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...Because I was born a girl by Camille Barr The Last Folk Singer

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…Because I was born girl

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Camille Barr - Poet & singer-songwriter (occasionally splashes paint on paper) For my poetry see
@sparrow_poetry

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Nature of creation
I sway in the tree of dreams
Far from the ground of harsh realities
This freedom comes to mind
From a view seldom seen today
The peaceful breeze carries me,
away in a daydream
Into a new world of discovery
How refreshing it is to breathe
Deep, with no sense to hurry
The man-made deadline absent
In the nature of time aligned
In space this was created
To set the centre stage alive
This is the place to visit to remind
The mind where it ‘set in motion’
The imaginative exploration for tomorrow
Camille Barr

#camillebarr #poemofday #poemoftheday #nature #waterfalls #musicandlyrics #poetry #rainforest #contemplation

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I just want to say a big thank you to @forte_mag ,especially Talia and Bert for the interview. There is a link on my website

https://thelastfolksinger.com/2019/11/25/forte-interview/ or just search on Forte magazines website at www.fortemag.com.au to read the full article.

#poetryandmusic #becauseIwasbornagirl #melbournemusic #lyrics #feminism

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Another great session @hotbiasrecordingstudio yesterday, a whole lot of fun playing around with harmonies for the new track with @lucasjamesmusic EP is almost done 😊

#musicrecording #harmonies #melbournemusic #reflections

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New song out today ...Because I was born a girl 😊

I would like to firstly acknowledge that it was with the support of four men that the production of this song was made possible (the irony of which is not lost on me, I assure you). The lyrics are about challenging the patriarchal system that limits the potential of women and holds us all captive to a past system that is long overdue for change. Bringing into the general consciousness the fact that our societies are still predominately organised within the *realm of a patriarchal system of doing things. Women may have won equal rights in some places but we are yet to win equal treatment.

Our modern version of the patriarchal system may sound different from the past, however this only acts to silence any challenge to its power. With the framing of deceptive language that creates an illusion of equality rather than a reality of equality. We are confronted by this illusion everyday that passes and fails to close the gender pay gap.

It is very empowering to be able to recognise what you are up against because it provides the opportunity to question it and ultimately challenge it. Women hold the power to change the system and this song is just as much about recognising that power. (Note: the realm of the patriarchal system within this context just means we organise our societies based mostly from the perspective of the male lived experience, the consequence is that the benefits are directed to a greater degree towards men compared to women). This is a summarised version of the story behind the lyrics of ...Because I was born a girl, I have put the full version of this on my website
https://thelastfolksinger.com/2019/11/19/because-i-was-born-a-girl/

Camille xx

#becauseiwasbornagirl #genderequality #melbournemusic #musicandpoetry #lyrics #protestsongs

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Thank you for your hospitality Kylie & Chris on your show Kickarts @947thepulsegeelong this afternoon I had a great time! #947thepulse #geelong #kickarts #arts #musicandpoetry #poetry #music

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Moody session... #musicandpoetry #lyrics #melbournemusician #songwriting

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Australian summer

Well sunned and salted

My heart beats to

the rhythm of the sea

The breeze kisses gently

Heavy eyelids give way

summer siestas bliss

These childhood memories

ingrained in my senses

Australian life by the coastline

was once wild and free

Camille Barr

Poem from my book RISE available on www.sparrowpoetry.com.au

#musicandlyrics #poetryislife #summertime #summerdays #australiansummer #beachdays

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Notebooks everywhere, a few lines here and there. Time to sort the stack to see what songs appear.
#lyrics #songlyrics #notebooks #melbournemusician #music

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Enjoying a quite read out with a coffee @beatmagazine thanks again @james_robertson42 for a great write up and @melinalindinger for a beautiful photo 💕 coffee by @monkeys_uncle_cafe 😊

#melbournemusician #beatmagazine #folkmusic #folkmusician #songlyrics #poetryislife

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Marching in solidarity with my children and all young people for their futures!
Little bird

In a forest without a tree
Little bird had no reason to sing
All life had been commoditised
Where is left?
For little bird to nest
Crown land or private property
Capitalise and capture
A king’s domain
The rule of law
Divine right
To own all
Trading away the world
Leaving nothing for all

Camille Barr

#geelongclimatestrike #climatestrike #noplanetb #schoolstrike4climate

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That’s the one!! Sitting here feels like home.
So excited to share what I have been working on - A little gypsy song will be released on the 18th of September on all major streaming platforms and iTunes. Follow link in bio on the 18th. Can’t wait for you all to hear it!

Camille xx

Photo credit | @camwattsphoto
#singersongwriter #lyricsareimportant #poet #alittlegypsysong #protestsongs

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Waiting for the sun to come back out, might as well get some writing done while I am in such an inspiring place.

Photo credit | @camwattsphoto
#melbournemusicians #singersongwriter #inspiration #poet

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Into the woods, had a lovely day exploring some of the Otways with @camwattsphoto searching for the perfect spot...We found it!

Photo credit | @camwattsphoto
#melbournemusicians #singersongwriter #inspiration #poet

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Ok time to channel eight year old you, the little girl that loved to climb trees, you can do it.
#childhoodmemories
Photo credit | @camwattsphoto
#melbournemusicians #singersongwriter #muse #poet

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Augment nature, diminish the human, now that’s what I call balance.

Photo credit | @camwattsphoto
#melbournemusicians #singersongwriter #muse #inspiration #poet

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The song that started it all. Printed on @kelli_recycled_paper beautiful handmade paper as a little momento.

#melbournemusicians #singersongwriter #poet #lyrics #songsthatmatter #wordsareimportant #alittlegypsysong

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Morning pyjama session playing around with chord progressions. I always tell myself just 10 minutes then I will have a shower...Two hours later oops 😬 where did the time go?

#pyjamastyle #singersongwriter #piano #fun #lostinthemoment

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It has been the most amazing experience to work with the very talented Sefi Carmel @soundtrackcreation , his support and knowledge is unparalleled.

#musicproducer #composer #singersongwriter #melbournemusician

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A place of reflection.
Connecting to my muse - Mother Nature inspires.

Photo credit | @camwattsphoto
#melbournemusicians #singersongwriter #muse #inspiration #poet

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