Never Again

by Rob Jamner

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Proceeds from this song will go to organizations that support refugees.

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lyrics

Sneaking onto ships at night
Making an escape
They crossed to America
Hoping to be saved
When the Land of Liberty
Turned them all away
Sunlight bright as broken glass
Glittered on the waves
I used to soothe myself
By saying, “never again”
But it takes more than praying
To make a pattern end

Never again
And again
And again
Never again
And again
And again
Never again
And again
And again

Listen for somebody’s boot
Breaking down a door
Listen for a sunburned child
Praying for the shore
Planes are taking refugees
Back into the war
And we fuel the engines
That we choose to ignore
Relatives are missing
From my small family
My country met my ancestors
Sent them back to sea

Never again
And again
And again
Never again
And again
And again
Never again
And again
And again
Never again
And again
And again
Never again
And again
And again

I used to soothe myself
By saying, “never again”
But it takes more than praying
To make a pattern end

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credits

released October 5, 2018
Music and lyrics by Rob Jamner.

Produced by Adam Hirsch and Rob Jamner.
Engineered by Adam Hirsch at Tiny Telephone in Oakland, CA.
Mastered by Jacob Winik at Tiny Telephone in Oakland, CA.
Album artwork by Rob Jamner.

Rob Jamner – Vocals and Guitar
Derek Barber – Guitar
Geneva Harrison – Drums and Percussion
Doug Stuart – Bass
Ian McArdle – Piano, Keyboards, and Synthesizer

© ℗ 2018 Rob Jamner ASCAP
All rights reserved. Unauthorized duplication is a violation of applicable laws.

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Rob Jamner Berkeley, California

Rob Jamner (they/them) is an indie rock storyteller and poet. They thrive on ambiguity, playing with expectations in their music. Some moments are catchy and cathartic, others are surprising and sophisticated, but everything comes together to make a singular, distinctive sound. Passionate about building community, Rob frequently collaborates with other artists to bring songs to life. ... more

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