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Winter 2013 Demo

by Night Witch

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1.
Remind me again Why am I here? Why do I subject myself to watch this macho shit watching boys prove their masculinity while pushing women aside when almost every other band is another white boy crying about slut breaking his heart Why am I here? Why do I want this? why do I want a part of this fucking boys club where any word I say against rape is questioned or trivialized? where I can't scream about my issues without someone screaming they want to fuck me Why am I here? Why do I want this? This song is about feeling alienated as a woman in the hardcore scene. The conflict between my feelings of loving hardcore music and despising the bro-like mentality I see at almost every show.
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Filibuster 01:49
When women are screaming at the government for 13 hours straight and these old white men refuse to listen? Our government has failed it cannot be fixed if thousands of voices screaming in unison cannot be heard What can I do? What do I say? How can I scream when my voice grows hoarse Fist in the air Burn it to the ground blargghhh I wrote this song after the filibuster of Wendy Davis. It's about my feeling of utter uselessness and hopelessness to make a real change within our current capitalist system.
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Rarlem Hex 01:28
You are a coward a waste of space You have made us feel un-safe You have driven us away You are not welcome here. You have violated us, and abused us. You have treated us like objects Took away our voice Made us feel guilty and ashamed Took away our security You have made us feel worthless and we are done being fucking nice GET OUT OF OUR SPACE GET OUT OF OUR SCENE GET OUT OF OUR TOWN SCUM OF THE EARTH EAT SHIT AND DIE. This one goes out to any and all rapists who still hang out at punk shows.
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We need to start taking action Too many things are left un-said My voice can't be the only one screaming My voice is not the only one in pain Your silence is acceptance Stand up, fight back I will not "let it go" I will not calm down Your silence is acceptance This song is about people who are so afraid of conflict or confrontation that they would rather "stay out of it", "not pick sides" or "let it resolve itself". These attitudes or apathy and neutrality are very damaging to a community. When you silently let something wrong happen, you might as well be saying you support it. If you are not overtly anti-racist/anti-sexist/etc. then you are accepting of the other side. It's time to stop being vague and start taking action.
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Just because you don't see it doesn't mean it isn't there But you are to blinded by ego to step back and self reflect You can't handle any criticism But it needs to be addressed Claim a scene of open acceptance but when it's questioned, you shut down Communication is key to a successful community Your actions have consequences All of us have privilege and refusing to keep it in check is not fucking punk! Refusing to analyze your actions and the shit that's out of your mouth claiming free speech and unity while you're shouting bigotry? Communication is key to a successful community Talk to each other! This song is about "punx" not getting it. Yes there is sexism and racism happening in the scene. No you don't see it because you're a white male. Yes you are taking up space with your high kick moshing. No I'm not going to apologize asking you to cool it.
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Dresses 00:25
Dresses with pockets! They go deep they go wide don't give me slacks with pockets sewn shut Am I a 4 or am I 11? medium or large? fuck that ! gimmie dresses with pockets!
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Small Talk 02:41
Too nervous to let you see an open side of me. can't figure out what to say too nervous to say anything my thoughts just come out as jumbled words too busy trying to sound poetic Usually blurting out, "oh…that sucks" Too anxious to engage in petty conversation Can't focus on your words Cause I'm thinking of a response Can't find the right words to give you a sense of comfort Too awkward to ask questions End up talking about myself Small talk Feel like going out Feel like staying in trying to find the energy and time to make new friends Small talk Small thoughts This song is pretty obvious!! I am an anxious, awkward ball of mess and it usually comes off as superficial or mean or rude. I'm trying, I swear.
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Why must we always live in fear? Bodies ripped in half Telling us it’s our fault To be careful When did this become a social norm? To laugh at someone’s pain Don't walk alone Don't walk alone at night Listen for footsteps Don't dress like a slut Don't get drunk Don't look them in the eye Constant vigilance

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Recorded in November 2013 at Franklin Manor

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released November 25, 2013

All songs recorded by David Settle!

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Night Witch Tallahassee, Florida

Night Witch is Tyler, Nicki, John and Rosie

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