The Regime

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“THE REGIME” is a powerful political statement set to the beat of a bodhrán (a traditional Irish drum) and eloquently encapsulates the struggle indigenous populations all over the globe face as they battle corporate interests for access to clean water. BOG BODIES delivers this essential message with the urgency of Rage Against the Machine, and a potent flow akin to Gil Scott Heron, but the sound, ultimately, is emblematic of BOG BODIES’ unique approach to songwriting.

“THE REGIME” is the first single off the forthcoming debut album Reclaim The Ritual, coming this fall via the U.S.-based label, Invocation Records.

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Bog Bodies – The Regime

We all know that the regime prefers, not to disclose,
Why the gates are locked, Why the doors are closed,
Why the war must go, why the price must go up,
Why we must not see them, while they’re watching us…

I know a little village, it’s called Rossport Mayo,
They tried to send Shell to Sea, but sure, how could they know,
That the corporate lobby, was so ruthless and strong,
I thought our republic would have their backs,
Turns out I was wrong.

Chorus.

Look at the Native American, out in North Dakota,
Protesting the pipeline, against the company’s quota,
Held their line strong, against the boys in blue,
Against private security, and the media too.

So, I know that Buru Energy, is trying to frack the Kimberly,
If it wasn’t for the Aborigine, standing up in the way to white history,
Tell me how can this be, all have eyes, all have minds, but no memory…

Chorus.

We got Karnataka, water wars, in West India,
The mob required state relief, and they demanded it now,
Cause there’s wells that went dry, that never went dry before,
You know it’s Coca Cola, sucking it up, from deep in the bore…

I get my water from plastic, it’s distributed that way,
It’s mixed with sugar and oil, I throw the bottle away,
It’s just this curse of convenience, come back to haunt you and me
Through all that single use plastic, that’s clogging up our seas.

Chorus.

It’s a simple observation, of the state of these nations,
The indigenous populations, are spearheading the resistance,
A savage revocation, of the rights of no nation, to consume and to destroy,
Without consultation….

Are you a holy well? Or are you wholly well?

It seems to me, a holy well, was here from before,
The rain come down and all around, and round once more,
So bathe your face, bathe your eyes, three times to be sure,
And continue on your journey, knowing, you’ll be back for sure.

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released October 10, 2021

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Bog Bodies Tipperary, Ireland

Bog Bodies are a heavy folk outfit (often dubbed “Bog Rock” or “Druid Rock”) formed by Irish singer-songwriter and archaeologist Dan Maher. Their genre-bending, high-energy folk sound is inspired by their close study and appreciation of ancient culture, pulling songs from the ether during visits to megalithic tombs and other ancient sites.
Reclaim the Ritual released in November, Live gigs are Grá ... more

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