adieu to old england, adieu,, by elizabeth veldon

adieu to old england, adieu,

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at the beginning of next week i will pack up my studio to move to edinburgh and begin my studies. as such this may well be the final piece i publish while living here in the highlands.

when last traveling to the central belt i began humming this song quietly to myself so thought it was the perfect compliment to the emotions on walking away from a not always pleasant chapter in my life.

Adieu to Old England, adieu,
And adieu to some hundreds of pounds.
If the world had been ended when I had been young,
My sorrows I'd never have known

Once I could drink of the best,
The very best brandy and rum.
Now I am glad of a cup of spring water
That flows from town to town.

Once I could eat of good bread,
Good bread that was made of good wheat.
Now I am glad with a hard mouldy crust
And glad that I got it to eat.

Once I could lie on a good bed,
A good bed that was made of soft down.
Now I am glad of a clot of clean straw
To keep myself from the cold ground.

Once I could ride in my carriage,
With servants to drive me along.
Now I'm in prison, in prison so strong
Not knowing which way I can turn.

(repeat first verse)

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released August 25, 2021

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i am a sound artist and sort-of academic researching themes of labour and hierarchies in art.

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