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Oil On Snow

from Green Footprints by Ecopella

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Inspired by oil drilling in the Arctic. Miguel was struck by the strong poetry and melody of this song while he was recording Brian's solo album. An intricate choral arrangment soon followed.

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It's not so black & white, we all know
Taken by another, sons forsake a mother, she lets go
Gently she accedes with choking breath
And quietly recedes until her death

It's very black & white, oil on snow
Through broken ice, day and night, the dollars flow
Earth slowly bleeds through pale white skin
And graciously concedes the life within

Bleed the Earth, upturn her
Cut her down & burn her
So she can't breathe
Excavate & drill her
Torture, almost kill her
To feed our need

It wasn't black or white years ago
From mankind's birth he cared for Earth so all could grow
But no reverence now for sacred things
As to the golden calf of greed he clings

It's really black & white, the bell it tolls
Mother gives so we can live but we take her soul
Now Mother Earth lies short of breath
And painfully slides towards her death

It's oh so black & white, we kill the land
Trees rivers mountains plundered, in their thousands by our hand
Desecrate the mother suck her dry
But there won't be another to feed your child

It isn't black or white: it's not the end
Her daughters rise, her sons get wise and care again
Resuscitate the Mother: she'll survive
And once again will nourish all our lives

So heal the Earth, restore her
Turn your spirit towards her, she'll revive
Proclaim a brand new age
Spiritual and sage, where all beings thrive!

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from Green Footprints, released September 4, 2020
Words & Melody: Brian Jonathon, 2015
Arranged: Miguel Heatwole, 2015

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Miguel Heatwole Sydney, Australia

Miguel’s a versatile singer, choral director & composer. His interests include folk & world music, political satire, the environment, trade unionism & the responsible enjoyment of alcohol. His songwriting embraces themes like peace & justice, the family cat, & visceral passionate attraction. His enthusiasm for recording community singing has let many people share the power of their songs. ... more

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