Backstory:
Slow Protest was formed in the rainy autumn of 2010 in the small coastal city of Gulfport, Mississippi. The four founding members, Jake Sullivan (vocals and guitar), Liam Ferguson (bass), Henry Tucker (drums), and Isabelle Hart (keyboard and backing vocals), met in high school where they bonded over their shared love of music and dissatisfaction with the status quo. They initially started out playing covers in Jake’s garage, but quickly realized they had a unique sound and started writing their own music. Their name, Slow Protest, came from their belief that challenging the system and creating change doesn’t always have to be loud and disruptive. Sometimes, the most profound protests are quiet, steady, and slow.
Genre:
Indie Rock
Title:
“Rainy Sunday Morning”
Full song lyrics:
(Verse 1)
[G] Woke up this morning, [C] to the sound of falling rain
[Em] Outside my window, [D] world’s filled with pain
[G] A cup of coffee, [C] a thought in my head
[Em] Change is coming, [D] like the weatherman said
(Chorus)
[G] Rainy Sunday morning, [C] dreams are on the line
[Em] Listen to the silence, [D] it’s a slow protest time
[G] Don’t rush the moment, let it [C] slowly unwind
[Em] In this quiet rebellion, [D] truth we will find
(Verse 2)
[G] Streets are empty, [C] people hiding from the storm
[Em] But we’re out here, [D] breaking the conform
[G] With every raindrop, [C] we’re making a stand
[Em] With our silent voices, [D] we’ll reclaim this land
(Chorus)
[G] Rainy Sunday morning, [C] dreams are on the line
[Em] Listen to the silence, [D] it’s a slow protest time
[G] Don’t rush the moment, let it [C] slowly unwind
[Em] In this quiet rebellion, [D] truth we will find
Their favorite fan’s name and why this band is their favorite:
Fan’s Name: Maddie Thompson
Testimonial:
“I’m a huge fan of Slow Protest. Their music is soothing, yet filled with passion and energy. Their lyrics reflect the feelings and struggles of our generation. They’re not just singing empty words, but are voicing out our thoughts and frustrations. Every time I listen to ‘Rainy Sunday Morning’, I feel like they’re speaking directly to me, understanding my feelings, my confusions, my hopes, and my dreams. Slow Protest is not just a band to me, they’re the voice of our silent, slow protests.”