They’re taking away the fathers
fathers coming home from the fields
Yes they’re taking away the fathers
when we don’t have enough as it is
And they’re taking away the healthcare
I heard it on the morning news
And I remember when our family lost the home we built
to those hospital bills
And they’re taking away the young Black men
putting ‘em up behind bars
Filling up their deep pockets
putting fear in our hearts
They’re taking away our kindness
I hear it in the high school halls
Boys who used to be brothers
yelling, “build that wall”
And they’re taking away our courage
we could almost hear that ceiling shatter
Millions march in the streets but the suits that scoff
tell us which stories matter
And they’re taking away our safety
with bomb threats and burning slurs
A woman’s body is something to ravage
a man’s skin shows who deserves to be heard
Oh let justice roll down like waters
And righteousness like a mighty stream
Oh let justice roll down like waters
And righteousness like an everflowing stream
‘Cause they’re taking away the fathers
fathers coming home from the fields
Yes they’re taking away the fathers
when we don’t have enough as it is
credits
from Little One,
released May 19, 2022
Vocal and guitar: Rachel Jumago
The Icelandic songwriter packs her stunning debut with sweeping melodies delivered via intimate, folky arrangements. Bandcamp New & Notable Oct 12, 2023