This song was written when he was still christian, judgeing from the devil comment. I don't think he'd reffer to the devil as a devoute muslim, now. But yes, I understand the conflicts with him. Considering the American gov't in general wouldn't even let him into the good ol' U.S.A. for quite some time due to his giving money to knowen religious organizations that have engaged in terrorist actions against others. Cat Stevens swears that he knows nothing of what has been done with it and has always maintained his peaceful outlook on life. After all, this was written amongst many other anti war songs that he did. it was the 60's after all when he was at his all time heightened fame. Great artist non the less, although I haven't listened to any of his Yusif releases. Maybe some time i'll take the time and listen to it to see if his writting has gone to pot or not. Should be interesting non the less.
This song was written when he was still christian, judgeing from the devil comment. I don't think he'd reffer to the devil as a devoute muslim, now. But yes, I understand the conflicts with him. Considering the American gov't in general wouldn't even let him into the good ol' U.S.A. for quite some time due to his giving money to knowen religious organizations that have engaged in terrorist actions against others. Cat Stevens swears that he knows nothing of what has been done with it and has always maintained his peaceful outlook on life. After all, this was written amongst many other anti war songs that he did. it was the 60's after all when he was at his all time heightened fame. Great artist non the less, although I haven't listened to any of his Yusif releases. Maybe some time i'll take the time and listen to it to see if his writting has gone to pot or not. Should be interesting non the less.