Social Distancing

from The Pandemic Songs by HAMELL ON TRIAL

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Word was she came from Tucson, killed a man and had to get away. She traveled light and ended up in Houston, killed another man and knew she couldn't stay. Needless to say she was easily aggravated, her b.s. threshold lower than their IQ.
Never in her years had she seen such ignorance and hence there wasn't anything she wouldn't do.

(Chorus)
Some are quiet or seek mild protest.
Some are tougher maybe vocal resistancing
She has never been one for half measures
She's just practicing her own social distancing

You best be wary of the smart ones, can hold them down only for so long. And hearts can fall apart when they start with the guns, ain't it a toxic cocktail if they're strong? And so it was she ended up in Boston and 5 more men ended buried and dead, someone foolishly inquired how they lost 'em, she responded, 'it was something that they said'.

(Chorus)

She wasn't looking for trouble nor was she proactive, she was a good looking gal and that could be a curse. To give just one example that ended in bloodshed, happened in Detroit on January the first. She was minding her own business admittedly hung over from last evening, getting coffee at her favorite diner Florrie Red's. A gentleman took a stool next to her, introduced himself said he was Miami Fred. Fred went on to boast of his many accomplishments, a fleet of cars, his bank account, the movies he produced. There are some that say it was entrapment, because of how intently she pretended to be seduced. Wouldn't you know around the corner was his studio? With that face he said you're bound to be a star! We could do a screen test and see if the camera loves you, to see if you're ready although I'm certain that you are. Maybe sir, but you won't try anything funny? My mama told me to strangers I shouldn't talk, oh no this is strictly on the level, and if not God strike me as we walk. For a millionaire the studio seemed shabby, dark, was that a whip and were those chains? He said 'there is nothing to fear here dear, this is for art, where is your culture and your brains? Well looks and brains weren't the only things in her possession, in her purse was her trusty .38. And when Fred said 'would you mind taking your clothes off?' Could he see in her eyes a look of hate?She said 'sure' and smiled and turned around, he said something to her 'bout posing, could she spread? That was the last thing that Fred said, cuz 2 bullets were fed into Fred's head.
Some felt that was exteme of her
It seemed too bloody a solution
But she vowed she would take no more disrespecting
Turns out it was her New Year's resolution.
(Chorus)
Some are quiet or seek mild protest
Some are tougher maybe physical insistancing
She has never been one for half measures
She's just practicing her own social distancing.

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from The Pandemic Songs, released June 9, 2020

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HAMELL ON TRIAL Austin, Texas

Hamell on Trial is loud, fast music informed by politics, intelligence and a wicked sense of humor.
1995-Mercury Records-Big as Life, The Chord is Mightier Than the Sword.
1997- Choochtown
2003-Righteous Babe Records-Tough Love
2005, Songs For Parents Who Enjoy Drugs.
2007-“The Terrorism Of Everyday Life,” (Edinburgh Fringe Herald Award)
2012-New West Records -The Happiest Man Alive. ... more

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