Not In My Name (A Jewish Song for Palestine)

You say the war is fair and just as can be You say it's for the sake of people like me That if it ends, the Stars of David burn Well did you even think to ask if that's true? You tried your best, there's nothing more you can do? Or is this bloodshed what you truly yearn? So send your prayers with the missiles as they tumble down See the fireworks burning bright Raise your flag on the bodies piled ten feet high And pretend that it makes you right But not in my name, not in my name tonight Our history is black with blood and despair But that's the reason it's our duty to care And see a better world beyond the now You claim a cry for peace is hate to discuss What does that say about your picture of us? How dare you stamp your shame upon my brow? If there's a death toll high enough to stay your hand Please let me know cause it feels out of sight Do you cry for the innocents you sacrifice Or does it only matter if they're white? Well, not in my name, not in my name tonight So I sing for all people From the river to the sea Hoping someday soon when the sun's out Everyone will be set free We will share a table in the shade And leave the past behind Mourn for the victims, pray for the children Keeping time You say be quiet if I don't want to lose Well, hate to break it but that's not what I choose I'll paint my star in black and green and red Cause I believe the martyrs matter as well If that's a sin, I guess I'm going to hell You will not stain my people with your dead So spin your lies, tell the world I'm just a raving fool But soon the truth is gonna come to light And when it does, we'll remember who refused the fear And who was cheering at the chance to fight I will not be a shield to bear your sins I will say what I know is right So not in my name, not in my name Tonight No, not in my name, not in my name tonight