Glastonbury Headliner Digs at Elon Musk in Bold New Song Lyrics
A Glastonbury headliner has hit out at Elon Musk and Tesla (Picture: Chesnot/Getty Images)
Neil Young has reportedly taken a swipe at Elon Musk and his company Tesla in a new, yet-to-be-released song. The Glastonbury headliner has never been afraid to get political, even expressing concern he would not be able to return to the US after his comments. Originally from Canada, Neil was worried that his outspoken criticism of American President Donald Trump would hinder his re-entry, despite holding dual citizenship. The 79-year-old singer managed to get home and, while at a concert on Saturday, made remarks directed at Trump’s friend and advisor, Elon.
Neil tells ‘fascists’ to ‘get a Tesla’ in a new track, which he unveiled at Autism Speaks’ Light Up the Blues Concert, as reported by local sources. The song, reportedly titled Let’s Roll Again, encourages US car manufacturers to improve their efforts before delivering its not-so-subtle jibe.
Neil Young branded Tesla a ‘fascist’ vehicle (Picture: Kevin Winter/Getty Images)
The Harvest Heart singer addresses Ford, General Motors, and Chrysler to ‘build us something that won’t kill our kids, runs real clean’. ‘Over in China/ They’re way ahead/ That’s hard to swallow,’ he continues to the crowd in Los Angeles before adding: ‘If you’re a fascist, get a Tesla.’ He also mentioned: ‘If you’re a Democrat, taste your freedom/ Get whatever you want, taste your freedom.’
The Tesla owner has not responded to the critique; he was engaged elsewhere at a farewell gathering at the White House on Wednesday. Elon ‘Double Hat’ Musk has stepped back from leading the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).
Elon will be stepping back from his DOGE duties (Picture: AP)
He previously appeared at the White House with a group of Teslas (Picture: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
There has been no word on if or when the new song will actually be recorded and released — or if it will be part of his planned Worthy Farm set at the end of June. The Chrome Hearts icon has long been a car enthusiast and has even modified a Mercedes-Benz and a Hummer to run on vegetable oil. He’s also been a frequent critic of Trump and his administration, previously taking legal action to block them from using his music.
On April 1, he shared a lengthy message on his website, expressing concerns over whether his comments would affect his ability to enter the US after his European tour. It followed reports of detentions and deportations, such as the punk band UK Subs, after they criticized Trump.
Neil will headline Glastonbury in June (Picture: Gary Miller/Getty Images)
‘That’s right folks, if you say anything negative about Trump or his administration, you may be barred from re-entering the USA,’ he stated. ‘If you are Canadian. If you are a dual citizen like me, who knows?’ Neil called this situation a threat to freedom of speech and asked: ‘If the fact that I think Donald Trump is the worst president in the history of our great country could stop me from coming back, what does that say for Freedom?’ ‘How spineless is that?’ he continued. ‘Trump is not able to stand up to anyone who does not agree with his ideas?’
