Distant Drums

from Another Fine Mess by The Bionic Rats

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lyrics

War! I feel a war is coming
Can't you hear the sound of distant drumming
War! I feel a war is coming
World leaders are flexing their muscles

There's something in the air
Something really big
Something's got to give
I think we're on the brink of a third world war

War! I feel a war is coming
World leaders are flexing their muscles
War! I feel a war is coming
Can't you hear the sound of distant drumming

The stakes a getting high
There's tension everywhere
Just read between the lines
I think we're on the brink of a third world war

War! I feel a war is coming
Can't you hear the sound of distant drumming
War! I feel a war is coming
World leaders are flexing their muscles
War! I feel a war is coming
Don't you know that they'll stop at nothing
War! I feel a war is coming
Can't you hear the sound of distant drumming

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from Another Fine Mess, released February 6, 2015
Drums, organs & pianos by Richie Hayes
Bass & backing vocals by Graham Birney
Guitars, lead vocals & backing vocals by Derek Clabby
Trumpets by Donagh Molloy
Tenor sax by Mason McMillen
Alto sax, soprano sax & flute by Antonello D'Orazio
Trombone by Chris Rooney
Percussion by Gary 'bongos' O'Brien
Song - Derek Clabby
Recorded by Graham Birney & Richie Hayes
Mixed, mastered & dubs by Graham Birney

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