Story Behind The Song

this was a song composed in reaction to the result of the BREXIT referendum...

Song Description

a folksy / protest / demonstrative kind of song about the effects of before and after a break-up, be it political, social or familial...

Lyrics

hem Instead of Us

[verse I]
we used to have each other
to comfort & to blame
we fought & played together
but now all that has changed

[verse II]
the hedge it has grown higher
so we can't see eye to eye
and the ditch that's now between us
has become so deep and wide

[chorus I]
first we lose our hearts then we lose our trust
where we once stood together
now it's them instead of us

[verse III]
we were the envy of our neighbours
with our vision & our nerve
side-by-side on common ground
to challenge & to serve

[verse IV]
but learning is a hard road
and endurance takes its toll
and compromise elusive
when your back's against the wall

chorus II]
first we lose our hearts then we lose our trust
where we once stood together
now it's them instead of us

[bridge I]
as the bonds start to unravel
tears of sadness tears of rage
but it's time to turn the other cheek
and time to turn the page

[verse V]
like a family divided
there'll be hurt & there'll be shame
harsh words of accusation
there'll be lies & there'll be names

[verse VI]
but when the dust has settled
and order is restored
when these troubled times have passed us by
we'll be stronger than before

[chorus III]
first we lose our hearts then we lose our trust
where we once stood together
now it's them instead of us