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In the weeks preceding the 2003 US-led invasion of Iraq a mood of restless tension prevailed among those who could see the evil being precipitated.

This song has often been performed by the choirs Ecopella, and the Solidarity Choir. Both groups have recorded the song: the Solidarity Choir in 2007 on We Shall Not Give Up The Fight, and Ecopella on its 2008 album, Songs In The Key Of Green.

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I woke this morning
I felt a warning
Dark cloud’s are forming
Men uniforming
News is alarming
Ignorance arming

Our lives are gambled
Truth kicked and trampled
Headlines are dangled
Protest is strangled
The future trembles
Armies assemble

Tabloid analysis
Selfish callousness
Brainless malice gives
Thought paralysis
Nations jealous
Find weapon sellers

Earth mined for poison
Metal war toys and
Jobs for the boys the
Board room enjoys but
No! There are choices
Let’s raise our voices

Raise our voices strongly
'Though the way is long
We find relief in action
Shared belief and passion
We can do what we must
We will build love and trust

And our peaceful spirit
Will make murder fear it
All whom war endangers
Speak! And history changes
Let our strength be splendid
Until war is ended!

credits

from Unrest - volume 1, released November 4, 2020
Words & Music: Miguel Heatwole, 2003

Sopranos: Nicole Thomson, Ruth Kilpatrick
Mezzo-soprano: Jenny Duck-Chong
Tenor: Richard Black
Baritone: Mark Donnelly
Bass: Clive Birch

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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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