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Firewater

by Ansley Simpson

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Smoky new single FIREWATER from Ansley Simpson Inspired from Harold Johnson’s book “Firewater: How Alcohol Is Killing My People (and Yours)".

Check out Ansley Simpson and Harold Johnson on APTN's new series AMPLIFY and watch the making of “Firewater” airing TONIGHT 8:30pm ET directed by Shane Belcourt.

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Firewater

I’m barely sleeping as it is
The night comes out to swallow me whole
There’s no more whisky keeping peace
There’s no more trouble than my soul

I’m barely breathing as it is
Through smoke from fires you left to blaze
I watched you slowly fade to black
I drank to drown this burning rage

Wake my skin with river’s waters
Turn my silence to song
Send a runner, Find our women
Build our Nations back where we belong
Between this land and liars

They stole our children, taught them sin
Left water made of fire

Douse the flames with river’s waters
Heal our wounds with drums
Send a runner, Find our children
Build our Nations back where we belong

I’m barely sleeping as it is
The dawn comes out and warms my bones
There’s no more whisky stealing peace
There’s no more trouble than my soul

Lyrics: Ansley Simpson
Copyright 2020

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released November 6, 2020
Ansley Simpson: Lyrics, Music, Vocals, Acoustic Guitar, Jingle Dress
Simone Schmidt: Producer, Acoustic Guitar
Heather Kirby: Bass, Mastering
Annelise Noronha: Sound Engineer, Mix

Recorded at Union Sound Company in Toronto on Treaty 13

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Ansley Simpson Toronto, Ontario

Ansley Simpson is an award-winning Anishinaabe singer-songwriter from Toronto, and a member of Alderville FN. A weaver of haunting vocals and poetics, their songs unfold as stories, immersing the listener in vibrant imagery, journeying us through themes of vulnerably, love, and heartbreak. ... more

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