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Ben Harper
Ben Harper


Background information
Birth name Benjamin Chase Harper
Born October 28, 1969
Born place Claremont, California, United States
Genre(s) Folk-Rock
Blues Rock
Reggae
Years active 1992—present
Label(s) Virgin Records
EMI Group
Associated acts Ringo Starr
Fistful of Mercy
The Blind Boys of Alabama
Relentless7
Vanessa da Mata
Website Website



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Ben Harper Lyrics

"Oppression" lyrics


Words and music by Ben Harper

Oh- Oppression
You prey on us when we sleep.
Oppression
You chase after the tired, the poor, the weak.
Oppression
You know you mean only harm.
Oppression
You reach out with your long arm.

But Oppression
I won't let you near me, aah no.
Oppression
You shall learn to fear me, yes you will.

Oppression
You seek population control.
Oppression
To divide and to conquer is your goal.
Oppression
I swear that hatred is your home.
Oppression
You just won't leave bad enough alone.

But Oppression
I won't let you near me, aah no.
Oppression
You shall learn to fear me, yes you will.

Oppression,
I don't see how you sleep.
Oppression
For your bleeding conscience I weep.
Oppression
You may have the dollar on your side.
But Oppression
From the gospel truth you cannot hide.

And Oppression
I won't let you near me, aah no.
Oppression
You shall learn to fear me, yes you will.
Oppression
I won't let you near me - aah no.
Oppression

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