The Hangman

by Greg Were

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Explores the politicians who enjoy playing to the lowest common denominator in society.

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The Hangman

Hearts are high, feelings low, the Hangman’s on his run,
No one really needs to know today for whom he’s come.
Stands upright, pressed and proud, walks clean and white alone,
Waves his smile to waiting crowds the majorities side-show.

Will you talk to me, will you answer for the bonded-free,
We know the reason not the hour.
Will you fall for me, drop all pretense of honesty,
We see you well used noose and your scar.

Hearts are high, feelings low, the Hangman’s on his run,
No one really needs to know today for whom he’s come.
Rises up, claps his hands, the gallery sings as one,
Swinging souls don’t understand, but they’ll join in all the fun.

And the smallest and the weak, walk alone with cold damp feet,
Towards his wooden life and lonely tower.
And he calls to thee, to stand there with his dark elite,
To reinforce their old and total power.

Hearts are high, feelings low, the Hangman’s on his run,
No one really needs to know today for who he’s come.

Out of sight, the plutocrats, throw dice and make their calls.
He’ll walk onto the stage, knowing for whom his trapdoor falls.

And the smallest and the weak, walk alone with cold damp feet,
Towards his wooden life and lonely tower.
And he calls to thee, to stand there with his dark elite,
To reinforce their old and total power.

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released July 29, 2015
Greg Were supported by Urban Sound.

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Greg Were Adelaide, Australia

Greg is a singer/song writer in the folk, indie style.

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