Michael Webster - Linger, still

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Well, you could put the blame on Virginia Woolf
Or you could blame Bikini Kill
You could put it to the woman vote
But all of your prejudices linger, still

I were holding my tongue
All of each of every day
The problem that has no name
Never seems to go away

You could blame it on the suffragettes
Or you could blame Bratmobile
You could quote the Oedepius Complex
Another weapon on the gender battlefield

I were holding my tongue
All of each of еvery day
The problem that has no namе
Never seems to go away

And as the blame game goes round in a circular direction
I’ve come to think that the answer’s less important than the question

Well, you could put the blame on Margaret Atwood
Sleater-Kinney or Betty Friedan
Or you could put it to those mighty Pankhursts
Emmaline, Christabel and Sylvia
I were clenching my fists
All of each of every minute
The only reason this problem exists
Is on the ones who perpetuate it

Song Description:

"Linger, Still" by Michael Webster is a thought-provoking song that delves into the lingering prejudices and struggles faced by women throughout history. The lyrics reference influential figures such as Virginia Woolf, Bikini Kill, and the suffragettes, highlighting the ongoing battle for gender equality. The song touches on the frustration of holding back one's true thoughts and feelings, as well as the cyclical nature of societal blame and the importance of questioning the status quo. With powerful imagery and a strong message, "Linger, Still" encourages listeners to reflect on the persistent issues that continue to affect women today.

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