The Mountain Goats – Gojam Province 1968 Lyrics | 15 years ago |
Gojam province is in Ethiopia and in 1968 experienced a revolt by the people against high taxes. The government reacted by reversing the taxes and putting new governors in charge. |
The Mountain Goats – Bring Our Curses Home Lyrics | 15 years ago |
To me, this song is very clearly about Hurricane Katrina and the destruction of New Orleans, and fleeing to Houston. |
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