Witness
I often get the urge to block out all evidence of what's happening in the world and just cocoon myself in my own private reality. It works for a while, but deep down I know it's important to keep tabs on the horrors. I wrote this song this past spring, and I'm really feeling it today.
https://mby8.bandcamp.com/track/witness-single
WITNESS
If there's a battle raging in a far-off land
If there's a fascist on the rise
If there's a refugee floating lifeless in the sea
Don't close your eyes
Should smoke and fire devour the hillside
Should one destroy another's land
I just want to say don't turn away
Just 'cause your mind can't understand
I know, if you just let it go
You'll be happy for awhile
But don't hide, stay wide eyed
We may need you for the trial
You may be called to be a witness
you may be asked what you have seen
They may need proof from you
when they lead the guilty to the guillotine
Comments
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Brilliant, my kind of song. A poignant topical message if ever there was one!
Well done.
Sid
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Great story and delivery, very John Lennonish.
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Strong opening with that guitar chord, puts some weight into the music strengthening your message.
Whole thing is really nicely put together.
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I'm old enough to remember Procol Harum at their best and this reminds me of them in a way. That's a huge compliment btw because imo they created some wonderful music which I loved back in the day. They might have put a guitar solo somewhere in there too. but then it was late 60's/early 70's!!
This is a great song...definitely not run of the mill. A really good listen.
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