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- The lyrics are a pointed, satirical attack on Jerry Brown, the Governor of California from 1975 to 1983 (and later 2011–2019), and are sung from his perspective, as an imaginary version of Brown outlines a hippie - fascist vision of America.
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"Über Alles" is a German phrase meaning "above all else." It was part of the German national anthem until the end of World War II, and is closely associated with the Nazis. This song envisions a Nazi regime in California, with Jerry Brown as the Führer.
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"California Über Alles" is the debut single by American punk rock band Dead Kennedys. It was the group's first recording and was released in June 1979 on the Optional Music label, with "The Man with the Dogs" appearing as its B-side.
Apr 27, 2024 · Their debut single, “California Über Alles,” released in 1979, became an instant hit and an anthem of its time. The song was a scalding indictment of the then-Governor of California, Jerry Brown, and his political policies.
Aug 20, 2023 · If you’re short on time, here’s a quick answer to your question: ‘California Über Alles’ is a satirical critique of California governor Jerry Brown and what the Dead Kennedys saw as the fascist and authoritarian nature of his policies and vision for the state.
Jan 15, 2024 · A refrain haunting in its simplicity, ‘California Über Alles’ hypnotically repeats, chiseling its warning into the listener’s consciousness. The phrase’s historical echo, derived from ‘Deutschland Über Alles’—a line appropriated by the Nazis—underscores an unsettling nationalism that the Dead Kennedys swipe and skewer for the ...
The critique made of Brown in 'California Uber Alles' draws upon his (Brown's) stance on environmental and energy issues in the mid to late 1970s (something he made even more of in the run up to the 1980 election season).
What is California Uber Alles about? The song is about a governor named Jerry Brown who wants to become president and control everyone, including their children who will be taught to meditate. The lyrics also mention a group called "Zen fascists" who will make people run for the "master race" and always be happy.