In 2004, Brett expressed the meaning of the song in a playful and excited manner. He commented on the irony of Bush’s support from the working class, highlighting how his policies actually benefit the rich and harm the working poor. Despite this, the working poor seem to be his strongest base of support, even though they are the ones being sent off to die in an unjust war. The phrase “Let them eat war” is a clever play on the famous phrase “Let them eat cake” attributed to Marie Antoinette. It symbolizes the obliviousness of those in power, just like how Marie Antoinette was unaware of the struggles of the people. Rapper Sage Francis contributed his rapping vocals during the breakdown of the song, recording his part in Brett’s house. When performing live, various people have taken on the role of Sage Francis, including Special Ed from The Bad Religion Page and Emily Davis in 2019.
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