FAWM: "Not Gonna Keep it Quiet"

Not Gonna Keep it Quiet

1 day ago by @racheleve

Skirmish: The Wrong _________ (fill... (@robinleaf)

Not Gonna Keep it Quiet

racheleve

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Liner Notes

I've had the first two lines floating around in my head for the last couple of weeks so decided to go with that even though it's not technically following the fill in the blank formula. Ended up writing a song inspired by all of the amazing protest songs I've heard thus far during FAWM. An ode to solidarity and standing strong and singing out in the face of atrocity.

(Had to do this #acousticonetake on my voice memo app since my partner is out at band practice with our recording equipment)

#protest #piano

Lyrics

Not Gonna Keep it Quiet
By Rachel Eve - Feb 23 2025

Well I don’t feel right
But I don’t feel wrong
I’m stuck somewhere in the middle
Of a wandering thought

As the zone it floods
Chaos all around
I gather up your protest songs
Wanna make a louder sound

Rising up
Will you join your voice with mine
Joyful noise
Might not save the world
But I’m not gonna it quiet
No, we won’t keep it quiet

Always gives me hope
When I can see
How even the very worst of times
Can’t eradicate humanity

Standing up for those
Who must run and hide
Keep it marching on
‘Cause the time is always right for…

Rising up
Will you join your voice with mine
Joyful noise
Might not save the world
But I’m not gonna it quiet
No, we won’t keep it quiet
No we, will join the riot for peace,
won’t be compliant
Alone we’re small, but together we’re giant
Ooh…

Comments

@daveescoffery 1d

So powerful! This sounds like a classic folk protest song, maybe Joni or someone like that. We need more and more songs like this right now, so thank you!

@cicpisces 1d

I love the power of the vocal. Great message in the lyric. There is a strength to the song which us good to hear. Good use of the prompt.

@kahlo2013 1d

I like the intimacy and vulnerability you deliver in this honest and heartfelt lyric. I love how the chorus soars with emotion with the insight and hope that we can make a difference together. I love the joyful noise approach - so much better than an angry outcry! Gorgeous piano and lovely vocals. Beautiful, timely, and relevant song. Thank you for the joyful reframing of our shared sentiment of protest!

@chrisgray 1d

Really like the interesting rhythm on your piano chording -- and love the surge up in the chorus. And your voice and emotion are wonderful to hear.

@ajna1960 1d

Beautiful vocals that really bring the lyric to life, and the emotions felt to the listener.

@sjbatavia 1d

You have a lovely voice and I like the song a lot.

@andygriff 1d

Lovely delivery and like the urgency of the piano. Cracking lyric, really uplifting for our difficult times. Especially like "join the riot for peace". Splendid write 😃