Transformative climate-induced album rock to light the way through the greed-driven anthropocene.
The Tule Elk Song
I wrote this song to support the movement to save the indigenous Tule elk in Point Reyes National Park from the threat of starvation and murder as a result of the private ranching industry's stronghold on our public lands.
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View the music video below (made by Tony Seghal/Silver Reaction Media).
All proceeds from downloads will go to support activism and saving the elk.
For more information about this issue, visit ForELK.org and RestorePtReyesSeashore.org
Credits
© 2021 Charity Kahn & Daryn Roven
Music by Charity Kahn
Lyrics by Charity Kahn + input/inspiration from Diana Oppenheim of ForELK
Charity: vocals, guitars, keys, synths, bass, graphic design
Daryn: guitars, synths, bass, stomps + claps
Produced by Daryn & Charity
Engineered, mixed & mastered by Daryn Roven at The Raindrop
“A Crown of Flowers” artwork © 2020 Lynnette Shelley
The Tule Elk Song
by Charity Kahn
jared
huffman
you better listen to us
‘cause we are comin’
we got the truth on our side
and we’re ready to ride it
as long as it takes now
point reyes
is a national treasure
but a full 1/3 of it
is leased to ranchers
and some people wanna kill
indigenous tule elk
to protect their profits
are you for the elk
are you for the earth
are you for the future
of the creatures and the dirt
or are you for the systems
that threaten all existence
who are you workin’ for
who now are you workin’ for
who who are you fightin’ for
who who who are you in bed with
who are you going to
protect, preserve, uplift, restore, defend
’til the end
it’s gonna take immediate
and serious action
to protect this cherished
ecosystem
and ensure that the elk
and their habitat
are free from destruction
so if you wanna be able
to sleep at night
well then you better get on
the right side of this fight
the time is now
to listen and respond
with the logic of compassion
who now are you workin’ for
who who are you fightin’ for
who who who are you in bed with
who are you going to
protect, preserve, uplift, restore, defend
’til the end
Point Reyes has signed a plan that enshrines private industry inside the national park for the next 20 years.
The plan calls for the killing of the Tule elk because they compete for grass that is leased to 24 commercial beef and dairy ranches. This species is native to CA and has been brought back from near extinction.
We want the park service to do their job and support the maximum protection, restoration and preservation of wildlife and the natural environment.
now tell me
are you for the elk
are you for the earth
are you for the future
of the creatures and the dirt
or are you for the systems
that threaten all existence
who are you workin’ for
who now are you workin’ for
who who are you fightin’ for
who who who are you in bed with
who who are you protecting
who now are you workin’ for
who who are you fightin’ for
who who who are you in bed with
who who are you defending
who now are you workin’ for
who who are you fightin’ for
who who who are you in bed with
who who are you fighting' for