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Rhythm

by Red-Eye

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Here I try to tackle the subject of domestic violence, which is not an easy or cheery subject. Women remain the main victims, with an average of 2 women killed by their male partner every week in the UK, yet it remains a largely unreported and unpunished crime - so a worthy subject if not a happy one. The lyrics might not manage to reflect the violence and effects of this crime, but what I have tried to do is weave references to rhythm, time and music to the plight of women sufferers. I tried different genres with this, but settled on the trip hop version which seems to compliment the rhythm references in the lyrics.

lyrics

1st Verse
Ode, ode to the rhythm,
Owned, owned by the man,
He keeps time clicking fingers,
While she serves on demand.

Chorus:
Every time she feels like a woman,
Every time he beats like a man,
Every time she feels like a woman,
Every time he beats like a man.

2nd Verse
He beats fists with a passion,
On skin tight as a drum,
She counts her days in this prison,
But her song has barely begun.

Chorus

Middle 8
I've got this feeling,
I've got this feeling,
I've got this feeling,
I've been sold,
I've got this feeling,
I've been sold.

3rd Verse
This time close to the knuckle,
While she shuffles her feet,
When he strikes out the rhythm,
She offers him the other cheek.

Chorus

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released November 15, 2012

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Red-Eye London, UK

Red Eye cover raw social, emotional and political issues, based on the foundation that every song should carry a message.

Red Eye is centred on the music and lyrics of Trevor Perfect and features guest vocalists.

Red Eye aim to address the lack of protest songs that exists today, compared with the rich tapestry of the past.

More information can be found at website:
www.red-eye.org.uk
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