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I Got a Right

from FLARE by Pat Wictor

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I believe strongly in dialogue, civil engagement and disagreement, rational exchange of ideas, etc. I have reluctantly come to see the limits of those norms - they can’t function when people are trying to vandalize the public square, attack democracy, or impose theocracy. Hence the tongue-in-cheek disclaimer.

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9. I Got a Right (P. Wictor)

I got a right to be dead wrong
In your world, I don’t belong
Cause you’ve said so all along
I got a right to be dead wrong

I got a right to go to hell
No, I am under no one’s spell
But I ain’t mad, and I wish you well
I got a right to go to hell

You and me, our wills are free
What you believe is not for me
So let’s agree to disagree
If both of us are to be free

I got a right to be damned
I ain’t trying to take a stand
But you keep tryin’ to force my hand
So, I got a right to be damned

You and me, our wills are free
What you believe is not for me
So let’s agree to disagree
If both of us are to be free

We got a right to be dead wrong
Hope we can still get along
We’re each singing our own songs
We got a right to be dead wrong

“The civic norms contained herein are rendered null and void in cases of insurrection, attacks on the constitution and constitutional rights, extreme gerrymandering, sycophantic enthusiasm for foreign autocrats, bad faith, trolling, mindless repetition of disinformation, callous disregard for the truth, bigotry and discrimination. If you are experiencing any of these symptoms, check and replace your sources of information immediately. All disagreements held separately.”

I got a right to be dead wrong
You got a right to be dead wrong
We got a right to be dead wrong

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from FLARE, released August 31, 2022
PW: vocals, guitars, lap steel
Chico Huff: bass
Matt Scarano: drums

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Pat Wictor Brooklyn, New York

Grounded in rural blues and gospel traditions, Pat Wictor's lean, poetic songs and expressive guitar playing are seasoned with jazz, pop, improvisational surprise, and philosophy. He first gained attention as an acoustic lap slide guitarist, and a sought-after collaborator and session musician. His evolving projects push his own musical boundaries ever outward ... more

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