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Salt on the Wound

from What Tomorrow Will Bring by Garry Leech

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They say old soldiers never die
They go to a special place in the sky
But then don’t suicide bombers too?
How is one supposed to know what’s true

(Chorus)
When everyone wants a shiny medal on their chest
And a glorious epitaph upon their tomb
For pouring salt on the wound

The black man stands up for his right
To walk the streets safely at night
But when the police show on the scene
They beat him back down to his knees

(Chorus)

(Bridge)
In the land of the free and in the home of the brave
Liberty simply means that injustice rules the day

And so the homeless search for food
While the rich fly to the moon
And cleanse their dirty blood-stained hands
With another generous donation

(Chorus)

For pouring salt on the wound
That’s what they do
They pour salt on the wound

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from What Tomorrow Will Bring, released March 16, 2024
Written by Garry Leech
Produced by Garry Leech
Mixed by Garry Leech
Mastered by Garry Leech and LANDR

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Garry Leech Sydney, Nova Scotia

Garry Leech is a songwriter, author and journalist. Since moving to Cape Breton, Nova Scotia he has performed as a solo act and with his band The Misfit Boys. Previously, he played for many years in New York City's club scene with the bands Spyder Jones, Bad Fish Karma, and The Flowerpot Men. For more information about Garry's music and work, visit his website. ... more

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