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Early in May

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Contains a sample of Paul Robeson speaking to the House of Un-American Activities

The song alludes to “Joe Hill,” as performed by Paul Robeson, written by

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Last night I met Paul Robeson // He spoke softly by my bed // He whispered of our values // And those who paid for them // I said “but you’re among them now” // In that booming voice he laughed, // “Oh how the living think of death.” // I found myself on Randolph between Halsted and Des Plains // There’s something haunting being there that early in May // Don’t you fucking tell me that this is all in vain // Guns and ropes may end our lives, but there will come a day // “Young one you have much to learn // And much more yet to be” // I retorted back at him about the world as it is // He cautioned me so sternly then // “Do not be harnessed by your fear // A greater world lies ahead // Ignore what is currently” // I stand freezing in the alley behind Hubbard and Clark St. // What happened here still chills all these mid- November days // Don’t you fucking tell me that this is all in vain // Guns and ropes may end our lives, but there will come a day // So to every global power heed the warning we emit // Our voices have grown louder than the ones you strangled then

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from The Ableist, released January 22, 2021
Barry Cabrera – Guitar
Stephan Piven – Guitar
Jairus Paulus – Bass
Johnny Chacon – Drums
Paul Scanty – Lead Vocals

Recorded, mixed, and mastered by Dave Hansen

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Barry, Sean, Stephan, Pete, Paul.

Former/Rotating: Maddie, Jairus, Johnny, Dave.

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