A Song for Naseem

by Dogtooth & Nail

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This song is for young Naseem who was separated from his mother, Siham, when she was unjustly deported over one year ago. Siham asked Kelly to write a song to remind Naseem that he is loved <3

ALL DONATIONS FROM DOWNLOADS WILL GO TOWARDS THERAPY for NASEEM OR SIHAM'S LEGAL FUND. Please donate what you can for the track.

More info: justice4siham.com

lyrics

Hello,
My friend
It's been a while
But I'll never forget
How your smile
Lights up the day
And how your laugh
Just takes my troubles away

So even when you feel like there's only clouds
In the distance
Remember there's resistance
To the ways that you've been feeling wronged
We'll keep fighting
You are strong

{chorus}
So take your hand and put it to your chest
Listen to the way your heart beats
Ours are beating in rhythm with yours
Cause our love it lives in your heart
(×2)

Hello, my friend
I need you never to forget
That you are loved and you are seen
And there is power in your soul, Naseem.

You can do great things
Draw a picture, write a poem or sing
Yeah that's what I try to do when I'm feeling down
So let your voice grow like a seed in the ground

But...
When you're feeling alone
and that you dont
Know where to call home
Know that you've done nothing wrong
You are loved
this is your song

There's a home in your heart that can never be taken away (x2)

Chorus

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released November 25, 2018
Recorded, mixed and mastered by Brendan Deiz from Fake News, Oleada & The Cascadians
Sweet Harmonies by Rascal Miles & Emily Elizondo from Sparkle Carpet
Bass & vocals by Michael Conway
Banjo & vocals by Kelly Chudler

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Dogtooth & Nail Portland, Oregon

Two punks playing folky, bluesy political tunes about environmentalism, feminism, anti-capitalism, healing and creating change. Many songs are about personal struggles and struggles we are in solidarity with.
Based out of Portland, OR. Contact us:
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