Traitors
Written: Richard Pierce Saunderson & Marina Florance.
A political song written for today.
"Marina and I wanted to write a song that was really explicit about the personal cost of the political situation in the UK right now, and about how soundbite politics is worsening xenophobia and discrimination. Legal immigrants and their descendants are being vilified, and we didn't want that to go unnoticed. My personal view is that all music is political, and that artists and writers have to stand up for those who are being denied a voice." - Richard Pierce Saunderson
lyrics
We came as strangers, no rights, no rewards
we held up this country, straight after the wars
Chorus
The media deplore us, lies and hate haunt us
we are traitors, we are traitors to the pure
The media deplore us, racism taunts us
we are traitors, we are traitors to the pure
Death threats on white paper, murder in the streets
Enemies of the people making Britain great
Chorus
The media deplore us, lies and hate haunt us
we are traitors, we are traitors to the pure
The media deplore us, no dealers taunt us
we are traitors, we are traitors to the pure
Is this still our haven, a place for those in need
or are we a country broken, driven by hate and greed
Chorus
The media deplore us, lies and hate haunt us
we are traitors, we are traitors to the pure
The media deplore us, racism taunts us
we are traitors, we are traitors to the pure
We came as strangers, no rights, no rewards
credits
released July 5, 2019
LV, Recording, Production: Marina Florance
BV: Cathryn Craig
Lead Guitar/E Bow: Brian Willoughby
Bass/Violin: Mark Jolley
Singer/songwriter originally from NW London, Marina’s music crosses genres & has been described as Americana, Folk &
Country, while she doubtless draws inspiration from many sources, her voice & style are uniquely her own.
Visit her website for lots more info www.marinaflorance.com...more
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