist architecture of my own design
Too long been keeping my love confined
You tore me out of myself alive Those fingers drawing out blood like sweat
While the magnificent facades crumble and burn
The billion facets of brilliant love
The billion facets of freedom turning in the light
Bloody nose and burning eyes
Raised in laughter to the skies
I've been in trouble but I'm ok
Been through the wringer but I'm ok
Walls are falling and I'm ok
Under the mercy and I'm ok Gonna tell my old lady
Gonna tell my little girl
There isn't anything in the world
That can lock up my love again
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