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The Way Of Empire

from Rebel by Natalie Kendel

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Built with stolen hands in chains
atop forgotten native graves
This is the way we got ahead
Through slavery and genocide

We wave the flag and close our eyes
The propaganda’s done its work
Our truth is truth - your stories lies
This is the way of empire

We are the true enlightened ones
We’ll spread our light to savages
To bring them our way of life
A gift at the end of a knife

We are the liberation force
Our way of life’s superior
A hundred generations bear
the crushing weight of what we’ve done
This is the way of empire

And we will wash each history page
until its white and good and clean
And spread out till there’s nothing left
This is the way of empire

Sing glory to the empire!

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from Rebel, released June 1, 2023

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Natalie Kendel England, UK

Theologian, Natalie Kendel, is a singer-songwriter, author, pastor, and theological lecturer.

Using an imaginative, narrative approach, Kendel aims to musically communicate the biblical narrative.

Kendel's music is influenced by folk, orchestral, neo-80s & various genre blends. With unique lyrics and theological depth, her music evokes a rallying listening experience. ... more

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