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David, wipe that smirk off your face:
your key don’t work this lock no more.
Yeah, I put the flowers in a vase;
I’m still not opening the door.
And you can stay on your knees all night,
you can stay mad at me.
But David, you’re going to be alright,
because you’re going to have to be.

Buy my dress if I’d wear your ring:
such a noble stand you took.
Play any song I’d care to sing,
if it came from your old standard book.
David, it doesn’t even matter
whether I’m still mad at you--
but let the poets pardon you
if it means that I don’t have to.

Oh, I know, you never meant to be like this;
I’m sure you didn’t make that choice.
Go ahead and tell your therapist;
you know I’m not trying to hear that noise.
How it’s not your fault you’re a misogynist--
it’s still your responsibility.
I’m sure you’ll get another chance, David,
but not with me.

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from In The Dark (Awake Of Course​)​, Vol. 1, released March 29, 2021
Amina Shareef Ali - vocals, guitar, harmonica, keys
Chelsea Coleman - vocals

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Amina Shareef Ali Oakland, California

Based in Oakland, California, Amina Shareef Ali performs songs of love and struggle, of pain and wonder, of loss and redemption. Lyrics by turns poignant and sardonic are set against a backdrop of American music both traditional and modern, from folk to punk to country to jazz to rock and roll. ... more

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