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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Ben Harper
Ben Harper
Vocals
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Ben Harper
Ben Harper
Composer
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Ben Harper
Ben Harper
Producer
Bradley Cook
Bradley Cook
Engineer
Jean Pierre Plunier
Jean Pierre Plunier
Producer
Bob Coke
Bob Coke
Producer
Todd Burke
Todd Burke
Assistant Recording Engineer
Eric Sarafin
Eric Sarafin
Mixing Engineer
Eddy Schreyer
Eddy Schreyer
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
Oppression, you pray 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
[Verse 2]
But, oppression, I won't let you near me, oh, no
Oppression, you shall learn to fear me, yes, you will
[Verse 3]
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
[Verse 4]
But, oppression, I won't let you near me, oh, no
Oppression, you shall learn to fear me, yes, you will
[Verse 5]
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
[Verse 6]
And, oppression, I won't let you near me, oh, no
Oppression, you shall learn to fear me, yes, you will
Oppression, I won't let you near me, oh, no
Oppression, you shall fear me, yes, you will
Written by: Ben Harper
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