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"FABIAN" was written in response to an incident of police profiling and violence in our community. All proceeds from the first year of bandcamp downloads will be donated to the victim's legal defense fund as he seeks justice and accountability. #JusticeForFabian

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I was on the road
Just minding my own
When the Blue blocked out the sun
He said son you are the one
I said hey man I don't Know
but I sure don't wanna go
So I'm reaching for the phone
'cuz I smell it's going wrong

Now I'm on the floor
Now I'm on the ground
He's like Khabib with the ground and pound
He's got the tazer in my back
We both know the deck is stacked
'Cuz the law aint gonna save me
I know that justice is a daydream
So now I'm just another number
Another thug for the morning papers

And all you sleepy people
just minding your own business
And all you superheros
with your hashtag resistance
Yeah I'm sure it looks real different
from a real safe distance
'Cuz sure as a conviction
Don't believe you'll ever be
in these conditionsNow

I'm on the floor
Now I'm on the ground
He's like Khabib with the ground and pound
He's got the tazer in my back
We both know the deck is stacked
'Cuz the law aint gonna save me
I know that justice is a daydream
So now I'm just another number
Another thug for the morning papers

Twenty five years livin'
like I've been reared keepin'
my eyes on the right side of the street
But I guess this town still ain't
ain't never found
any right place for you and me
Twenty five years keepin'
all these tears
under guarded lock and key
But that's all over now
I've gotta burn it down
I can't get right till were all free
I can't get right till we're all free
No I can't get right
and it won't be right
'till we're all free

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released November 1, 2018
Vocals, guitars: Jeremy Swift
Bass: Alison Damrath
Drums: Matt Garrity

Lyrics: Jeremy Swift
Music: The Beautiful Bastards

Recorded and mixed at Magnetic North Studios by Tod "supreme" Levine

Album artwork: Beccatron Studios

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