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Three Little Lions

from Let The Music Speak For Itself by Merry Hell

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An epic folk-ROCK track with a blistering, face-melting guitar solo from John!

Virginia wrote the song to reflect on the negative effects of division - you can make up your own minds what the inspiration was for the track - we won't comment, as there is enough argument and division already!

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Three Little Lions – words and music by Virginia Kettle

Three Little Lions from Albion went for a walk in the woods one day.
Never before been far from home, they took a wrong turn and they lost their way.
Said the first little lion “We must remain, together as we face this new terrain”
The second little lion said, “Let’s divide, I’m tired of you always hanging at my side”
The third little lion said, “Petty fight – ne’er won the battle t’ween death and life…

There’s a storm coming across this land, better pool our courage while we can
Give a mighty roar, where they slumber deep,
Wake this Nation from its sleep”

Shake the East where the wind is strong, three little lions from Albion
Shake the West where the sun sets long, three little lions from Albion
Shout to the South with a voice as one, three little lions from Albion
Call to the North and the North will come, three little lions from Albion

Three little lions from Albion, found a place for to take their rest.
Cold and hungry, tired and alone, each one believing that they knew best.
Said the first little lion, “I’ll stick with thee, safety comes from familiarity”
Second little lion said “Leave it be, you’re holding me back always clinging to me”
Third little lion said, “Fools they will, miss what’s rising over the hill…

There’s a storm coming across this land, better pool our courage while we can, Give a mighty roar where they slumber deep,
Wake this Nation from its sleep”

Shake the East where the wind is strong, three little lions from Albion
Shake the West where the sun sets long, three little lions from Albion
Shout to the South with acvoice as one, three little lions from Albion
Call to the North and the North will come, three little lions from Albion

The North, she always comes

Shake the East where the wind is strong, three little lions from Albion
Shake the West where the sun sets long, three little lions from Albion
Shout to the South with a voice as one, three little lions from Albion
Call to the North and the North will come.

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from Let The Music Speak For Itself, released May 12, 2023
Words & Music by Virginia Kettle

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Merry Hell Wigan, UK

Multi-award winning Merry Hell offer joyful, uplifting folk-rock, with a message for troubled times. Native to the North- West of England, the 8-piece musical charabanc was built from the embers of the much loved folk-punk band The Tansads, developing a life and feel all of its own. Through 6 albums and hundreds of gigs, they offer hope & light in our troubled times. ... more

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