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Flags & Banners

from Blitz Spirit by Jess Silk

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A friend of mine once asked what’s the point of us
Writing these words if we’re not gonna try and change the world
It could be down to us when all is said and done
When every other avenue’s been plugged and they won’t let our flags unfurl

And on that day
We can’t just stand by and let them get their way
Come what may
Our futures are defined by the actions that we take

So grab your flags and grab your banners raise them high
Make your hand into a fist and point it to the sky
Because all of us together is the only way that we’ll affect a change
There is power in a union and together we won’t let them get their way

No not today

He said it’s your turn now, go out and make a row
But when you sing make sure it’s from the heart so people know they’re not alone
It could be down to us when all is said and done
Cause everybody needs a song to sing to match the feeling in their bones

And on that day
We can’t just stand by and let the powers get their way
Come what may
Our future is defined by the actions that we take

So grab your flags and grab your banners raise them high
Make your hand into a fist and point it to the sky
Because all of us together is the only way that we’ll affect a change
There is power in a union and together we won’t let them get their way

I’ve heard people say I’m wrong putting politics to song
But I know we can change the world when our collective voice is heard
If only one life at a time. I’ll watch your back you watch mine
And they might think us naive but in the end you’ve got to be what you believe

So grab your flags and grab your banners raise them high
Make your hand into a fist and point it to the sky
Because all of us together is the only way that we’ll affect a change
There is power in a union and together we won’t let them get their way

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from Blitz Spirit, released August 30, 2021

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Jess Silk Dudley, UK

Jess Silk is a guitarist, singer and songwriter from the Black Country. Her shouty but melodic brand of folk/punk music often has her being likened to a female Frank Turner or Billy Bragg, and it gets people sitting up and listening. Armed only with an increasingly sticker-covered acoustic guitar and a distinctive, gravely voice that many don’t expect, Jess plays to audiences up and down the UK. ... more

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