"we will vanquish you" (2012)

from "THE FORMATIVE YEARS (2010​-​2014​)​" DDL by abolitionist

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WE WILL VANQUISH YOU "The golden leaves outside fall to the ground, fall to their place in the universe, while we take fire in this space. Holed up like a dog. It doesn't seem a place I'd like to die. Best to forget that now. Just watch the breeze blow from the sky. You killed my family. Frederick shot in August sun. Osawatomie. I've lived a dream that's paid in blood. You will exsanguinate. This oath I've made one thousand times. You will exsanguinate. All will see your system's lies. We will vanquish you. Better run while you still can. We will vanquish you. You're a dying breed on stolen land. It's a battle cry. Heed it now before it's too late. It's a battle cry. To die a slave is the worst fate."

Brevet Colonel Robert E. Lee (later promoted to General) and a detachment of US Marines were deployed to Harper's Ferry after the local militia cornered Brown's band into the armory itself. A few of Brown's men were able to escape (most were killed or captured). One can only imagine what was going through John Brown's head during this time. Did he reflect on the death of his son at Osawatomie, Kansas in a skirmish with pro-slavery forces? The only thing for certain is that Brown had no intention of surrendering. He was, however, captured on the third day of the raid after the Marines broke down the door to the armory. He was beaten and stabbed, but not killed. He was brought to trial shortly thereafter and, while his actions were denounced by a majority as "insane", he impressed many who witnessed his trial, acting as his own defense. He eloquently defended his actions and convictions. He made it clear to everyone that he was not afraid to die in the struggle against the slavocracy. John Brown died by hanging on December 2nd, 1859.

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from "THE FORMATIVE YEARS (2010​-​2014​)​" DDL, released December 18, 2016
digital EP originally, all instruments played by Dustin Herron; lyrics by Dustin Herron; recorded by Steve Hunter

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