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Mosquito

from Fragments by Chris Ronald

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about

The mosquito came to mind when Ronald watched Gasland, a documentary exposing the environmental damage caused by extracting natural gas using hydraulic fracturing. Ronald is concerned about the BC government’s drive to develop the province’s LNG industry.

lyrics

Mosquito sticks proboscis in
A perfect patch of untapped skin
Without permission from the host
Now let the thieving feast begin
Injections painless, touch so light
Procedure done she takes to flight
And leaves the hapless victim feeling
Used and cheated every bite

The needle doesn't cause the itch
She pours a potion every stitch
To let the fluid freely flow
Hydraulic fracture wicked witch
At last the scratching will recede
But something worse remains beneath
Just pray the water’s good to drink
And hope the air is fit to breathe

It's just a quick in and out
She is not concerned about
The seeds of sickness being sewn
Her babies will not go without
Mosquito, harbinger of hell
Your industry is hard to sell
Self-absorbed and bloody-minded
Sucking like an oil well

credits

from Fragments, released May 26, 2017
Vocals: Chris Ronald
Guitar: Chris Ronald
Harmonica: Chris Ronald
Dobro: John Ellis
Bass guitar: John Ellis
Percussion: Pat Steward

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Chris Ronald Vancouver, British Columbia

Originally from England and now living in Canada, Ronald’s music has been described as “Canadian folk with British roots.” In recent years, his “keenly luxuriant voice and immaculate songcraft” have won him many accolades including a nomination for “Songwriter of the Year” at the Canadian Folk Music Awards. His latest release, Fragments, was released on esteemed Canadian label Borealis Records. ... more

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