2018 was a tipping point for me. I'm not usually one to write political songs but witnessing the Kavanaugh hearings, learning about the murder of Molly Tibbets, and going online to see misogynist comments on the most random non-political posts was too much. Social media was teeming with enraged and delusional Americans screaming for the blood of Hillary Clinton, ranting about Pizzagate or other bizarre conspiracy theories, and lashing out against women and non binary folks everywhere. So unbelievable, unnecessary, unkind, and 100% dangerous.
Aghast at the horrors of humanity, I channeled my rage into a song, a surprisingly non-ragey sounding song because you know how it goes,... you catch more flies with honey, you're prettier when you smile, etc. I needed to convey the messages of Resist in a softer, sneakily feminine way and tried to add seductive elements to both the lyrics and music. Working with incredible music friends helped me transform this song into something both rootsy and rebellious, rocking and swinging, pure and electric. My lyrics are unsubtle notes to the patriarchy, statements on this broken system that privileges a few at the expense of so many others. You may say I'm a dreamer, ;) but I do believe the patriarchy will inevitably be smashed into something that serves and uplifts us all, eventually.
Vote and don't stop there. Encourage others to vote, contact your elected officials and let them know how you feel about the issues. What do they need to do to make your community better? Your life better? Your neighbor's life better? All of these politicians need your voice to guide them, they work for you!
Vote. Connect. Educate. Collaborate. Coexist. Question authority.
Resist.
P.S. I have priced the track at $1.11 so that everyone who buys my new song also has the opportunity to make a wish!
Released December 12, 2020 Featuring: Jesse Maclaine - Hammond and vocals, Alex McMurray - electric guitar, Mario Pagliarulo - bass, and Ryan Elwood - drums. Mixed by Chris Munson. Mastered by Anna Frick, Airshow Mastering Inc. Produced by Jesse Maclaine, Chris Munson, and Ryan Elwood. Artwork by Felicia Olin. license all rights reserved
LYRICS: Sticky threads, they want her dead for nothing besides her sex. Best seller, number one killer wrapped up inside any friend, any stranger's head. Are you going to let them choose for you? Bullies screaming Lies Are True! They want to grab us and break us into compliant pieces, black and blue. Who are you? To resist. Resist. Resist. Resist. Salt showers flow over his grave. Will anyone sing for his circle not to break? I don't believe in your Judgement Day. Action, reaction, karma gets you either way. Are you going to let them choose for you? Traitors screaming Lies Are True! They want to grab us and break us into compliant pieces, black and blue. Who are you? To resist. Resist. Resist. Resist. Peeled skin. Fancy boots. Pain is a trophy for the delusional. Glassy eyes smile. Pink lips wrapped around pink flesh. Wake up. Wake up and recognize oppression. Are you going to let them choose for you? Butchers screaming Lies Are True! They want to grab us and break us into compliant pieces, black and blue. Who are you? To resist. Resist. Resist. Resist. Who are you? Who are you? Who are you? Who are you? To resist. Resist. Resist.