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Originally released on "Heart And Soul" 12″ vinyl EP
Communications Unique CU002 (1989)

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Treat me gently – don’t put me down
I want decisions that are taken in my home town
Sever now, sever all -
Give back the power that you stole before.

Southern Comfort breeds a Northern Hell
A cheap pun on words – how come we’ve borne it for so long, hen?
Sever now, sever on down
To the communal sounds of your stomping grounds.

Well, the spirits are out tonight
They’re singing: “Haste ye back for another try -
Do good by us an’ we’ll see you right.”

When Ah grow up Ah want a Civil Tongue
When Ah grow up Ah want a country that fits me in
Sever now, sever all –
Give back the keys you took from County Hall.

Ah believe in a regional voice –
Regional voices in regional choices
Sever-now, sever on down
And cock a snoot at this colonial crown.

The spirits are out tonight
Singing: “Haste ye back for another try -
Do good by us an’ we’ll sithee reight.”

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from Great Leap Forward (compilation), released October 30, 1990
C&P Alan Brown

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The Great Leap Forward

The Great Leap Forward (1986-?) is the very long term solo project of Alan Brown - former member of John Peel favourites bIG*fLAME, A Witness, Inca Babies, Sarandon.

Incisive political and social commentary layered on top of sharp yet melodic guitar pop music.
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