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d by his servant Damocles - a brat who is jealous of the king’s splendor and power. Through supernatural forces, the two roles are switched. The smug, inexperienced commoner becomes the king. But his joy is short-lived. He quickly realizes that being king isn’t all crowns and cheeseburgers. With great power comes great responsibility. “Sword of Damocles” is my artistic response to what I see currently transpiring within the American government and how its collapse is affecting every aspect of existence for us all. With the Midterm Elections around the corner, it’s important for everyone to take a stand and contribute in some way – whether it’s bringing awareness to issues in your community, protesting/demonstrating, watching the news to formulate your own opinions, creating, yelling – it’s all hands on deck. The famed, ancient expression “Sword of Damocles” is a parable of impending doom of and to those in positions of power. This timeless tale points out the hard fact that with great power, comes great responsibility, and for all concerned, great danger. VOTE. A portion of proceeds will benefit Swing Left organization Listen on your favorite streaming platform http://smarturl.it/RufusSwordOfDamocles LYRICS: Release The Sword of Damocles Just release it To the authorities We have been given The same fortune cookies You and I have All of our progenies Raise kindness Above all else Avoid the books of Hatred behind the shelves I will caress your Caress your curly hair With affection Many a good reason to cut off your head Then and then Release The Sword of Damocles Just release it I’m begging You on my knees There is no reason To hide it from the sun I am a tyrant Trust me, you are not the one and only And trust me, you are not the one and only And trust me, you are not the one and only Lonely person Release The Sword of Damocles Release The Sword of Damocles Just release it Cut the thread Why don’t you please