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The Ballad of Emily Davison

from Black by Ripcordz

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Some people might say they have great relatives, but I really did have a great Great Aunt. Emily Davison was the leader of the British suffragette movement. And her death, trampled by the king's horse, was the event many credit with winning women the vote. This is our tribute. But read up on her if you can -- she led a fascinating (if all too brief) life.

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I fall through darkness, seeking courage, seeking life
No fear, it’s you who fills my dreams tonight
Morpeth’s pride, justice bride, fill ‘em full of fright
Voting for that freedom that had always been denied

Woh-oh, woh-oh
It’s the ballad of Emily Davison

Loud and proud, it’s not allowed, but justice seldom was
The marchers gather slowly ‘round her strength and ‘round her cause
Stoning the Exchequer, burning down medieval laws
They torture her in Strangeways Gaol but they won’t give them pause

“Rebellion ‘gainst tyrants is obedience to God”
A Punk in petticoats leaves everyone in awe
“Deeds not words” a motto and a blueprint for new life
The suffragettes change everything with Emily their light

It’s June of 1913, Lords and Ladies at the track
Emily jumps forward and she’s never coming back
Trampled ‘neath the king’s horse is how they record the act
A changing of the guard is how we recall the fact

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from Black, released July 2, 2010

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Formed in 1980 and been playing ever since. Proud Punks from Montreal. We've played more than 2,500 shows and put out 18 albums. But we're not living in the past. Our new stuff is our best stuff.

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