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Boots (Acoustic Demo)

by David William

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I wrote this song in 2007 after the death of my mother. She worked for a well-known British chemist who sent her home with a "virus" after she fell ill at work. The next day she died at home of a stroke. In processing her death we had a few months of letters back and forth with the company about how they allowed this to happen and were disgusted by their attitude and the way they washed their hands of any responsibility. I walked away from the situation and my feelings came out in this song.

I only ever recorded a basic acoustic demo to tape that year with the intention of recording it properly one day. Due to the way things in the world have went in recent years the song feels more apt and true than when it was written so I've decided to re-record it acoustically and release it since my circumstances prevent me from recording a more fleshed out version right now. I would have liked to release the original 2007 demo from tape but unfortunately I recorded it in two parts, not as one whole performance.

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Boots
Stamping on my face
You think you've won the race
Boots
Kick me when I'm down
Keep me on the ground

But I won't be your prisoner anymore
You say you care and then you shut the door

Boots
Concerned about my health
When all you crave is wealth
Boots
Lie and cheat over our blood
Soon you will be stuck in the mud

Your old ways can't go on anymore
A new way's coming and you can't shut the door

Boots
Stamping on our face
Watch it daily on the news
Surely now you can't refuse
Boots
We've had enough of your false claims
We're finished playing out your game

Cos we won't be your prisoners anymore
You say you care and then you shut the door

How can this go on?
We have to stay strong
Cos it won't be long before we shed those...

Boots
You thought I'd go away
But I am here to stay

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released April 9, 2021
Photography & Artwork by Melina Charokopaki

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David William Edinburgh, UK

Classic pop melodies with rock/folk arrangements, an indie punk attitude and a hint of psychedelia.

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