This Is Baghdad Bruce Cockburn

"This Is Baghdad" by Bruce Cockburn, released in 2006, is a #Folk song that critiques the impacts of war and violence in Iraq. The lyrics convey a poignant message about the human cost of conflict, highlighting suffering and resilience. Its unique blend of acoustic guitar and evocative imagery resonates deeply, reflecting on the complexities of modern warfare. The song serves as a powerful commentary on the socio-political landscape, encouraging empathy and awareness.

[Verse 1]
Everything's broken in the birthplace of law
As Generation Two tries on his tragic flaw
America's might under desert sun
I saw her frightened eyes behind the muzzle of her gun

[Verse 2]
Uranium dust and the smell of decay
Sewage in the street where the kids run and play
Not enough morphine and not enough gauze
Firefight in darkness like snapping of jaws

[Chorus]
This is Baghdad
This is Baghdad
This is Baghdad
This is Baghdad
This is Baghdad
This is Baghdad
This is Baghdad

[Verse 3]
You couldn't see the blast—the morning was bright—
But some radiant energy flared up into the light
Like the sky throwing its hands up in horrified dismay
Or the souls of the dead as they sped on their way

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