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The New Country Lie
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acoustically simple
Onoringo is a nomadic acoustic artist in the USA. His sound is monotonous and smoothing, and has been known to put adults and children into a peaceful slumber. The lyrics promote solitude or separation.
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Genre
Acoustic • Acoustic Folk
Charts
#2,399 in subgenre Peak #26
Charts
Peak #457
Author
onoringo
Uploaded
October 26, 2007
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MP3 2.2 MB • 128 kbps • 2:23
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i wrote this song because of this video: www.zeitgeistmovie.com
Lyrics
Caught in between the new country lie As it metastasized before my eyes. Seeing the world crumble in smoke Laying face down in puddle of mud. Then someone stepped up to lead me a hand Then someone stepped up to direct a hand He came from the hill, lighted in gold But said he was just there to buy some gum. Then grabbed a soapbox and started to say To everyone in clairvoyant way. He spoke of desires and all we have voiced. Unaware by the change in the tone of his voice We gave him some power to rearrange All unpleasantries that had plagued our days. And he climbed up the hill so he could see All of our problems in their totality But how can this man now up on a hill Know all about what will keep me filled? How does he know what’s right and what’s wrong For people like me who are the bottom rung To trilllionaire houses and named legacies To oil tycoons who demand mastery? Though he might see generally I know he wont hear specifically. So I stood up since it was the law in my mind I stood up for those who he turned a blind eye And call for all to come realize How much of our power is being disguised By bankers and priests and the military By delusions of fear and presidencies. I called for all 'til tragically I was shot by the man who ruled over me. I was shot by the man who claimed I was free. I was shot by the man who said he’d help me. I was shot by the man for trying to be free.
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