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Draft Resister

Released by Steppenwolf in 1969
From the Album: Monster |

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He was talkin’ ’bout the army while he passed his pipe around
An American deserter who found peace on Swedish ground
He had joined to seek adventure and to prove himself a man
But they tried to crush his spirit ’til his conscience ruined their plans
And we thought of those who suffer for the sake of honesty
All those who refuse to follow traitors to humanity

Here’s to all the draft resisters who will fight for sanity
When they march them off to prison in this land of liberty

Heed the threat and awesome power of the mighty Pentagon
Which is wasting precious millions on the toys of Washington

Don’t forget the Draft Resisters and their silent, lonely plea
When they march them off to prison, they will go for you and me

Shame, disgrace and all dishonor, wrongly placed upon their heads
Will not rob them of the courage which betrays the innocent


Steppenwolf has released many songs over the years besides Draft Resister. Steppenwolf released songs from 1968 to 1990 spanning across albums like The Second, Steppenwolf, Monster, At Your Birthday Party, 7, For Ladies Only, Slow Flux, Hour Of The Wolf, Skullduggery, Wolftracks, Paradox, Rock & Roll Rebels, and Rise & Shine. Decade Lyrics has over lyrics & songs by Steppenwolf.

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