The entire song really can be heard in terms of one of the last lines: 'You only are what you believe' Maybe part of the frustration for people like Ochs is that too many Americans believe themselves powerless next to their leaders. When we realize that we can declare the war over without the permission of a few hundred rich guys then we will discover the power we have. That is the freedom that WILL make us free.
The entire song really can be heard in terms of one of the last lines: 'You only are what you believe' Maybe part of the frustration for people like Ochs is that too many Americans believe themselves powerless next to their leaders. When we realize that we can declare the war over without the permission of a few hundred rich guys then we will discover the power we have. That is the freedom that WILL make us free.