Name: Travesty
Duration: P00H05M32S
Description: This song is dedicated to Philando Castile and was written shortly after his brutal murder captured in viddeo by his partner. Juxtaposing the impunity of the blatant criminality of the current POTUS and the indifference shown to the “instant justice” imposed upon innocent American working class people of color.

Travesty

from The New Gilded Age by Kito Rodriguez

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This song is dedicated to Philando Castile and was written shortly after his brutal murder captured in viddeo by his partner. Juxtaposing the impunity of the blatant criminality of the current POTUS and the indifference shown to the “instant justice” imposed upon innocent American working class people of color.

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You were born on the right side of the tracks
But youre living on the wrong side of history
You aint fit to be commander in chief
Your resume dont list none of the qualifications
Corruption and collusion is all you really know
Were just another scene in your unreality show
Lying and cheating brought you to your destination
Dealing in illusions Never offer a soluiton

Its a travesty For the world you see
Its a travesty of justice
Its a travesty for my family
Its a travesty of justice

He was born on the wrong side of the tracks
Just trying to live a life with dignity
Found himself always driving down the wrong road
Stopped 52 times for an African wide set nose
Woman by his side in front of a wide eyed four year old child
Seven shots from Babylon point blank Why do we all live in denial
The game has not been rigged in favor of the working man
People of color Were still being dealt the losing hand

Its a travesty For the world you see
Its a travesty of justice
Its a travesty for my family
Its a travesty of justice

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from The New Gilded Age, released November 9, 2018
Produced, Arranged, Composed, and Performed by- Kito Rodriguez
Michel Tyabji- Drums

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Kito Rodriguez Los Angeles, California

Kito Rodriguez makes music with a message. Blending and bending funk, soul, rock, pop, reggae and electronica with latin and world music flavors. Kito produces music and lyrics that speak truth to power and raise social consciousness to move hearts, minds and bodies with love. ... more

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