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Call the Cops

from Divided States by Monk Turner

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They think they’re right, just because their skin is white
They’ll make someone a criminal
Get out the phone, to dial 911
Because they feel uncomfortable

When they call the cops
They say whatever they like
When something makes them feel afraid
One call can make it go away

They want their country back, so they go on the attack
With a call to the authorities
They want to get their way, in the good ole’ USA
It’s like racial purity

When they call the cops
They say whatever they like
When something makes them feel afraid
One call can make it go away

The cost of white anxiety
A broken down society
Looking through a tinted lens not knowing what they see
Fearing that they’ve lost control while others still can’t breathe

The privilege just to be

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from Divided States, released October 30, 2020
Words and Music by B.A. Monk Turner
Monk Turner: Guitar, Bass, Drums, Keys, Vocals
Recorded at Terrace Studios (Highland Park, CA)

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Monk Turner Los Angeles, California

Over the last two decades, multi-instrumentalist Monk Turner has written and produced over 30 genre-defying concept albums. He’s been called “both daring and melodically gifted” by Music Connection Magazine for his unique approach to songwriting that takes influence from artists such as Elvis Costello, The Beatles, and They Might Be Giants. ... more

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