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The Town

from Abolition by Beautiful Losers

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What does one do with a racist position that the holder cannot recognise or relax? The reference to arson is an analogy (or is it?). The reference to a "town" refers to a state of mind, or a state of being, rather than to a geographical place.

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Just be polite now. Just look down.
The fire’s burning. Ash is coming down.
When you are walking through this racist town
Leave no footprints on the ground.

I heard a song bird. A distant call.
A call of yearning. A weary fall.
A joyless murmur. In this racist town.
Don’t let your feet make a sound.

They built their fences. They were so afraid.
They have a sickness that they alone have made.
Nothing can help them to turn around.
So listen to them, as I burn them in their town.

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from Abolition, released March 20, 2021

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Having been a much loved band in Australia from 1987 to 1991, the Beautiful Losers reformed in 2014 to once again showcase Greg Dear's songwriting. Greg formed the band in 1987 after the demise of the Holy Rollers, and released several singles and albums on Vinyl. In 1990, the Beautiful Losers were the first band to perform from Perth on the nationally broadcast "Live at the Wireless" on JJJ ... more

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