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X Marks the Spot

by Q052

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It’s time to repair the mess you did dare ! It’s election time in Gesgapegiag and mi’kmaq rapper Q052 has some recommendations to make. X Marks the Spot is another fine and claimant old-school hip hop style track that finds humour in a style that could remind us of A Tribe Called Quest. The song intended to make fun of the obvious problems that exist in the election process and encourages people to reflect on these issues to find a solution that works to the benefit of our Community. Listen to the single now available on all platforms.

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It’s time to repair the mess you did dare
Right ober dare, yeah you know where!
The treatment unfair to the ones who live there
You charged them a fare and put’em on welfare
But why would you care? Stand there and stare
The signaling flare shot in the air
Our People unaware of the papers prepared
With the Government you paired, agreements you dared
Back the heck up, of you we ain’t scared!
So, hang up your coat and hang up your skates
Hide your damn face and stay out of the way
Elect a real Chief, not this freaking fake
Public debate?
Food on your plates, potatoes and steak
Luski to bake, it’s better than cake!
Community strong, let us create
Holy cripes sakes, our futures at stake!

X up the box, X marks the spot
Election season baby, sign on the dot

X up the plot, X’s got bought
Pay I will not, your lesson be taught

X marks the spot, X-pect a shot
Aim that red dot, your term to a stop

Mala our home, it’s always been known
As a free land for our children to roam
We watch them grow up, until they’re full grown
But we’re on a track with a tire that’s blown!
Stop! Pull over, get out and fix it!
Get rid of the busted tire…it’s twisted
Pick up the phone, call for some help
I know kids who make more sense at twelve!!
Books on the shelf, teach them to read
Not the kids, Chief and Council in need!!
The future is bright, the future has light
The future is clear just get through the night
The future brings fear to those who just might
Hold your future down, control you with might
In the near future, you’ll just have to fight
Protect your kids, go protect your Rights!!

X up the box, X marks the spot
Election season baby, sign on the dot

X up the plot, X’s got bought
Pay I will not, your lesson be taught

X marks the spot, X-pect a shot
Aim that red dot, your term to a stop

Start the campaign, point fingers and blame
Make a big poster, five minutes of fame!
A slogan so lame, it hurts your own brain
OH, SWEET GOD, the visual pain!
Don’t you complain, it’s always the same
A whole bunch of promises that they will claim!
They’ll cut your grass, braid you sweet grass
Wanna get high? They’ll give you some grass!
This year’s election, there’s no rent collection
Everyone’s hired, no staff selection
Mail-in the ballots for their inspection
Once I get in, I’ll change my whole life…
Hire my sister and hire my wife!!

X up the box, X marks the spot
Election season baby, sign on the dot

X up the plot, X’s got bought
Pay I will not, your lesson be taught

X marks the spot, X-pect a shot
Aim that red dot, your term to a stop

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released July 26, 2019
X Marks the Spot

Author composer interpreter
Q052

Co-composer
Emmanuel Alias

Artwork
Pascal Hébert

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Q052 Sherbrooke, Québec

A strong advocate for Indigenous youth and women fighting alongside his brothers and sisters, he started to write in hope that his truthful music will inspire systemic change. Q stands for Quentin. 052 is the official governmental name for his reserve. Welcome to Gesgapegiag in Gaspesia. ... more

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