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Absence of the Hero

from No Legacy by Thoroughbred Racing Pigeon

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This song was written almost entirely by Evan and Corey when I was in India, if I remember correctly. It is probably the most structured Pigeon song ever written. It is simply about billionaires, about the preposterous idea that one single man can have more money and influence in a country than a city. There are no Bruce Waynes dressing up like Batman, using their wealth for good. Just another fucking emperor.

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Does it feel good to know that you're winning? An exclusive club. A sense of entitlement. How the fuck can you sleep at night? So drunk on wealth you actually believe you deserve it — that others deserve to starve while your money sits in heaps. Just close your eyes and go back to sleep. A small petty man, surround yourself with status symbols, you've proven to everyone that you've made it. So sit on your throne in your castle and ponder to yourself why everything feels so empty. In the morning you can't remember your dreams. Look up to the stars and beg for answers, the stars will give you nothing.

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from No Legacy, released October 28, 2014

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