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Brian Henke - Like a Bird She Flew

from The Red Album: Pagan Voices for Reproductive Rights by The Red Album

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about

Brian Henke is very honored to have his song "Like a Bird She Flew" included in the 2023, 19-artist release of The Red Album: Pagan Voices for Reproductive Rights, which benefits women’s reproductive rights and autonomy of their own bodies. He says; “This song was written about our patriarchal society’s long-held assertion that a man can own a woman’s body. Although the song is set in the past, it is still unfortunately a far too common occurrence in our country today. 'Like a bird she flew into the wind' should never be a woman’s only choice."

lyrics

On the maiden’s wedding night she ran into the dark
Like a bird she flew into the wind

Her husband was a cruel man, her father was a fool
To marry her to such a man as this
He hit her with his riding crop and forced her to the floor
And left her crying broken on her knees

(Bridge)
Her husband he was rich as sin
The man she loved was poor
Her husband had him sent to fight the war

Across the fields past standing stones to a cliff down by the sea
She stood beneath the stars and rocks below
Her husband on his great black horse galloping behind
Was sure he had her now, she’d not be free
Was sure he had her now, she’d not be free
But like a bird she flew into the wind
Like a bird she flew into the wind
Like a bird she flew into the wind

credits

from The Red Album: Pagan Voices for Reproductive Rights, released June 24, 2023
Words and music: Brian Henke
Vocals: Brian Henke
Recording and mixing: Jay Bentoff
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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