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Politically Correct
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Is "political correctness" just another step in molding public consciousness into a mindset that is indifferent to injustices?
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Performed: Canada, England, India, USA, Nepal..as solo artist (sometimes in a duet or trio),touring the 5 Star hotel circuit in Asia. styles: folk/adult c
As a refugee from the 60's and the coffee house era, I have been playing as a solo artist as well as in various duets, trios and bands from Canada to England, India, Nepal, USA, and places in between... played in classic rock, country and folk bands. I try to keep my songs as light and personal as possible in the acoustic genre. A lot of my songs speak on social issues and I try to relate to the common man/woman (like myself) and the things that are important in our journey thru this time span called life. The recording/production is not professional by any means. I usually try to do one-off takes and work around the tracks to enhance the sound in the limited time and equipment I have available. I hope some of these songs will touch a place in your heart or evoke a feeling of shared consciousness. All comments and critiques are welcome. All the best.
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#670 in subgenre Peak #16
Charts
Peak #192
Author
Gordy Scoville
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Gordy Scoville
Uploaded
January 29, 2012
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MP3 2.6 MB 160 kbps 2:15
Story behind the song
Wrote the song in reaction to a news item stating that people who fish the seas for a living should no longer be called fisherMEN (as that is gender specific), but are now to be called "Fishers", a term which would allow for the women occupied in the livlihood.
Lyrics
Times are tough,there's not enough The wolf is at your door You're economically challenged You are no longer poor And fishers are no longer men No wonder they're uptight It's politically correct, but it ain't right. It's not cool within our schools to use the name of God If you do, you know it's true People think you're odd So let's be fair and wrap our prayers In the secret veil of night It's politically correct, but it ain't right. There are no more bloody wars Among the human race Armed confrontations have now taken their place It's hide and seek and double-speak On the late news every night It's politcally correct, but it ain't right. Now, you may think it's a little thing Not worthy to address But tell me true, what will you do When we're in a bigger mess And I believe a man should leave The truth where it belongs Even if he runs the risk Of being politically wrong. Now, can you see society In some future time When choice is not an option It's just a state of mind When everything you do and say From morning until night Is politically correct But it still ain't right.
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