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Renegade

by James Deacon

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“This is the title track of the EP, and it's a loud, angry “F*%k you” to all the haters. I never felt like I fit in at school, I never fit in working as a chef or a bartender and I never fit in selling insurance. This song is for the people who don’t fit in, because there’s nothing wrong with being a “Renegade”.

This song expresses who I want to be. I wish I was a renegade or a war machine. I wish I was invincible and strong like that, but I’m not. I scream those words in the song because I'm pretending to be a renegade and I want to be convincing.”

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Hey! Watch how you're talking to me
You should be down on your knees
I'm like the angel of death
I'm a war machine

You think you figured me out
I know you have your doubts
But one thing is for sure
I am a renegade
I am a renegade

Holy orders dirty waters
Wrapped in sin the fathers’ daughters
Love me not and raid my quarters
I was born to break your borders

Renegade renegade
Art that a sinner made
Heart in a box are you ready for the A grade
Ready for the top shelf ready for the pay day
Ready call the pilot everybody people scream mayday
Rock Rock
Robbing the clock shop
I'm stealing time
Shock shock
Making your heart stop
The charge is primed
Beat feeling on the street
Feeling in your mind
Can't sleep
Feel it deep inside
Knowing you can't hide
From your actions reactions
I'll take it when you're mine
And you can start to exorcise the demon in your mind

So! You think you're better than me
Well I disagree
You can't stand on your own
You sit alone in that throne

You reign down from above
Nobody wants your love
I don't care what you think
I am a renegade
I am a renegade
I am a renegade
I am a renegade

Holy orders dirty waters
Wrapped in sin the fathers’ daughters
Love me not and raid my quarters
I was born to break your borders

Resistance is useless
Find another use this
Time I'm letting loose fists
Flying through the room missed
Out on all the violence
Never was a cool kid
Sitting by myself
Outcast by the foolish
Oh
I can't wait to be the one who finds you jumping up and down in the crowd

Hey!
I am a renegade
Hey!
I'm a war machine
Holy orders dirty waters
Wrapped in sin the fathers’ daughters
Love me not and raid my quarters
I was born to break your borders

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released June 12, 2020
℗ Bad Future Records 2020
© Musica Publishing 2020
Written by:​ James Deacon and Paul Gala
Mixed, Arranged and Produced by:​ Paul Gala
Assistant engineer:​ Daniel Pawson
Recorded and Mixed at:​ Bad Future Studio, Johannesburg
Vocals and vocal harmonies: ​James Deacon
Guitar:​ James Deacon
Synths, Beats and Machines:​ Paul Gala
Mastered by: ​Jacob van der Westhuizen
Artwork: @kem.inc

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James Deacon Johannesburg, South Africa

Infusing its lyrics with soaring call-to-action vocals laced with rap and tenor-flecked melodies, cues are taken from soul, blues, hip hop and indiefunk as well as diverse influences that count John Mayer, Nirvana and Al Green to create a deeply personal mixtape dedicated to overcoming circumstance and inspiring courage in others. ... more

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