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Pax Romana

from As Roses by Bomethius

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We're burning down statues and raising up new ones.
We all must hold the sign.
If you prefer to not to, there's a sign for that — and someone will hold it for you.
Given today we'll fight for you, but tomorrow we might fight you too.

So bombs will be dropped, and people will talk,
“Dear Bob what do you think?
Is the Pax Romana not magnificent?!"

“I don’t read fiction, I read history,”
He said, without the slightest smile.
The irony of it all is his mystery
But for us here’s a dusty pyre

But I'll stand with the Ottomans as they conquer Central Europe—
Burn down all the bureaucratic nonsense.

Finally, a position that’s completely clear,
Though they stand on other’s ground,
In the hearts of their enemies strike fear.

Learning is the new sacrificial lamb
And so we slaughtered our exams
I’ll regurgitate what you think you need
But history is just a recipe.

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from As Roses, released July 14, 2018

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Bomethius Chicago, Illinois

Bomethius is the solo project of Chicago-based multi-instrumentalist and singer-songwriter Jonathan Hodges. A capable pianist, guitarist, and vocalist, Hodges has also studied the violin since he was 3 years old. With Bomethius, he draws from his classical training for a mischievous brand of baroque pop that echoes the sounds of Andrew Bird, Elliott Smith, and Randy Newman. ... more

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