Nakate

by The Moon Shells

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Turn the engine on, roll the windows down
A little whisper of death each time the wheels go around
Smile and sing as the sun shines in
A little warmer now this time of spring

The other side of the world, a young girl knows
If the rain doesn’t fall, the crops won’t grow
The rich burn the world and the poor will die
Take what you know and break through the lies

Chorus
Take your stand
Raise your voice, make your demand
Live your life
Like we’re all in the dark, and you are the light
Shining

Take your place on the stage, the shot pans away
Too many minds trapped in the old ways
See your face in a sea of white
Get them out of the way if they won’t lead the fight

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released April 10, 2023
Written, performed, and recorded by the Moon Shells, Casa de Agua, Hamden, CT. Produced by Joseph DeJarnette at Studio 808A, Floyd, VA.

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The Moon Shells

The Moon Shells—Maggie Shar, Brian Slattery, Laura Murawski, Molly Merrett, and Charlie Shaw—draw from the traditional music of Appalachia, Louisiana, West Africa and elsewhere to try to make something new. Whether performing as an acoustic stringband, a stripped-down trio, or a five-piece making modern sounds on traditional instruments at clubs and festivals, the Moon Shells move hearts and feet. ... more

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