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How To Start A Revolution

from Allies by Some Velvet Morning

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Des and Gavin discuss the writing of 'How To Start A Revolution' in Part 1 of our 'Allies' album documentaries here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=4smSUd4EW4o

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I made myself an institution
From all the books I read
How to start a revolution
From the bottom of a garden shed

I've been thinking I could play your game
I'll maybe colour my hair
I've been thinking I could change my name
I'll be your puppet, I sing because I love it

Before we propel toward this rush
For me to seal and sign
I think I should tell you
I reserve the right to change my mind

See I've been thinking about the rules again
And I do not think it's fair
So tie me down and take my name
I'll rise above it, I sing because I love it

If I could be Fidel Castro
I would thank my lucky star
I'd have a mojito and light my Cohiba cigar.

I'd be thinking 'bout the USA
Maybe Guantanamo Bay
Hey now FBI and CIA
Get the president on speed dial
Here's my Cuban missile.

Tie me down but I won't give in
I say you'll tie me down but I won't give in

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from Allies, released November 4, 2012
Written by Desmond Lambert, Rob Flanagan & Gavin Lambert.
Produced by Desmond Lambert.
(P) 2012 My Major Company under exclusive licence to Some Velvet Morning.

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Some Velvet Morning first came to attention of the music press with their 2007 debut album, ‘Silence Will Kill You’. The album comprised of some punchy, potent pop-rock, produced by Grammy Award winner Rik Simpson. 'How To Start A Revolution' from their second album, 'Allies' became a feature of the international trailer to the Hollywood movie 'Kick-Ass'. ... more

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