I was born in Illinois
The Midwest is my home
Far away from any terrorist state
Or streets that I would not roam
But if I were to listen to
Some of you and not my heart
I’d bring the cheapest migrant workers in
To build a wall just to keep ‘em out
Weep now, America
A black wind moans
Will those who plant injustice
Reap what they sow
I gave up getting drunk
On weekdays, before dawn
Unless I’m up from the night before
And Shotgun Willie comes on
But my mind is still clearer than
What it is we’re all fighting about
I see a government with an eagerness
To kick the little peasants around
Weep now, America
A black wind moans
Will those who plant injustice
Reap what they sow
I like Ike
And Willie Mays
Old radio with real DJs
And I know everything
Wasn’t always peaches and cream
But, Mama, I’m too scared to American dream
If I die in Illinois
Send me down to New Orleans
And prop me up on a barstool
At any joint down on Frenchmen Street
So when the waters rise and take the Big Easy back
I’ll be washed out clear to sea
It’s too late now to do this planet proud
We’ll be drowning as we sing
Weep now, America
A black wind moans
Will those who plant injustice
Reap what they sow
Will those who face injustice
Start throwing stones
Sweet harmonies & strummed melodies; the duo delve into decades-old folk, jazz, and country to find a timeless kind of love and connection. Bandcamp New & Notable May 23, 2018
This New Haven duo write bright and emotionally resonant folk music where sweeping strings elevate gorgeous melodies. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 23, 2021