Tuesday, August 21, 2007

Burden of Shame

I was watching America's Got Talent. Cas Haley was joined by UB40 to perform Red Red Wine.

I was thinking that given the current political climate, the UB40 song "Burden of Shame" would have been quite appropriate. Can't see NBC letting it on the air, though. Anyway, here are the lyrics.
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There are murders that we must account for
Bloody deeds have been done in my name
Criminal acts we must pay for
And our children will shoulder the blame

(chorus)

I`m a british subject, not proud of it
While I carry the burden of shame (repeat)

As a nation we`re following blindly
No-one stops to question why
Our money`s supporting an army
And a boy in soweto dies

(chorus)

I`m a british subject, not proud of it
While I carry the burden of shame (repeat)

Must we go on ignoring forever
The cries of an african son
There`s a soldier`s hand on the trigger
But it`s we who are pointing the gun

(chorus)

I`m a british subject, not proud of it
While I carry the burden of shame (repeat)

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