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Guillotines

from All Empires Fall by Sweet Empire

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Politicians and the rich upper classes ignore the needs of the people and slowly take away their (basic) needs: less money, less food, fewer houses. When they make the people suffer for being poor – the chances are high the people will take what they need by force (just look at the French revolution). The signs for an upcoming violent eruption are obvious and increasing. Crisis after crisis. This growing discontent, when not heard and taken seriously, will lead towards "the guillotines".

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And how much longer do we build these mountains of gold –
leave people sleeping in the cold?
The crash is coming near...
You can suck ‘em dry.
In the end the majority gets to decide.
And in this growing poverty while their money grows and the people bleed
It's easy to see - so easy to see.
We're very close - so very close
To the guillotines.

It's all but a cruel dance
Of minds filled with self-importance.
Not a thought or even a glance-
towards the people living in shortages
And it pays – damn it pays
To kill in this monetary cage-
when basic needs are being stretched and stretched
Leading towards a violent snap.

And while the crash is closing in-
We know too well -'cause it makes sense
All empires are bound to end.
You can suck ‘em dry.
In the end the majority gets to decide.
And in this growing poverty while their money grows and the people bleed
It's easy to see - so easy to see.
We're very close - so very close.
To the guillotines.

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from All Empires Fall, released August 25, 2023

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Sweet Empire Amsterdam, Netherlands

Sweet Empire is a politically engaged melodic punk rock band from The Netherlands. Their sound is aggressive and emotional, yet melodic and playful. Mixing elements from 80's and 90's punk rock and hardcore, it is difficult to pin this four piece down to one genre. ... more

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