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The Silence For Iran is from the album STORMY WEATHER by ‘Les Paul’s’ (The Paul’s) released 4 March 2026 HERE.
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The Silence For Iran is available to download on Bandcamp HERE.
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“The Silence For Iran” is a visceral, politically charged anthem that critiques the global community’s perceived apathy toward the struggle for freedom in Iran. The lyrics draw a sharp, haunting contrast between the violent reality on the ground—where “streets flow crimson red”—and the eerie stillness of Western observers.
The song delves into themes of hypocrisy and selective activism, suggesting that international outrage is often manufactured or fueled by “oil money” rather than genuine humanitarian concern. By comparing the blatant modern-day “slaughter of dissidents” to historical atrocities, the lyrics challenge the listener to confront their own “deafening silence.” It is a powerful call to action, demanding that humanity trades its indifference for empathy and its quietude for a collective shout against tyranny.
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The Silence For Iran lyrics
A feeling of revolution’s in the air
You wouldn’t think that anyone here cares
The people over there are demanding change
But something’s not right, something’s kinda strange
From the hills to the valleys
The highways to the alleys
All I hear is silence all around
As the loud bullets cut the protestors down
And the streets flow crimson red
Filled with the dying and the dead
Where is the outrage, where are the tears
The silence is deafening to my ears
Even the nazi’s tried to hide their slaughter of the innocents
Now it’s shown on TV as they slaughter the dissidents
Being murdered for daring to show their defiance
But all I hear all around here is just deafening silence
Where are the demonstrations across our nations
With rent-a-crowd shouting and barking loud
The demonstrators have lost their voice
From Manchester to illinois
Paper demonstrators washed away by the western rain
When not paid for by oil money their enthusiasm goes down the drain
Open your eyes and see
Open your ears and hear
Open your heart and feel
Open your mouths and shout
The leaders swear that they’re men of God
But they are just barbaric murdering dogs
Hanging on to power at any cost
Any respect they had was long ago lost
And the streets flow crimson red
Filled with the dying and the dead
I’ll never get those scenes outta my head
I’ll never get those scenes outta my head
And the world’s become deaf and dumb
What has humanity become
What has humanity really become
What has humanity really become
Music composed and performed by Paul Odiase BMI No. 1252265 (Switzerland)
Song lyrics by Paul Robert Thomas PRS No. 497904008 (London)
PRS Tunecode: 950510DV
Audiosparx Licensing Catalog ID: 1389876 ISRC: US5UL2613683
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