Song for the Yellow Vests

from The Working Class Revolution EP by Lee Brickley

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With the last revolution at the forefront of their minds
They tried to bring an end to a man who crossed the line
His fuel hikes weren't acceptable, and everyone was poor
People said we've had enough and tried to show Macron the door

More than a quarter of a million put on their yellow vests
Hated by the government, supported by the rest
The demonstration grew and soon everyone could see
There's something beautiful happening on the Paris streets

They sent 5000 police officers to keep the peace
They fired tear gas and their water cannons knocked people off their feet
So the barricades went up, we almost saw a civil war
The French workers and their comrades are no longer on the floor

More than a quarter of a million put on their yellow vests
Hated by the government, supported by the rest
The demonstration grew and soon everyone could see
There's something beautiful happening on the Paris streets

And these people aren't going away
They will block the roads and stay out every day
Until they can see some kind of change
Direct action is the only game they'll play

After one month the truth is plain and everybody knows
Those yellow vests are everywhere and no police can oppose
The French President is looking scared, he stays hidden away
A new revolution is coming and it started here today

More than a quarter of a million put on their yellow vests
Hated by the government, supported by the rest
The demonstration grew and soon everyone could see
There's something beautiful happening on the Paris streets

There's something beautiful happening on the Paris streets

There's something beautiful happening on the Paris streets

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from The Working Class Revolution EP, released January 8, 2019

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