Postcolonial Blues from Postcolonial Blues by Second Idol
Postcolonial Blues is a raw and reflective anthem that contemplates colonialism and the weight of history. Vocalist, lyricist, and guitarist Kate, a second-generation Australian of Sri Lankan and Scottish heritage, channels the complexities of her identity and experiences of growing up in country NSW.
Tracklist
| 1. | Postcolonial Blues | 6:19 |
Lyrics
You and I
We are not so different
Here on the sidelines
We wish we could be a part of it all
In this rodeo town
Industry of cedar
Has long fallen
Another mongrel coming through
What am I to you?
You and I
We are not so different
You and I
We wonder where we fit
It’s a long way from the Macleay
To the banks of Colombo Harbour
Another mongrel coming through
What am I to you?
You and me
We run to the sea
And we won’t stand down
We won’t
Another mongrel coming through
A postcolonial mess for you
You and I
We are not so different
You and I
We need to pay the rent
This damn rodeo town
Built upon the blood of broken hearts
A teardrop in the sea
And we'll watch as
Empires
Keep on falling
You and me
We run to the sea
And we won’t stand down
We won’t
Another mongrel coming through
A postcolonial mess for you
Credits
Vocals/Guitars: Kate Olivia Farquharson
Bass: Theia Joyeaux
Drums: Afeef Iqbal
Produced/Mixed/Mastered by Clayton Segelov.
Recorded by Clayton Segelov and Angie Watson at The Brain Recording Studios, Sydney.
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Second Idol is known for their emotive performances drenched in venom and melancholy, and unleashing a fusion of alternative rock, goth, grunge and post-punk influences. Informed by feminism, queerness and cross-cultural identity, the band transverses concepts of power, gender and otherness.