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When You’re Oblivious

  • Written June 6th, 2011
  • Keywords: Politics, Privilege, Activism

 

Story Behind the Song -  

It’s my politically charged address to Washington and the corruption within. To politicians who forget whom they’re serving. This song refers to the post-9/11 era, when Americans’…

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Sleep with the Angels

  • Written March 13th, 2012
  • Keywords: Lullabye, Greif, Depression  

 

[Schlaf mit den Engeln] 
aka: “A Grown-Up Lullabye” or “The Deacon’s Compline” 
—Dedicated to Jerry Danks

 

Story Behind the Song - 

I wrote this song realizing that people all around this stressful…

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Lay Your Weapons Down, Boys

  • Written April 3rd, 2011
  • Keywords: Anti-Gun, Peace Anthem, Pacifist  

 

Story Behind the Song -  

An homage to Pete Seeger.   

Inspired by the little green army men “toys” most of us played with when we were kids. And men acting like…

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Hold on to Each Other!

  • Written October, 10th, 2010 
  • Keywords: Activism, Rallying Cry, Social Justice

 

Story Behind the Song - 

I wanted to write a song that could be played in every corner of the earth where there’s conflict and oppression. So, here’s an all-purpose…

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Don’t Take This Lying Down

  • Written December 15th, 2010
  • Keywords: Activism, Abuse, Art Therapy

 

[TW: A song of warning about domestic violence]

 

Story Behind the Song -   

Just me raging against domestic violence. Sent out, with love, to all those women for whom I…

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KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.

  • Written June 15th, 2011
  • Keywords: Activism, Abuse, Art Therapy

 

[TW: A song of warning about pedophiles and Child Sexual Abuse] 

 

Story Behind the Song -  

The Traveling Wilburys wrote a song called “Handle with Care.” I found it a unique…

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