La Femme Arme

from The Sleepy Hollow Years by Sleepy Hollow

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One of the first songs I ever wrote, I think it's a nice blend of prog and metal (while not sounding like most "progressive metal"). Thanks to Anna La Bella for guest vocals!

Lyrically, it was a response to all the stories I've heard of boys being taught to fight, yet women are often in danger alone in this world. We need to hold men accountable for violence against women, and make sure we are not part of the problem, but in an unkind world, it's not a bad idea to raise strong women who can fight back, also.

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1-Arm yourself only you are always there to protect you
Laws and friends on your side cannot help all the time
2-You must beware the armed man he is always out there There'll be a time he will find you all alone

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Hard times have come in the streets, at the hearthside
At the hands of a stranger or someone you know
Rape and assault may lurk 'round any corner
Danger abounds for women

Laws against violence, attempts at justice
Can't erase pain, though they punish the crime
There may be a time when there's none there to help
Though the system may be on your side

CHORUS: Learn how to fight, make your body a weapon
Be your own guard, by knowledge armed
Help build a world where those who do evil
Shall be the ones who come to harm

Reject the tradition where men do the fighting
Where your safety is lost with no hero near
Look to yourself and you'll find that you never
Are in danger without a champion

It takes time and effort, it will not be easy
But the price that you pay is your own freedom
Raise up your daughters with strong minds and bodies
So they may be safe in their lives

CHORUS: Learn how to fight, make your body a weapon
Be your own guard, by knowledge armed
Help build a world where those who do evil
Shall be the ones who come to harm

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from The Sleepy Hollow Years, track released October 30, 2010
Anna LaBella - lead vocals

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Matt Schwarz Bridgewater Township, New Jersey

Matthew H Schwarz moves between (and combines) the musical genres of classical, progressive rock, traditional and original folk, and heavy metal. His main instruments are guitar, harp, and flute. Sheet music can be found at www.sheetmusicplus.com/publishers/matthew-h-schwarz-sheet-music/3006990. ... more

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