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The only thing unknown is how to heal from all the pain. Entrenched right now into the soil by European monarchies. Where hacking limbs becomes the norm to make them fall in line, and now we’re reaping what we’ve sown. We’re running out of time

In Africa, a child soldier locks and loads. In Africa, rape is a tool of war. In Africa, there are places you can go. In Africa, where hate is fomented and allowed to grow.

Not everyone’s at war. Not every country is all bad. There’s always been a glimmer of hope, co-dependent on the outside world. But then we show up and exploit, it’s resources for ourselves. So, how are things supposed to change, when our example is to blame

In Africa, religious fervor causes militancy. In Africa, young girls are currency. In Africa, don’t pretend that you can’t see. In Africa, the despair and perplexity

(horn solo)

What’s the solution to end persecution of women and minorities through state institutions? What’s the fruition after years of division in a continent through armed conflict and tense competition. Whoa!

In Africa, a child soldier locks and loads. In Africa, rape is a tool of war. In Africa, there are places you can go. In Africa, where hate is fomented and allowed to grow.

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from Won't Forget the Sound, released October 8, 2013
Mike Yaary -- drums
Edson Hinostroza -- bass
Jeff Skinner -- left guitar
Xavier Pena -- right guitar
Chris Tolbert -- trumpet
Mike Dranove -- trombone
Mike Tolbert -- lead vocals

Engineered, mixed and mastered by Jeff Skinner.

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Thirteen Towers is a ska-punk band from Fairfax VA. Buy our music on Bandcamp.com or thirteentowers.com for the lowest prices. Our full length album is also available on iTunes, Amazon and GooglePlay. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for photos, videos and information about upcoming shows. Email booking@thirteentowers.com to book shows. ... more

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