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Camper Van Beethoven — Might Makes Right
Album: New Roman Times
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Released: 2004
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Yeah might makes right
Yeah might makes right
They say that god is on our side and made us mighty
Yeah might makes right
Yeah might makes right
They say that god is on our side; I don't believe them

I'm crawling through the underbrush, we're teched up to the hilt
Compared to us these poor guys should be wearing shorts and kilts
I've got a living breathing shadow crossed up in my scope
My partner gives the signal, pull the trigger, then there's smoke

Might makes right
Yeah might makes right
They say that god is on our side and makes us mighty
Yeah might makes right
Yeah might makes right
They say that god is on our side; I don't believe them

Might makes right
Yeah might makes right
I guess that god is on our side and makes us mighty
Yeah might makes right
Yeah might makes right
They say that god is on our side; I don't believe them

They want us from the villages, they want us from the towns
Who could really blame them, shit blows up when we're around
We fly above their houses with our Huey double-props
We scare the crap out of their kids, their mothers and their flocks

Might makes right
Yeah might makes right
I guess 'cause god is on our side it makes us mighty
Yeah might makes right
Yeah might makes right
They say that god is on our side; I don't believe them
Comments (82)add comment
 gubbin wrote:
This damn war had gone on too long when this song first came out.  Nearly 16 years later and we're still in it.
 
Despicable, ain't it? Power Trip for Oval office, whilst piss on the folks at home. Just get the troops outta there, home safely, and let the other warring  factors Duke it out amongst themselves!! Like we don't have enuff of a mess here at home that is being inappropriately addressed. That's our politicians & tax dollars, hard at work!! Such a smoke & mirrors show!
Posted 4 years ago by Signwrtr61    [ Reply ]
This damn war had gone on too long when this song first came out.  Nearly 16 years later and we're still in it.
Posted 4 years ago by gubbin    [ Reply ]
I pretty much hate all of CVB's rhythmless dribble.
Posted 5 years ago by geodesmo    [ Reply ]
Peace out bro!!
Posted 6 years ago by davidbrace61    [ Reply ]
Image result for god is on our side
Posted 6 years ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
 slowchair@sbcglobal.net wrote:
Didn't know who this was till I looked. Reminds me of Cracker. Fun song.
 
Dave Lowery formed and lead sings for both Cracker and Camper Von Beethoven if it makes you feel better.
Posted 6 years ago by h8rhater    [ Reply ]
Snarky bumper sticker political analysis. Stuff gets tiresome.
Posted 6 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
 ScottishWillie wrote:
As foreigner if feel inappropriate to comment on the American politics of this song, but as a piece of music its bilindingly good and I feel myself singing “Ceech, Ceech, Ceech” ever chorus. 

 
As an American, I feel it IS VERY appropriate for non-Americans to comment on the "politics" of this song.  The world is much more global than even 30 years ago, we're all in this together, and I know a lot of us feel the same way. 

Long Live RP and PEACE!!!

Posted 6 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
Didn't know who this was till I looked. Reminds me of Cracker. Fun song.
Posted 6 years ago by slowchair    [ Reply ]
As foreigner if feel inappropriate to comment on the American politics of this song, but as a piece of music its bilindingly good and I feel myself singing “Ceech, Ceech, Ceech” ever chorus. 
Posted 6 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
I wonder if the Nazis thought that way in th 1930's and 40's
Posted 6 years ago by jmsmy    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of the wording on the 1870-71 campaign medal that my great-grandfather received for his service to Kaiser Wilhelm I:

Dem siegreichen Heere
Gott war mit uns, Ihm sei die Ehre.

Posted 7 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]

The anarchist in me REALLY likes this song; so does the conscious objector of American (and really any nation) imperialism.  Reminds me of how I feel when "they" say "God Bless America" - really?...what about the rest of the world?  Shouldn't god bless them too? 

I'm also a fan of the comment "Support Our Troops - BRING THEM HOME"

War is the vehicle used to destroy and create new markets to rebuild.  It's all money and power, and we the people of the world (i.e. the 99.9%) are the pawns; who is the grand master of it all anyways?  God?  The Rothschild family?  Putin and Trump (HA) ? ARRGGG

That was my minute of thinking about how screwed up it all is.  I want to hide in a hole sometimes when I feel this way....other times I feel like I need to act and help...but how and where and who?  ARRGGG again.

Here's another shout out to how AWESOME RP is....helps me get through my day with great tunes.   


Posted 7 years ago by lizardking    [ Reply ]
  pretty good but Civil Disobedience from this album is awesome, imo.. {#Cheesygrin}
Posted 7 years ago by moodfood    [ Reply ]
Hmmmm....an interestingly snide political song.  In today's political climate you could replace the word "might" with "American"

"Yeah (to be) American makes right
Yeah (to be) American makes right
They say that god is on our side and made us American
Yeah might makes right
Yeah might makes right
They say that god is on our side; I don't believe them"

And a great comment about the disparity between our side and "theirs:"

"I'm crawling through the underbrush, we're teched up to the hilt
Compared to us these poor guys should be wearing shorts and kilts
I've got a living breathing shadow crossed up in my scope
My partner gives the signal, pull the trigger, then there's smoke..."

And yet despite all the tech and such why is it our side cannot subdue those guys in shorts and kilts, eh?

Maybe it comes to this in most of our geo-politics? 

"Might makes stupid
Yeah might makes stupid
They say that god is on our side and (this) makes us stupid
Yeah might makes stupid
Yeah might makes stupid"

This goes some way's in explaining the never ending intransigence of the opposition.  And now on our side that stupidity has ascended all the way to the Power Oval. 

So it goes in an era best described as a Kurt Vonnegut novella....

Highlow
American Net'Zen


Posted 7 years ago by Highlowsel    [ Reply ]
 Mugro wrote:

And now of course of the Obama Administration. Obama, afterall has continued the legacy of Bush, but bringing it to a new level with lots of covert activities in Iran!
 
Wow, your knowledge of the history of the US Government involvement in Iran is shockingly nonexistent. Go spend some time on Wikipedia and learn something.
Posted 9 years ago by SmackDaddy    [ Reply ]
Country Joe McDonald for the 21st Century.
Posted 11 years ago by joelbb    [ Reply ]
Ummm... too soon, maybe?
Posted 11 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
 rdo wrote:
Ugh, time to dust off the ole PSD button...back in a few.  {#Wave}
 
Darn, you beat me to it...
Posted 12 years ago by justsomeone    [ Reply ]
 olivertwist wrote:


{#Ask} Proclivities is usually very knowledgeable, but this is not the same lead singer as the one in Cake. Cracker, yes, Cake no.
 
{#Doh}Oops, I was obviously thinking of Cracker; thanks for the correction.  I had apparently gotten all befuddled by two different, flour-based bands whose names begin with "C".
Posted 12 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Ugh, time to dust off the ole PSD button...back in a few.  {#Wave}
Posted 12 years ago by rdo    [ Reply ]
 cohifi wrote:
Could we agree this is a 4 ?  good
 
twice what it's worth... God.. this sucks. Make it a 1 and stop. "MUTE Makes Right."
Posted 12 years ago by Roguewarer    [ Reply ]
Could we agree this is a 4 ?  good
Posted 12 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 Art_Carnage wrote:
The official song of the Bush Administration.
 
And now of course of the Obama Administration. Obama, afterall has continued the legacy of Bush, but bringing it to a new level with lots of covert activities in Iran!

Posted 12 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
The official song of the Bush Administration.
Posted 13 years ago by Art_Carnage    [ Reply ]
 Proclivities wrote:

It's the same singer.
 

{#Ask} Proclivities is usually very knowledgeable, but this is not the same lead singer as the one in Cake. Cracker, yes, Cake no.
Posted 13 years ago by olivertwist    [ Reply ]
 BikeCoachDave wrote:
Sounds like Cake, and that is not a good quality IMO.
 
It's the same singer.

*edit - Oops, I was thinking of Cracker.
Posted 13 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Sounds like Cake, and that is not a good quality IMO.
Posted 13 years ago by BikeCoachDave    [ Reply ]
Make it stop.
Posted 13 years ago by pinnyrat    [ Reply ]
 nerakdon wrote:
Awesome lyrics. Also, there's a k9 unit is. That scares the crap out of me. And a crown vic just passed real slow, brights on.
 

The last time a crown vic passed me real slow, I had to explain to the officer that yes "I always drive 75 in a 65".

Hell, normally I drive 80.

Stupid cop!
Posted 13 years ago by horstman    [ Reply ]
 SinisterDexter wrote:
New Roman Times?  I like Arial and Baskerville myself.
 
At least they were conscientious enough to actually set the cover in Times! A nice touch.

Posted 13 years ago by dvwtwo    [ Reply ]
wow, haven't heard them in a LONG time
Posted 13 years ago by mem_313    [ Reply ]
New Roman Times?  I like Arial and Baskerville myself.
Posted 14 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
I hear cross-pollination with both Cake and Some Say Leland. Awesome.
Posted 14 years ago by lmic    [ Reply ]
Awesome lyrics. Also, there's a k9 unit is. That scares the crap out of me. And a crown vic just passed real slow, brights on.
Posted 14 years ago by nerakdon    [ Reply ]
How cool. Please play more often!
Posted 14 years ago by le_colonel    [ Reply ]
I don't get it.
Posted 14 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 shmuelman wrote:
CVB / Cracker are one of the few bands who, in the tradition of the Kinks, successfully merge humor / satire and meaning in their songs. They are a great band who put on absolutely fantastic live shows.
 

You know you are right, I never thought of it, but he does sound like Ray Davies only much better.
Posted 14 years ago by sirdroseph    [ Reply ]
CVB / Cracker are one of the few bands who, in the tradition of the Kinks, successfully merge humor / satire and meaning in their songs. They are a great band who put on absolutely fantastic live shows.
Posted 14 years ago by shmuelman    [ Reply ]
I heard the singer David Lowery on a local public radio station last night talking about singing this song in Iraq to the troops with his current band, Cracker.  It was on the show called "The Story."  Here's the link:

https://thestory.org/archive/the_story_945_David_Lowery_of_Cracker.mp3

Worth checking out!
Posted 14 years ago by bluedot    [ Reply ]
 Excelsior wrote:
Camper / Cracker are always truly horrid, regardless of what they're singing about.  {#Puke}
 
Says you and yer false god.  {#Iamwithstupid}

Posted 15 years ago by countyman    [ Reply ]
 prickelpit96 wrote:
This is intelligent 'modern' music.
Like it very much, especially this use of unusual instruments. Sounds European.
 
No, sounds Canadian {#Wink}
Posted 15 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
Camper / Cracker are always truly horrid, regardless of what they're singing about.  {#Puke}
Posted 16 years ago by Excelsior    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
If the stupid people were smart enough to win, then that must mean that the smart people that lost aren't as smart as they think they are. Perhaps they spend all day emailing articles to another about how stupid the winners are, thereby not noticing while the "stupid" people are running the government. What is the weather like in that little world that you live in, anyway?
The "stupid people" are not the ones running the country, they are the ditoheads who ate up their pro-wrestling bumper sticker slogans and voted them into power. Like you, for instance...
Posted 17 years ago by robco1    [ Reply ]
smilestoomuch wrote:
I LOVE this song! A fantastic anti-war song of our time.
I like to view this song in a historical context. Many regimes have used the "might makes right" argument. Fairly recent garbage in the Balkans, Hitler, colonialism, Stalin and the gang, etc... Kind of like the tax office, lol.
Posted 17 years ago by MrCaps    [ Reply ]
With logic like that you'd have to say Hitler was right because he was in charge. Mugro wrote:
If the stupid people were smart enough to win, then that must mean that the smart people that lost aren't as smart as they think they are. Perhaps they spend all day emailing articles to another about how stupid the winners are, thereby not noticing while the "stupid" people are running the government. What is the weather like in that little world that you live in, anyway?
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Posted 17 years ago by frednic    [ Reply ]
This is intelligent 'modern' music. Like it very much, especially this use of unusual instruments. Sounds European.
Posted 17 years ago by prickelpit96    [ Reply ]
... makes me think of the current climate an' i'm not talkin' 'bout the weather
Posted 17 years ago by Mari    [ Reply ]
dwhayslett wrote:
They were certainly *numerous* enough to win, anyway.
Ha ha, while there are shows like American Idol and I Love New York that stay at the top of the Nielsen charts, there will always more stupid people than smart people.
Posted 17 years ago by Tygre    [ Reply ]
I LOVE this song! A fantastic anti-war song of our time.
Posted 17 years ago by smilestoomuch    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
If the stupid people were smart enough to win...
They were certainly *numerous* enough to win, anyway.
Posted 19 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
Just because the stupid people won doesn't mean they're NOT stupid!
If the stupid people were smart enough to win, then that must mean that the smart people that lost aren't as smart as they think they are. Perhaps they spend all day emailing articles to another about how stupid the winners are, thereby not noticing while the "stupid" people are running the government. What is the weather like in that little world that you live in, anyway?
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
radiojunkie wrote:
Just because the stupid people won doesn't mean they're NOT stupid!
Ooh! Ouch!
Posted 19 years ago by Xeric    [ Reply ]
Mugro wrote:
It is SO tiresome to continue to hear the Left claim to be smarter than the Right. Didn't November teach them that they needed to come up with a new cliche?
Just because the stupid people won doesn't mean they're NOT stupid!
Posted 19 years ago by radiojunkie    [ Reply ]
DIG IT MAN
Posted 19 years ago by Drummer4soul    [ Reply ]
Sounds like a Bush campaign slogan.
Posted 19 years ago by NiceGuy2005    [ Reply ]
zevon wrote:
Your choice. I like this, I like Camper/Cracker. I believe this song might be just a bit sarcastic, no?
:nodhead:
Posted 19 years ago by steeler    [ Reply ]
mojoman wrote:
Upon hitting the submit button, I'm switching over to Radio IO. I can't believe you continue to play this dreadful song.
Your choice. I like this, I like Camper/Cracker. I believe this song might be just a bit sarcastic, no?
Posted 19 years ago by zevon    [ Reply ]
mojoman wrote:
Truly a barf-full song. Listen to the anti-war songs of the '60s. They were powerful and artful. This is adolescent drivel. Think what you will of the Iraq war, but no one is claiming that might makes right.
Agreed. Especially the adolescent drivel part. It is SO tiresome to continue to hear the Left claim to be smarter than the Right. Didn't November teach them that they needed to come up with a new cliche? Enough with politics everyone!
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
This band always annoyed the shit out of me!!
Posted 19 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
Upon hitting the submit button, I'm switching over to Radio IO. I can't believe you continue to play this dreadful song.
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
Truly a barf-full song. Listen to the anti-war songs of the '60s. They were powerful and artful. This is adolescent drivel. Think what you will of the Iraq war, but no one is claiming that might makes right.
Posted 19 years ago by mojoman    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Hey, we're doing alright. At the very least, that Kerry nightmare and his boyfriend aren't in there. Believe me, if God WASN'T on our side, we'd know it... look at the God-less nations of the world for reference.
Awww, come on!! You know you flogged the dolphin every time you saw the sexy John Edwards!! Admit it!! We will still love you, IT'S YOUR DESTINY!!!!!
Posted 19 years ago by BondsLovesSteroids    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
Trek's always good for a few laughs. He's the one who doesn't like "songs with subtitles," so there you are.
Trek, time for a paradigm shift; see the big picture... :nodhead:
Posted 19 years ago by JJAB    [ Reply ]
redeyespy wrote:
Trek's always good for a few laughs. He's the one who doesn't like "songs with subtitles," so there you are.
Yeah I guess you can laugh but it's kindda like dumb and dumber once you've laughed once... well it is a bit pathetic, that some could think... or should I say BELIEVE that way. Anything vast enough to create an entire universe, is not on any side but it's own.
Posted 19 years ago by kraftie1    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Hey, we're doing alright. At the very least, that Kerry nightmare and his boyfriend aren't in there. Believe me, if God WASN'T on our side, we'd know it... look at the God-less nations of the world for reference.
Trek's always good for a few laughs. He's the one who doesn't like "songs with subtitles," so there you are.
Posted 19 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
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Posted 19 years ago by R_P    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Hey, we're doing alright. At the very least, that Kerry nightmare and his boyfriend aren't in there. Believe me, if God WASN'T on our side, we'd know it... look at the God-less nations of the world for reference.
So who is your god? William Shatner? Beam me up, Jesus!!!
Posted 20 years ago by PeterGriffin    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Hey, we're doing alright. At the very least, that Kerry nightmare and his boyfriend aren't in there. Believe me, if God WASN'T on our side, we'd know it... look at the God-less nations of the world for reference.
A thought which may have this post being included in the "Republican Nut Job Of the Day" forum ;-) Cool song, quite likable. Nice to hear new Camper Van Beethoven.
Posted 20 years ago by Alt-Ctrl-Tom    [ Reply ]
trekhead wrote:
Hey, we're doing alright. At the very least, that Kerry nightmare and his boyfriend aren't in there. Believe me, if God WASN'T on our side, we'd know it... look at the God-less nations of the world for reference.
Excuse me for saying so - but this is an ignorant statement - those nations you refer to most certainly think THEIR God is ON THEIR SIDE - hence the problem with organized religion and the pain and suffering inflicted by the RELIGOUS RIGHT - be it Christians or Muslims - get a clue and keep the Song comments - just that comments on songs and start your own Forum for explaining how God is on YOUR side my Canadian friend......
Posted 20 years ago by ZM_Herb    [ Reply ]
As an American I hope he's kidding, at least a little bit. rickf wrote:
As a Canadian I hope you are at least kidding a bit.
Posted 20 years ago by edisoncarter    [ Reply ]
rickf wrote:
As a Canadian I hope you are at least kidding a bit.
"Hey, we're the richest nation in the world..... our God must be better than yours!" :P Sadly, there are those out there that really think that way....
Posted 20 years ago by Mark1970    [ Reply ]
Perfectly fitting lyrics in light of the current political debacle that is America. seems like this guy agrees...
Posted 20 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
As a Canadian I hope you are at least kidding a bit. trekhead wrote:
Believe me, if God WASN'T on our side, we'd know it... look at the God-less nations of the world for reference.
Posted 20 years ago by rickf    [ Reply ]
K wrote:
Fitting song to play at the beginning of a new Bush mandate...
Hey, we're doing alright. At the very least, that Kerry nightmare and his boyfriend aren't in there. Believe me, if God WASN'T on our side, we'd know it... look at the God-less nations of the world for reference.
Posted 20 years ago by trekhead    [ Reply ]
Fitting song to play at the beginning of a new Bush mandate...
Posted 20 years ago by K    [ Reply ]
If you're in the Portland area, they're doing a free in-store appearance at Music Millennium on NW 23rd this Friday. I think it's at 6pm?
Posted 20 years ago by Marley    [ Reply ]
beelzebubba wrote:
Whoah. Are these guys back together or is this a re-release? I don't remember ever hearing this one. I only ever had the one with Stalins Cadillac et.al. I'm not sure if I like this song yet. But if they're back together, I guess that's kind of cool.
They are back together and touring....
Posted 20 years ago by ChardRemains    [ Reply ]
Catchy!
Posted 20 years ago by federico    [ Reply ]
Whoah. Are these guys back together or is this a re-release? I don't remember ever hearing this one. I only ever had the one with Stalins Cadillac et.al. I'm not sure if I like this song yet. But if they're back together, I guess that's kind of cool.
Posted 20 years ago by beelzebubba    [ Reply ]
Wow, a new song from CVB in this day and age... sounds nice!
Posted 20 years ago by yashpheh    [ Reply ]