Bulls On Parade

About this song

"Bulls on Parade" was released as the second single from Rage Against the Machine's second album, Evil Empire. The back of the 7-inch single notes that all of the sounds come from guitar, bass, drums and vocals.

What it's about

The song targets the world's oppressive leaders and their endless drive to conquer and kill for their own gain. The title compares them to aggressive bulls that can only be stopped by force, marching on to get what they want by any means necessary.

Fun facts

• Sampled in 11 other songs, like “Scissors for Heartburn by Overbreed”.
• Covered 9 times, including “Bulls On Parade by Story of the Year (Ft. Bo Dean)”.
• Written by Rage Against the Machine.
• Produced by Rage Against the Machine and Brendan O’Brien.
• Recorded at Cole Rehearsal Studios.