Common Shiner - Beautiful, Dangerous Blue

from United: After the Storm by Artists Against Hate

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I was swept to sea while trying to be poetic
It always takes a tragedy to put it in perspective
I’ve been living through a drought that never leaves
My inspiration’s gone as well as my beliefs

Well they say that David didn’t pen a psalm for seven years
Or did the words he write just disappear?
The waves came so suddenly today
Did my friends all leave me, or was I swept away?

Well David lived through his dry season, and I guess I will too
To find my peace before being taken by this dangerous blue
And I don’t know why I still sang Hallelujah to my king
Maybe it’s habit, or maybe it’s deeper than everything

I woke up on the beach with a million fish
I know I prayed for rain, but I never meant like this

Well they say that David didn’t pen a psalm for seven years
Or did the words he write just disappear?
Paper can burn, why do I hope these words immortal?
And then you said “it’s still all elemental”

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from United: After the Storm, released October 18, 2017

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Artists Against Hate is a loose collective of dozens of Chicago's finest artists (and friends!) in all media who believe in the power of art as resistance.

Founded by Dawn Xiana Moon in January 2017, we were born in response to the Trump administration's xenophobia, misogyny, and racism. We are dedicated to making the world a better place for all people, not just the powerful or privileged. ... more

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