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Treason

by Chris Shepard

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A fascist regime of corporate power
Wielding fear and greed to divide
Armed with illegal executive orders
Exploiting the press he derides

Dispatching his hacks to spew alternative facts
And eroding the Freedom of Press
Using a smokescreen of chaos and conflict
The tools of the narcissist

He childishly demands your silent obedience and
Consent to his campaign of lies
I say that the time to be passive is gone
And the nation together must rise

"Remember, remember the 8th of November
The Dark Tower treason and plot
I see no reason the Dark Tower treason
Should ever be forgot."

I promise you, you'll never see a sunny sky
Forever sitting idly by in your four-walled world
With millions strong, I promise you it won't be long
Before we turn this thing around

We the People have assembled in defiance of incompetence
Dangerous corruption, international embarrassment
Xenophobic sycophants who stand to gain a fortune
From continuing to demonize minorities and immigrants
The arrogance of men to think their lack of knowledge gives them
A perspective so unique that somehow, they control the narrative
Enslaving economically the country that they swore to serve
Withholding education for more gullible defenders

"Remember, remember the 8th of November
The Dark Tower treason and plot
I see no reason the Dark Tower treason
Should ever be forgot."

I promise you, you'll never see a sunny sky
Forever sitting idly by in your four-walled world
With millions strong, I promise you it won't be long
Before we turn this thing around

There is no time to change hearts and minds
Of celebrity worshipers, millionaires and bigots
Who dare not concede out of pride that their billionaire emperor has no clothes

They'll defend the kakistocracy and tell you to get over it
But revolutions never go the way of the compliant

I call you here to gather up your wits, your courage and your arms
To irrigate the very roots of liberty today

"Remember, remember the 8th of November
The Dark Tower treason and plot
I see no reason the Dark Tower treason
Should ever be forgot."

I promise you, you'll never see a sunny sky
Forever sitting idly by in your four-walled world
With millions strong, I promise you it won't be long
Before we turn this thing around

I promise you, you'll never see a sunny sky
In your four-walled world
We're millions strong, It won't be long
Before we turn this thing around

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released January 20, 2020
Chris Shepard - guitars, bass, vocals, percussion
Mike Nelson - drums

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Chris Shepard Roanoke, Virginia

"Chris Shepard ... an uncompromising original artist with a unique, darkly comic vision. He is also able to write affecting lyrics and memorable melodies in conventional song format. As a performer, he has a powerful and rhythmic guitar technique, and sings with exceptional strength and range. He deserves widespread recognition."

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