Crucial Track for January 8, 2026

"Cave Dwellers" by Bitter Branches

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New Bitter Branches coming out in March! As usual, the lyrics are exquisite commentary on the current state of this country. > Is that my god or one of yours? > I'm guilty before I've said a word. > Maybe I'm saying nothing. > Maybe I'm saying too much. > A man born in a cave doesn't know he can't see. > > Can you identify me? > > Is that my flag? > Or is it yours? > I'd rather be dirty than pure. > Bad thoughts just swim inside my head. > Inside my head. They've sealed my fate. > I'm trying hard not to turn love into hate. > > Is this my country or is it yours? > Are these my thoughts? > Or just my failures? > Am I a man? Or am I just another, an other? > > Can you identify me? > > Am I just poison? > Am I just fodder? > Can you leave me alone? > Can you leave us alone? > > I'm no better than you. > But you're worse than most.