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This Is (Not) a Protest Song Lyrics by René Marie

Sound of Red

2016

[Verse 1]
My brother is homeless, he sleeps under a
Bush on the ground. By day he's a painter
His brilliant works are all over town. In spite
Of his drinking and his demons I believe he
Does the best he can. So if you see my
Brother on the street somewhere
Put a little something in his hand?
[Verse 2]
My aunt is stone crazy, she fell right through
The healthcare cracks alienated all her friends
And family with physical and verbal attacks.
Well she won't go to a shelter so she gets
Her meals from the garbage can.
So if you see my crazy aunt on the street
Somewhere put a little something in her hand
[Chorus]
But This is not a protest song It ain't about
Right or wrong To each other we all belong
And when we give it makes us strong
But hey this ain't no protest song
Hm….oohh
[Verse 3]
Down at your local shelter you’ll find a woman
There with her two kids. Her husband beat
Her so many times she tried to leave and
Finally she did.Through her counselor she's
Learning not to get involved with another
Abusive man, lord have mercy! So get on
Down to your shelter and please put just a little
Something in her hand
No I'm not point fingers, I'm not placing blame or
Trying to justify, but I swear they're that there
But for a couple of twists of fate go awhile
[Chorus]
This is not a protest song It ain't about right
Or wrong To each other we all belong And
When we give it makes us strong But
Hey this can’t be a protest song
This is not a protest song It ain't about right or
Wrong so just leave your politics at home
'Coz when we give it makes us strong
But it ain't a protest song
Ooohh
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René Marie

René Marie

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