Cruel Policy

by Farhad Bandesh

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about

I release this song to mark the 7 year anniversary of then Prime Minister Kevin Rudd declaring that no one who arrived by boat would ever be settled in Australia and would be processed offshore. I release it today on the anniversary of my arrival to Australian waters seeking asylum 23 July 2013.

This song is about the incredible suffering of children, women and men under this policy. Many of us are now entering our 8th year of imprisonment for no crime.

lyrics

Cruel Policy

I fled my land
My heart in hand
Kept sight of the light
Thought they’d do right
Thought of humanity
Only found insanity
Tortured in a cage
Attacked with rage
Lives spent on the run
Slowly dying one by one
Australia’s cruel policy
Only showing hostility

Peacefully came to your shore
7 years gone but you want more
With everyday full of dread
Is it better if we’re dead

A constant state of shock
Of hearts and minds being locked
Families, friends and homes
Full of grief if we die alone
It really is too much to bear
Freedom and safety is only fair
I am you, and you are me
But now you can help me be free
I am asking you all now
To Stand proud and tall
To Stand and to fight For
it’s freedom that’s right

credits

released July 23, 2020
Cruel Policy is co-written by myself and Jenell Quinsee. It is produced by D.A.Calf and mastered by Grammy nominated engineer Joe Cassa

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Farhad Bandesh Melbourne, Australia

I am Kurdish, from Ilam. My work is multidisciplinary using a range of mediums including painting, working with stones and gems, drawing and now graphic art. I am a guitar builder, musician, singer and poet.I have created many songs and artwork whilst imprisoned, it has helped keep me alive. ‘When I create something, when I make it, it means I am not forgotten’. ... more