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Speech Lyrics by Julia Wolfe

Anthracite Fields

2014

If we must grind up human flesh and bones
In the industrial machine that we call modern America
Then before God I assert
That those who consume the coal
And you and I who benefit from that service because we live in comfort
We owe protection to those men and we owe the security to their families if they die

I say it, I voice it, I proclaim it
And I care not who in heaven or hell opposes it
That is what I believe
That is what I believe, I believe, I believe
And the miners believe that.*

About “Speech” by Julia Wolfe

Read the complete lyrics to "Speech" by Julia Wolfe from the album "Anthracite Fields" in 2014. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Pop.

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"Speech" is credited to Julia Wolfe. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Speech" appears on "Anthracite Fields" in 2014.

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