Rebel on the Run

from Laugh at the Days to Come by New Dolly

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He's up before the sun to get the dishes done
Complexion like a ghost - he makes a round of toast
His mother lives downstairs but no-one seems to care
And so he goes to school - his chance to play the fool

It's all too much for one so young - why choose right from wrong?
His future is written - a sad song - send the rebel on the run

A target for the man, delivers for a gang
For once he's not in need but he can never leave
To lead this kind of life, protected by a knife
His mother's on the phone but this time he won't come home

It's all too much for my sweet son - I taught him right from wrong
Please help us, God help us - we're helpless - send the rebel on the run

Waiting for the plane to crash - you know it won't be long
That old familiar feeling
Waiting for the bomb to drop
Although it's not your fault - send the rebel on the run

His future is written a sad song

Send the rebel on the run

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from Laugh at the Days to Come, released August 14, 2020

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New Dolly Salford, UK

‘New Dolly’ are wife and husband songwriting duo, Morag and Ian Peacock.
After years of unsuccessful songwriting sessions (they usually ended in a row!), the couple managed to set aside their musical differences (She hates The Beatles, he thinks her adoration of The Longpigs is over the top...) to write and record an album.
It's been a year of (surprisingly!) enjoyable composing and producing. ... more

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