We destroy their villages with drones
They send their martyrs and their clones
Go ahead and give us your best shot
And welcome your national parking lot
We all know how this will play out
Not with a whisper but a shout
So how can we possibly defend?
The story played to its natural end
Let’s stop killing in the name of justice
Let’s stop killing in the name of God
Let’s just stop the killing period
Everybody now sing it out loud
It’s a story that’s as old as the ages
The people quake while the war rages
We despise them and they despise us
We throw the world under the bus
If we can land just one good punch
We shelve our brains and play that hunch
But it’s time to all make amends
We all know how the story ends
Let’s stop killing in the name of justice
Let’s stop killing in the name of God
Let’s just stop the killing period
Everybody now sing it out loud
Alanna Royale's approach to classic soul honors the sounds and artists of the '60s and '70s while adding sparkling contemporary flair. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 15, 2023