In a World Gone Mad
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Background and lyrics
In an interview Heeb magazine, Mike D said that the song was created soon after September 11th, which occupied their minds; they became serious and "needed to get out".[1]
In its lyrics it directly references the war on terror and war on Iraq as well as political figures George W. Bush and Saddam Hussein.[2][3][4]
Critical reception
The song was named the #26 "50 Worst Songs of the '00s" in a 2009 Village Voice article.[5]
See also
References
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