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about

CW: rape, rape of a minor, forced birth

The Red Album: Pagan Voices for Reproductive Rights is a Pagan compilation record giving a powerful voice to women's rights while raising awareness & dollars for charity. When Alexian was asked about his song, Born of Crime, he said; "After talking to many women, one common thread appeared: CHOICE. Born of Crime tells the story of a young woman who is raped, forced to carry the baby against her will, and dies in childbirth."

lyrics

1.
Legs, spread wide.
First pain, then shock.
She begged, and begged,
for him, to please stop.
Through muffled cries, rehooked his belt
Don’t tell anyone, or else


Chorus:
Born of Crime, Born of Crime
Look away. Pay no mind.
Take her rights, don't touch mine!
Roe vs Wade, human rights denied.
Faith is law, now pay the fine.
'Nother vote, another dime...
Born of Crime.

2.
She stumbled in,
scared and alone.
her head, held down,
tryin’, to lie low.
Already knew, what doc spied,
Suicide, pierced her mind.

(repeat Chorus)

Bridge:
A song of strength, a song of hope,
Our song of unity, a song to cope,
A song that drowns their oppressive noise
To have a voice, to have a choice. (Pause)

3.
Her life, was taken
away, that day
She was forced, to bear
the white, man's babe
Laid on her deathbed, coddled and held,
Her mother choked out, (spoken:) She's only 12! (small pause)

(repeat Chorus… ending on “dime”)

credits

from The Red Album: Pagan Voices for Reproductive Rights, released June 24, 2023
Words, and music: Alexian
Vocals: Alexian
Recording and mixing: Alexian
Mastered at Root Cellar Music Studio

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19 different US-based Pagan musicians, bands, and songwriters in a compilation to raise awareness of & funds for Elevated Access and the National Abortion Federation. Abortion is healthcare. Miscarriage is common, not criminal. We stand with those who must make the hard decisions for themselves, their families, and their health. www.elevatedaccess.org
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