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"Killing in the name of..."

Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses!!
UGH!

Killing in the name of...
Killing in the name of...

And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya!
And now you do what they told ya!
And now you do what they told ya!
And now you do what they told ya!
And now you do what they told ya!!
And now you do what they told ya!!
But now you do what they told ya!!
Well now you do what they told ya!!

Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites

Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses
Some of those that work forces, ARE THE SAME THAT BURN CROSSES!!
UGH!!!

Killing in the name of...
Killing in the name of...

And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
And now you do what they told ya
(Now you're under control) And now you do what they told ya
(Now you're under control) And now you do what they told ya
(Now you're under control) And now you do what they told ya
(Now you're under control!) And now you do what they told ya!
(Now you're under control!) And now you do what they told ya!
(Now you're under control!!) And now you do what they told ya!!
(NOW YOU'RE UNDER CON-TROOOOOOLLLL!!!)
AND NOW YOU DO WHAT THEY TOLD YA!!

Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites!!
You justify those that died, by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites!!
Those who died are justified, for wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites!!
You justify those that died by wearing the badge, they're the chosen whites!!
C'MON!

[Tom Morello plays a weird guitar riff]
UGH! Yeah! C'MON! UGH!

Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me..
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me..
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me..
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me..
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me..
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me..
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me..
Fuck you, I won't do what you tell me!!
FUCK YOU, I WON'T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME!!
FUCK YOU, I WON'T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME!!
FUCK YOU, I WON'T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME!!
FUCK YOU, I WON'T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME!!
FUCK YOU, I WON'T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME!!
FUCK YOU, I WON'T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME!!
FUCK YOU, I WON'T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME!!
FUCK YOU, I WON'T DO WHAT YOU TELL ME!!

MOTHER-FUCKAAA!!!!!!!!!!
UGH!!
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34 comments on this song.
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Poopstick Ninja
I love the guitar part after the intro, when it's fast paced, but the song becomes so-so after that.
added: 12/03/2003, 12:55 AM
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Pele
This song is different from any Rage has ever made, its simplicity makes it so excellent - not everyone can understand its message just due to that. So few lyrics really induce thinking, what they can mean and that's why it is one of the top 3 of all RATM
added: 12/11/2003, 10:28 AM
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Ape_of_th3_Damned
I really disagree with where is the beef...Great song you just gotta have an open mind with Ratm's music ...
added: 12/16/2003, 06:56 PM
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ChevontezWP
My band covers this song, we think it kicks ass and it really d oes, this song is relentless
added: 12/20/2003, 01:45 PM
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Bill Dance
Song starts off like a motherfucker then fizzles away like a motherfucker.
added: 12/28/2003, 09:53 PM
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American_Psycho
love the song, great lyrics
added: 03/15/2004, 10:23 PM
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turn the radio off
great beginning, good after that.
added: 03/16/2004, 01:37 AM
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jonathandark7
any RATM lover knows this song is what the band is fuckin about man, this shit is what i live for, RATM FOREVER
added: 05/18/2004, 02:03 AM
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Big D
Zack De La Rocha is insane in this song. I like it when lead singers go insane.
added: 07/25/2004, 12:23 PM
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buttcrack
Best ending to a song ever.
added: 07/27/2004, 11:43 PM
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mest 182
this song is absolouetly amazing i go crazy 2 this song best ratm song ive ever heard
added: 08/06/2004, 04:36 AM
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Jochem
Pretty Fucking awesome song
added: 10/07/2004, 11:12 AM
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bradz
yes indeed......fresh
added: 10/11/2004, 09:36 PM
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Rawkfreak
This is a great song. It shows that Rage is serious about their music and their lyrics. It also introduces them as the first rap/rock band. Tom Morello's guitars in this song are badass!
added: 11/22/2004, 04:15 PM
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Stimp
AmAZING
added: 12/11/2004, 02:17 PM
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BlackGoat
the only song that i like from Rage Against The Machine, and its not perfect but its good..
added: 12/16/2004, 06:35 PM
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SymX
not a big rage fan, but this song is pretty cool
added: 12/18/2004, 10:27 PM
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shouldertothewheel
FIRST rap rock? Are you nuts? Aerosmith and Run D.M.C. created it.
added: 12/20/2004, 12:55 AM
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Rawkfreak
First rap-rock band. Run D.M.C and Aerosmith was a collaberation.
added: 12/25/2004, 05:26 PM
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Anthony B
pretty good song. I like it
added: 01/08/2005, 06:14 PM
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watchwhereuwalk
Only good song from RATM
added: 01/08/2005, 07:44 PM
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A war within
i dont get it, this is one of there best songs but they just say everything over and over again
added: 01/15/2005, 03:04 PM
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jakerZ
ok.. this song is so cool.. but i never realized how repetitive the lyrics are
added: 01/25/2005, 02:25 AM
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watchwhereuwalk
RATM's anthem you could say, only song that comes to mind when I hear their name
added: 03/05/2005, 08:49 PM
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Rage
another bad ass song by them
added: 03/22/2005, 09:48 PM
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SilenceThis
Sweet as hell, but what else would ya expect from ratm? love that funky-ass riff throught the whole thing!
added: 04/18/2005, 02:57 PM
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ShadowClutch
Just another brilliant song by RATM. Love them, too bad Zach departed... It won't be RATM at all with anyone else... Oh that's right, they have Chris Cornell now in Audioslave... What a waste.
added: 04/30/2005, 04:04 PM
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Tateno
classic song. awesome.
added: 09/01/2005, 04:08 PM
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MurderCapital
Really good song when you hear it, but look at the lyrics.... damn they are pretty lame.. same thing over and over again.
added: 01/21/2006, 05:41 PM
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applexcore
agreed
added: 01/30/2006, 12:14 PM
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tanked
angriest song ever written
added: 02/10/2006, 04:06 PM
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Brad_182
I actually only heard thi ssong like 3 weeks ago while playing Guitar Hero, and it rules. Great song. Too band they are no longer together
added: 01/03/2007, 08:56 PM
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Lyin Heart
They are political not lyrical, thats why!
added: 01/10/2007, 05:39 PM
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NHL101
great song
added: 03/28/2007, 06:40 PM
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