Pronouns

by @edwinb

Pronouns
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Liner Notes

It's just a little #folk song about grammar on the 8 string baritone #ukulele with #harmonica. That's all. #fuc

Lyrics

[Bm][A][D][Dsus]
[D][A][D]

They [Bm]came for the [A]adjectives [D]first
[Bm]Nothing [A]evil or [G]cur[D]sed
[Bm]Every[A]thing that they [D]tried[Dsus]
They [D]did not want [A]us to desc[Bm]ribe

They [G]came for the [A]adjectives [D]first
But they're [Bm]aiming [F#7]for the [Bm]pronouns

The [Bm]adverbs were [A]next on their [D]list
De[Bm]cisively, [A]ruthlessly [G]qui[D]ck
Live [Bm]well, if [A]we want to [D]last[Dsus][D]
We're [D]going to [A]have to act [Bm]fast

The [G]adverbs were [A]next on their [D]list
But they're [Bm]aiming [F#7]for the [Bm]pronouns

[Bm][A][D]
[Bm][A][G][D]
[Bm][A][D][Dsus]
[D][A][Bm]

They're [Bm]going to [A]come for the [D]verbs
But [Bm]actions speak [A]louder than [G]wo[D]rds
[Bm]No time to [A]lose do not [D]wait[Dsus]
Make a [D]noise be[A]fore it's too [Bm]late

They're [G]going to [A]come for the [D]verbs
But they're [Bm]aiming [F#7]for the [Bm]pronouns

[Bm][A][D]
[Bm][A][G][D]
[Bm]No time to [A]lose do not [D]wait[Dsus]
Make a [D]noise be[A]fore it's too [Bm]late

They're [G]going to [A]come for the [D]verbs
But they're [Bm]aiming [F#7]for the [Bm]pronouns

Comments

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Love the strident harmonica to start, very bright. It contrasts very nicely with the rather sad chords. I like the echoes of Niemöller, it's an interesting comparison to make. You would have got extra points for excluding each category of words as you went along - though after a couple of seconds thought I'm not sure how realistic that is, as writing a final verse without adjectives, adverbs or verbs would be a little... challenging. Maybe "it's sad... it's bad... it's mad"? Very enjoyable.
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Good response to our downhill slope into Newspeak territory.
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One of the better protest songs I've heard in a long time! And the harmonica is fantastic - so perfect.☺️
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This is a great take on things, love the new perspective. I think the gentle delivery adds a sadness; facing an inevitable, heartbreaking decline before we can rebuild.

I think too it is genius to lay it out like this - really points out the insanity of it all. Well.done.
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Sometimes I fear that they've already taken the active voice from the verbs. Nobody is responsible; bad things just happen. Good song, however. You're still making excellent use of the words that remain.
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The lyrics are somehow subtle and brutal all at the same time, and the music fits just perfectly. Wow. I’m (ironically perhaps) a bit speechless at this one. One to be proud of, I reckon. I hope it comes before many more eyes and ears.
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