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Song for My Grandchild

from Fortress Sessions by The Future Laureates

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"Song for My Grandchild"

Music and Lyrics by Danny Surico

Arranged by The Future Laureates



Praise to God above. He lifts me up from bed.

My weary bones are breaking, broken promises

And lies they spread. We’re leverage for posturing.



They want to take us for granted, rob all the fruit from trees we planted.

Fifty million strong give ‘em hell until we’re gone,

‘Cause they’re taking us for granted.



Stage our childhood dreams on hieroglyphic screens

Decoded by the profiteers of make believe.

They smile and wink, ignoring the gravity.



They want to take us for granted, rob all the fruit from trees we planted.

Fifty million strong give ‘em hell until we’re gone,

‘Cause they’re taking us.



Now granted, I could beseech our youth:

“Stand up and fight, and rally for the ones they left behind!”

But my voice drowns beneath a sea of noise.

Maybe forty years from now you’ll understand.

Years from now you’ll understand.



They want to take us for granted, rob all the fruit from trees we planted.

Fifty million strong give ‘em hell until we’re gone.

‘Cause they’re taking us.

They want to take you for granted, ignore the freedoms you’ve demanded.

So enjoy your youth ‘til they rob it from you, too,

‘Cause they’re taking you for granted.

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from Fortress Sessions, released May 12, 2012

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The Future Laureates Chicago, Illinois

The Future Laureates’ EP, Here and After, is a showcase of vibrant and mature songcraft. With the help of producer Chris Grainger (Wilco, Switchfoot, Sixpence None the Richer, and Kopecky Family Band), TFL has finally captured the unabashed energy of their live shows on record, pulling from their influences in modern rock, classic pop, rhythmic folk, and 60’s soul. ... more

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