+SheDrewTheGun Fantastic. Just heard you on 6Music. So glad a voice like yours with words like these is getting through the veil. Keep it up, let no one try to silence you :-)
+SheDrewTheGun Thanks for making this, really gets me thinking. Like, if you had never seen a homeless person before, seeing one would be a truly shocking experience. But when you see them all the time, it's hard not to get desensitised. Music like this helps us remember what is important.
+SheDrewTheGun This is so good , i could use loads of fancy words to express how much i love this, but really, the fact it brings a tear to my eye says more than any words ever could . Thank you, keep up the good work :)
i just heard this on radio 6 - I'm about to share it with everyone I know because everyone should hear it. You are not the only one that's grieving, but while ever people accept the free market system we will all feel isolated.
My dad used to play this song all the time while I was growing up. I always loved the song, even before I really listened to the lyrics. Every word is perfect. It cuts deep, makes you uncomfortable and forces you to think. It’s perhaps the most powerful song I’ve ever heard. Every time I hear it, I’m reminded of every single time I’ve ignored a homeless person on the street and every single time I’ve given a homeless person money or a sandwich or even just a smile. Whenever I see a homeless person or the horrible consequences of capitalism, I’m instantly reminded of this song. It says everything most people are too scared to admit. Thank you for this masterpiece, She Drew The Gun.
I could expound on that, and give you reasons, blah blah, but the crux of it comes down to, "I love you". Thank you so much for putting out this message. It's very important. I'll say it again for good measure. I love you.
Come on people this may well be more relevant now since Covid kicked in. At a time when we are more focussed on ourselves its even more easy to forget the people that fall between the cracks. The choice of a cute young girl to voice the video isn't just a trick, it's the voice of innocence before it is distorted by pre-conceptions and self interest - even more relevant now. And of course, let's no forget it's a f**king brilliant song.
I was thinking about buying a ticket to Liverpool's Sound City this year, but wasn't sure, until I listened to this. The strength of this song alone ensured the ticket was bought 5 minutes later. Brilliant song.
I rarely post a comment ... but this song is perfect for 2016 ... The Post Brexit, US Elections, the FRAC vote in Columbia to refuse to bring peace, and Syria, and any other part of the world where people are struggling this song is perfect. Thank you
3 years later and this song has only become more on point. The movement to counter economic injustice is growing and there is still room for hope. Luckily a beautiful song like this is bringing people across the world together and we are realizing we are not alone. Solidarity with the Humanitarian Left.
Heard this at 5:30am this morning on 6 Music and seemed rather poignant at that hour! Managed to scribble down the name as: 'Poem by Cidre the Gum Man'. Hahahaha, for real, good job I managed to find it again!!! Keep up the good work :D
Very few songs make me stop in the way this one did earlier when I heard it for the first time. The lyrics resonate in a very powerful way for me. I am not homeless but I live in a city full of those whom are so I spend a bit of time chatting to them as that is what I can do. This song deserves lots of recognition, a shit ton of airplay and should win awards on many levels.
+SheDrewTheGun You are very welcome. caught this again on R6 and it makes me tear up which is not something I do ever really. I'm on a mission to spread this song as far as possible. reddit next.
Tears here. Fucking hell I am so glad to have discovered this song. I will share it with young people I want to empower....this song tells the story of my broken yet hopeful heart.
Saw this band at Neighbourhood Festival in Manchester today. Absolutely stunning. Not only heart on sleeve lyrics but the lass plays guitar brilliantly, the band compliment her so well and she even did a poem from memory that brought tears to my eyes! If they don't become massive there's no justice in the world. But then, there isn't any justice is there? A credit to her home town and this is from a Manc.!
Truth doesn't stutter. You have such a talent - to be able to write and sing these words is a gift! This is a global song. We can all relate! Keep on making magic! :) Hope you make it to Canada!
What a powerful song, the narrative is absolutely necessary, but often times it's hard to make good music, that also embodies a great message. None of that is lost in this production. it's melody is catchy, its vibrant undertones come and go like kids playing hide and seek within the song, it's also a bit bubbly in parts but doesn't come across as a novelty, or campy. I really think this song was so beautifully crafted and should catch fire like dry grass being whipped by the wind. This song will surely be picked up by a network and make the group or artist a small boat load of money. Thanks for making such a quality product. Cheers
I cant remember the last time a song stopped me dead in my tracks and this one does it everytime I hear it. Its got everything, so much wisdom, so well judged. It encapsulates so much! I dearly hope it becomes a really big thing. Amazing work guys
Heard these guys for the first time last night in Glasgow... and just wow.. Its hard to know what do say to do them justice...this track.. these words ... this group. I can't remember the last time I cried to a song at a gig ... maybe I never did, I did last night. Truly the most amazing set I've seen in a long time.
She Drew The Gun, just seen this shared by Billy Bragg on Facebook, brilliant work! Gives us all hope, keep on keeping on, and thanks for the music, from an old new fan! :-)
An awesome take on the state of our country right now. Powerful and so simply put. Beautifully sang and deserves more airplay for both the artist and for what it is trying to get across, if it only makes people stop and think about their own attitudes then its a work of art.
Your album is replete with great songs but this one stands out... was not sure I liked it at first but on shuffle it sneaked under my radar... epic! BTW my daughter told me about you lot, she enjoyed your gig at the Rough Trade shop last week.
IMHO, The Garage, March 7th 2019, definitely in my list of the best 20 gigs of the last 30 years, and in the upper quartile. I see a band a week, have done since the eighties. Utterly phenomenal. And with the peerless Man and the Echo in support , perhaps there is a God
My husband shared this on his Facebook page... And I love it! Great tune.. Fantastic words!! Just can't stop listening! You have found yourself another fan for sure ❤️😀
All been said before but there are some people in Glasgow really digging this quiet ball of fury - this needs more exposure and will do all I can, mere amateur blogger but "poem" is up there with "A New England" or "Good Technology" so high praise indeed, even if yous were not even born when either of the chunes came out! Hoping to see SDTG live north of the border in 2017!
There are times when you hear a voice saying how it truly is. Such a clear voice in the madness we see around us. A beautiful and thoughtful call to arms.
I love this track in particular but your whole album is brilliant. You really knocked my socks off at The Vale Earth Fair in Guernsey on Sunday. I was the old guy who spoke to you backstage just after you had finished your set. My pic is from 1987 :D
![She Drew The Gun - Panopticon [Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival, Tolpuddle - 20.07.2024]](/img/1.gif)
thanks for all the comments guys ❤️
+SheDrewTheGun
Fantastic. Just heard you on 6Music. So glad a voice like yours with words like these is getting through the veil. Keep it up, let no one try to silence you :-)
+SheDrewTheGun Thanks for making this, really gets me thinking. Like, if you had never seen a homeless person before, seeing one would be a truly shocking experience. But when you see them all the time, it's hard not to get desensitised. Music like this helps us remember what is important.
+SheDrewTheGun This is so good , i could use loads of fancy words to express how much i love this, but really, the fact it brings a tear to my eye says more than any words ever could . Thank you, keep up the good work :)
My friend in my class singing wow
I wish more people listened to lyrics, this song is amazing!
This is still just as relevant in 2023!
i just heard this on radio 6 - I'm about to share it with everyone I know because everyone should hear it. You are not the only one that's grieving, but while ever people accept the free market system we will all feel isolated.
My dad used to play this song all the time while I was growing up. I always loved the song, even before I really listened to the lyrics. Every word is perfect. It cuts deep, makes you uncomfortable and forces you to think. It’s perhaps the most powerful song I’ve ever heard. Every time I hear it, I’m reminded of every single time I’ve ignored a homeless person on the street and every single time I’ve given a homeless person money or a sandwich or even just a smile. Whenever I see a homeless person or the horrible consequences of capitalism, I’m instantly reminded of this song. It says everything most people are too scared to admit. Thank you for this masterpiece, She Drew The Gun.
Why won't RUclips let me like this a billion times?
LOVE THIS WOMAN!!!
Created an account just to say how good this is. I rarely like stuff that isn't metal, but this- wow...
We feel this way too! Huge thanks to She drew the Gun for putting the horrendous politics of our time into such beautiful lyrics. Viva la revolution.
I could expound on that, and give you reasons, blah blah, but the crux of it comes down to, "I love you".
Thank you so much for putting out this message. It's very important. I'll say it again for good measure. I love you.
This Needs Way More Views
I heard this on the radio for the first time today, caught me completely off guard - fought back tears walking to work.
This is magnificent.
Come on people this may well be more relevant now since Covid kicked in. At a time when we are more focussed on ourselves its even more easy to forget the people that fall between the cracks. The choice of a cute young girl to voice the video isn't just a trick, it's the voice of innocence before it is distorted by pre-conceptions and self interest - even more relevant now. And of course, let's no forget it's a f**king brilliant song.
I was thinking about buying a ticket to Liverpool's Sound City this year, but wasn't sure, until I listened to this. The strength of this song alone ensured the ticket was bought 5 minutes later. Brilliant song.
It's been many many year since a a tune has stop me dead in my tracks !! Simply outstanding
I guessed the one good thing about living in such shit times is the great music like this
Love this....the protest song we've been waiting for.
+Col Stewart bloody right.
it's not about just going to the gigs...is a global movement
I rarely post a comment ...
but this song is perfect for 2016 ... The Post Brexit, US Elections, the FRAC vote in Columbia to refuse to bring peace, and Syria, and any other part of the world where people are struggling this song is perfect.
Thank you
3 years later and this song has only become more on point. The movement to counter economic injustice is growing and there is still room for hope. Luckily a beautiful song like this is bringing people across the world together and we are realizing we are not alone. Solidarity with the Humanitarian Left.
Heard this at 5:30am this morning on 6 Music and seemed rather poignant at that hour! Managed to scribble down the name as: 'Poem by Cidre the Gum Man'. Hahahaha, for real, good job I managed to find it again!!! Keep up the good work :D
Very few songs make me stop in the way this one did earlier when I heard it for the first time. The lyrics resonate in a very powerful way for me. I am not homeless but I live in a city full of those whom are so I spend a bit of time chatting to them as that is what I can do.
This song deserves lots of recognition, a shit ton of airplay and should win awards on many levels.
+Doom Ed thank you ❤️
+SheDrewTheGun You are very welcome. caught this again on R6 and it makes me tear up which is not something I do ever really. I'm on a mission to spread this song as far as possible. reddit next.
What a great song.
What a superb track.
Tears here. Fucking hell I am so glad to have discovered this song. I will share it with young people I want to empower....this song tells the story of my broken yet hopeful heart.
This needs to be shown in America!!!
This song makes me cry. It simply speaks the tragic truth. So important.
Saw this band at Neighbourhood Festival in Manchester today. Absolutely stunning. Not only heart on sleeve lyrics but the lass plays guitar brilliantly, the band compliment her so well and she even did a poem from memory that brought tears to my eyes! If they don't become massive there's no justice in the world. But then, there isn't any justice is there? A credit to her home town and this is from a Manc.!
The most beautiful cry to arms that I have ever heard.Stunning.......
So relevant too now ❤
I just played this to my ten year old. And ended up crying. Thank you xx
You guys are awesome. This is the first song to stop me dead in my tracks in a very long time.
Hearing this performed live is absolutely sublime, catch them in a gig wherever you can 👍
cant stop playing this,so well written,played & sung.
cannot stop crying. so beautiful. so brilliant.
gives me hope but hurts me more.
This is astonishing. Incredible.
One of my highlights at Sound City. Even vans driving past the stage could not spoil this boss Choon.
The anthem for Cameron Britain, expressing everything that's gone so wrong with the morality of the country yet offering hope.
Truth doesn't stutter. You have such a talent - to be able to write and sing these words is a gift! This is a global song. We can all relate! Keep on making magic! :) Hope you make it to Canada!
Never in my 49 years have I witnessed so monumentally powerful and beautiful a piece of music. Thank you.
My 10yo daughter is doing this in her school's talent show in a couple week's time. Your words are finding ears everywhere!
I am speechless......it's the perfect song.
Beautifully, simply-powerful.
This has to be the most beautiful song I've heard in far too many years. 💜
Glasto is gonna go nuts for this one, Congrats!
Thank you to 6 music and working nights. Resonates so much.
not often a song really blows me away but this has. simply brilliant.
Exceptional, I have all this shit jumping round in my head, just love when someone can put it so succinctly. Respect
Best song of the year.....By far
What a powerful song, the narrative is absolutely necessary, but often times it's hard to make good music, that also embodies a great message. None of that is lost in this production. it's melody is catchy, its vibrant undertones come and go like kids playing hide and seek within the song, it's also a bit bubbly in parts but doesn't come across as a novelty, or campy. I really think this song was so beautifully crafted and should catch fire like dry grass being whipped by the wind. This song will surely be picked up by a network and make the group or artist a small boat load of money. Thanks for making such a quality product. Cheers
WOW❤
I cant remember the last time a song stopped me dead in my tracks and this one does it everytime I hear it. Its got everything, so much wisdom, so well judged. It encapsulates so much! I dearly hope it becomes a really big thing. Amazing work guys
wow ...if lennon had of wrote this ... we would be lording it... brilliant song writing by a scouer.. brilliant
Nailed it, musically and socially. Thank you
ty
Saw them last night. A force of nature.
Heard these guys for the first time last night in Glasgow... and just wow.. Its hard to know what do say to do them justice...this track.. these words ... this group. I can't remember the last time I cried to a song at a gig ... maybe I never did, I did last night. Truly the most amazing set I've seen in a long time.
The like button is not big enough and I can only press it once.
+Matt Smith Don't worry buddy, we'll help you. =)
Blown away! Truly moved.
just heard this song today & the lyrics "life give me something to believe in..." struck a chord on 24th June 2016. :-(
Best song I've heard for ages
Thank you, totally there with ya, 😥 wish there where more like this in the world. Xxx appreciated 💜
Yeah...👍 listentothepoets !
Stunning job... Real "lump in the throat" voice of the voiceless kinda deal.
Glad I've found you, our tonic ❤
❤️🙏
Wow.. Had to stop ...... and still thinking. great song
Every line... perfect. Amazing!
One of the very few important songs I've heard, written in the last 10 years. I just love it. From one artist to another, please keep going.
Only just discovered this music . Where have I been 😀
Welcome ☺️
What a truly fantastic and honest song. Best thing I've heard in a long time...X
She Drew The Gun, just seen this shared by Billy Bragg on Facebook, brilliant work! Gives us all hope, keep on keeping on, and thanks for the music, from an old new fan! :-)
Every time I listen to this song it makes me hopeful for a better future but things have got worse since I last heard it.
A song to unite behind
Heard this today on 6Music with Lammo, what a powerful song, it really hit me definitely written for today
Heard it at the same time as you.....stopped me in my tracks
So profound, but also simply lovely.
An awesome take on the state of our country right now. Powerful and so simply put. Beautifully sang and deserves more airplay for both the artist and for what it is trying to get across, if it only makes people stop and think about their own attitudes then its a work of art.
Your album is replete with great songs but this one stands out... was not sure I liked it at first but on shuffle it sneaked under my radar... epic!
BTW my daughter told me about you lot, she enjoyed your gig at the Rough Trade shop last week.
IMHO, The Garage, March 7th 2019, definitely in my list of the best 20 gigs of the last 30 years, and in the upper quartile. I see a band a week, have done since the eighties. Utterly phenomenal. And with the peerless Man and the Echo in support , perhaps there is a God
can't stop listening to this, it's unreal x
Heard this for the first time today. Blew me away.
Great video, great song (and great set in Nottingham Rescue Rooms the other night)
My husband shared this on his Facebook page... And I love it! Great tune.. Fantastic words!! Just can't stop listening! You have found yourself another fan for sure ❤️😀
Tragically wonderful.If only it were not necessary to write such a great song.
This should be played loud everywhere! such a great song.
WOW that's amazing, so true which is so sad :(
Beats 1 radio!
I've never heard anything quite like this. So well put. I'm lost for words.
Incredible.
Absolutely Incredible.... 🙏
good shooting! took me a while to hear the bangs... so sorry to be so late to the party,,, great work. mannerist - oh our earth. xx
So beautiful, leaves with a tear in my eye yet filled with hope every time i listen to it.
This should be part of school curriculums.
wonderful song, absolutely fantastic comment on the problems we all face today
Absolutely incredible.
BLOODY AMAZING
All been said before but there are some people in Glasgow really digging this quiet ball of fury - this needs more exposure and will do all I can, mere amateur blogger but "poem" is up there with "A New England" or "Good Technology" so high praise indeed, even if yous were not even born when either of the chunes came out! Hoping to see SDTG live north of the border in 2017!
There are times when you hear a voice saying how it truly is. Such a clear voice in the madness we see around us. A beautiful and thoughtful call to arms.
Brilliant song and sublime video.
I love this track in particular but your whole album is brilliant. You really knocked my socks off at The Vale Earth Fair in Guernsey on Sunday. I was the old guy who spoke to you backstage just after you had finished your set. My pic is from 1987 :D
Love & honour
happy to discover your universe, Louisa....
Omg im crying. Thank you for making this song.