Belly of the Beast (Acoustic Version)

from Secret Goldmine EP by Howth

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The song Belly of the Beast was written by Carl after attending the Occupy Wall Street protests at Times Square on 10/15/11 with Blake and Mecca Lecca Recording Company founder Jonny Leather.

After the protests, a General Assembly was held at Washington Square park where Professor Gayatri Spivak of Columbia University gave a speech stressing the importance of political action by Occupy Wall Street demonstrators because they are in "the belly of the beast."

Some footage of Professor Gayatri's moving speech can be found here:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=4FmmDEZMTn8

Because amplification is not allowed at public protests in New York City, those that attend General Assemblies must utilize a series of echoes to spread the message of speakers to the entire group, an experience that is truly powerful to witness and be a part of.

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lyrics

these pipes are clogged with gold
how much gets made for every livelihood that gets sold
and does it every truly trickle down
or fall like confetti straight from parade to the ground

here in the belly of the beast
we have the least to gain from the falling money rain
in the belly of the beast

these streets are steeped in haute couture
the stench of wealth spreads like the stench of ripe manure
it's so easy to get used to the smell
and forget all of those who are living in a living hell

here in the belly of the beast
we can't forget the reason that we are all prisoners here
in the belly of the beast

but if we sit down where we stand
and peacefully demand
that the beast sit down too
it's the least it could do

we made the nuts and bolts
now all the we manufacture is the revolts
until our intelligence is heard
our will is the way and the way is in every word

here in the belly of the beast
we have the will of david and goliath in our grip
in the belly of the beast

but if we sit down where we stand
and peacefully demand
that the beast sit down too
it's the least it could do
it's the least we could do

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from Secret Goldmine EP, released July 24, 2012
song written by Carl Creighton

performed by Carl (vocals and acoustic) and Blake (electric and bass).

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