Name: The Bitter Valley (a non violent response to violence)
Duration: P00H06M56S
Description: This was written towards the end of 2023 in response to the violence in Israel and Gaza as well as other instances of violence and war around the world.

The Bitter Valley (a non violent response to violence)

by Owen McAulay

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This was written towards the end of 2023 in response to the violence in Israel and Gaza as well as other instances of violence and war around the world.

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the heart full of hatred and revenge
brings destruction to both enemy and friend
and the leaders who say... 'our enemy is evil
and they shall be destroyed like the beasts
they will be destroyed like the beasts'

they feed the bitter valley
and they starve the place of springs
they feed the bitter valley
and break the pillars of mercy and peace

peace through victory is an illusion
and security will never be found there
peace through victory is an illusion
only in justice can peace begin to grow

and the man with an open heart
let his presence be made known
and the woman whose heart is open
let her voice be heard
let her voice be heard

and they will starve the bitter valley
and they will feed the place of springs
and they will starve the bitter valley
and build the pillars of mercy and peace

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released March 9, 2024
music and lyrics by Owen
guitars, bass guitar and vocal by Owen

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Owen McAulay Glasgow, UK

Owen McAulay is a long time member of Glasgow band Smackvan (previously Passkeepers). He has been writing and recording solo songs and music for some years, his first album being 'six songs' in 2000.

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