9/11, Never Forget, Because These Terrible Songs Will Haunt You

One thing that often comes out of great suffering is incredible art. When the Iraq War began as a result (why?) of the attacks on the World Trade Center, we thought, well, maybe at least now the music won’t suck. We had visions of Bob Dylan-style anti-war songs. But no. No. We got these really cringeworthy 9/11 songs instead. Not surprisingly, they’re all country music. Not good, old-fashion Bob Wills and His Texas Playboys country music. No, country music of the Nashville variety. Grab your insulin, boys. It’s about to get real syrupy in here.

“Have You Forgotten?”, by Darryl Worley

Here’s a sample of, “Have You Forgotten?”, Lyrics
Have you forgotten when those towers fell?
We had neighbors still inside
Going through a living hell
And you say we shouldn’t worry about Bin Laden.
Have you forgotten?

“Where Were You When the World Stopped Turning?” by Alan Jackson

I’m just a singer of simple songs
I’m not a political man
I watch CNN, but I’m not sure I can tell you the difference in Iraq and Iran

“Courtesy of the Red, White, and Blue (The Angry American),” by Toby Keith

This song should probably be renamed “The Ugly American.”

Check these lyrics on “Courtesy of the Red White and Blue”

Justice will be served
And the battle will rage
This big dog will fight
When you rattle his cage
And youll be sorry that you messed with
The U.S. of A.
cause well put a boot in your ass
Its the american way