Prisoners

from DanMingo by Steve Swindells

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This song was very much inspired by the powerful Novel 'The Power Of One' (set in South Africa in the evil apartheid era). My dear friend Serge Sommaire created a very moving photo montage video of it on You Tube. I've since renamed the album title, but it's well worth a watch. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dcl1YxKBA3U

lyrics

Let the prisoners sing, bring some joy into their lives.
They’re all hoping for something, but still fighting to survive.

Let the prisoners sing, find a way out of the hurt,
Let good spirit do its thing, no more digging all that dirt.

No more, you know the score,
let the prisoners sing, joy and pain and everything.
Let the prisoners sing, let them, let them sing.

Let the prisoners sing, learn to love each other more,
it’s no crime to be bonding, corresponding to the core.

Let the prisoners sing, show the world they’re not afraid,
to believe there’s a real thing, beyond hate - and getting laid.

No more, you know the score,
Let the prisoners sing, joy and pain and everything.
Let the prisoners sing, let them, let them sing.

Let them sing.

Let the prisoners sing.

Let them sing.

Words and music © Steve Swindells.

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from DanMingo, released January 16, 2021
Drums: Jon Moss. Guitar: Jerry Richards. Bass: um I think it's Winston Blisset, but it could be either Dale Davis or Otto Williams. We did 22 tracks very quickly. I forgot to write stuff down - I was too busy playing, singing and co-producing!

Digital Artwork © Steve Swindells.

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