(You and I Were) Philistines

by Waverer

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The track was entirely recorded in our rehearsal space during quarantine in March 2020, engineered and mixed by Epa Wolansky, mastered by Cyril Hegner, Doobie Records, Switzerland.
Written and performed by Lorenzo Contin, featuring Epa Wolansky on electric guitar. Including a beautiful sounding Gem Sprinter 61 organ, courtesy of Temple Solaire.
"(You and I Were) Philistines" was released digitally as a single on June 5, 2020.

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You and I were philistines
sheltered in our common dreams
reflected on our tv screens
how easy it all seemed
then you said, won't you come with me
to u-n-i-v-ersity
to celebrate diversity and read
about what it all means

and now I'm doomed to listen
to all the dead poets' whispers
they're announcing their resistance from the shelves
in unanimous dismissal
of my petty worldly interests
and the longer that I listen, I keep losing trust
trust in myself

they say your view of the world is wrong
radio plays your favorite song
we teach the weak to hate the strong
all in this arts degree
where no one needs a fixed career
where bad opinions disappear
sharpened pencils we shake like spears
to force your eyes to see

and now I'm doomed to listen
to all the dead poets' whispers
they're announcing their resistance from the shelves
in unanimous dismissal
of my petty worldly interests
and the longer that I listen
I keep losing trust in myself

oh, static noise from my tv
drown out these voices cause I cannot sleep
oh, static noise, sweet melody
to a philistine in hostile territory

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released June 5, 2020

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