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Denial and projection. We have to blame someone. Trump, blame monger... Ii don't understand it, but someone Jesus took all that hate on himself to create love for all. Expiation is the word they use. This song contrasts these two powers...

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THE FACE OF BLAME

They fashioned him in glass
The leader of the class
The people bowed and prayed
To this image they had made
His death ship cloys the shore
Contagion stalks his floor
A sneer upon his face
His acolytes will praise

So name the prophet, name the priest
Name the colour of his creed
Then blame the weal upon my skin
Blame the womb she bore me in
But the face of blame will raise its sunken eyes, stare back at you again

A baby at her breast
The soft tones of his breath
A holy dove in flight
Still waters bathed in light
An outstretched healing palm
‘Before Abraham I am…’
Temptation’s bitter hour
A blood-stained ragged tower


So name the prophet, name the priest
Name the colour of his creed
Then blame the weals upon his skin
Blame the womb she bore him in
But the face of blame will raise its sunken eyes, stare back at you again

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from David Heavenor - LIVE BOOK LAUNCH CONCERT, released May 7, 2023

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David Heavenor is a Scottish singer songwriter based in Edinburgh Scotland. He has produced 8 albums plus 3 EP's.

I'm Watching Rosanna. ' An insightful song....beautifully written and observed. Iain Anderson. BBC Radio

'Jenny & the Cold Caller. One of the best songs ever written...' Ricky Ross ... more

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