The only political or protest song I've ever written. This one came together very quickly in the midst of the U.S. May and June protests and riots. It's an anthem for solidarity and it's a finger-pointing song. It was a very difficult time for a lot of people but it was also an empowering movement, and I wanted to capture my sentiment about it in as few words as possible.
lyrics
Hold the line, they're coming in
They wanna snuff your pride, watch you spin
Hold the line, must stay strong
Don't fall back, you gotta sing your song
Hold the line, they're coming in
They wanna snuff your pride, watch you spin
Hold the line, must stay strong
Don't fall back, you gotta sing your song
How many more lives will they take?
How many more backs will they break?
How can you believe what they say?
I won't be deceived another day
The streets are on fire, your children are crying
The news people are telling me there's a war on the rise
Well, it's all coming down, that wall's coming down
Yeah, it's all coming down!
They are the loaded gun, they are the setting sun
Their time's coming to an end
They are the face of fear, they'll try to keep us here
They wanna see how far we bend
They are the loaded gun, they are the setting sun
Their time's coming to an end
They are the face of fear, they'll try to keep us here
They wanna see how far we bend
Hold the line, they're coming in
They wanna snuff your pride, watch you spin
Hold the line, must stay strong
Don't fall back, you gotta sing your song
Hold the line, they're coming in
They wanna snuff your pride, watch you spin
Hold the line, must stay strong
Don't fall back, you gotta sing your song
The streets are on fire, your children are crying
The news people are telling me there's a war on the rise
Well, it's all coming down, that wall's coming down
Yeah, it's all coming down!
credits
from Fever Dream Supreme,
released June 25, 2021
Lyrics and music written, performed and recorded by Frisco Lee
Mixed by Frisco Lee
Mastered by William Poulin
A new single from David Luximon is mesmerizing and atmospheric, soulful vocals alternating with heartfelt spoken word. Bandcamp New & Notable May 2, 2020
