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Not Me. Us.

by Ethan Gold

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“In these fractured and divided times, when entrenched and inflexible opinions are lobbed over the ramparts to enrage and entice the enemy into verbal conflict, perhaps it is time to use music again as a way of encouraging debate, of trying to address the idea of unity and the process of dialogue, to at least be the first step of a healing process which only comes from understanding and accepting another position. And Ethan Gold’s song not only does that but does so in the heightened yet compelling way that the likes of John Lennon were so adept at.” – The Swindonian, UK.

“Not every song is born of inspiration and not every song is capable of inspiring. It seems that, in the case of this particular song / video combination we present you today, certainly both of these factors speak to the truth. What we have here is a beautiful cycle of creation rooted in hope, solidarity and, of course, raw talent. This is a track that perfectly reflects our troubled times.” – Louder Than War

“With a songwriting style and approach reminiscent of Elliott Smith, Wilco and John Lennon, Gold has ambitiously taken on a greater mission through his music, to ‘Make Sensitivity Cool Again.’ ” – The Big Takeover

“Not Me. Us es un tema que, independientemente de la ideología correspondiente al autor, vale la pena escuchar y reflexionar, pues la naturaleza, de la mano de nuestros supuestos líderes, nos han llevado a un punto en el cual es menester evaluar y entender nuestros dones, la posición que ocupamos en el mundo y aquello que verdaderamente necesitamos para vivir más allá de la vanidad.” – El Santo Del Rock

“Ethan Gold’s message is simple, let’s all pull together, let’s all lean on one another, let’s face our problems together. A simple message, a euphoric tune and a sing-a-long chorus, how can you not love it? How can you not warm to its charms? How can you not follow its gentle and obvious advice? How indeed?” – The Swindonian

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Father can’t wait
Another year
Son can’t wait
And let that fear take over
Mother can’t wait
'Cause she’s toiling all the time
Still we never seem to climb

And we’re all born with love to give
And we’re all working but it’s so hard to give back
When we’re all struggling just to live
And you know that’s just not right

Not me - Us
Not me - Us
It’s not about me - It’s about us
And that means all
All of us

Daughter can’t wait
For her chance
Grandma can’t wait
Can’t you see her dancing?
Grandpa can’t wait
He wants to know when you give it all
That your family is not gonna fall

'Cause we’re all born with love to give
Now we’re all working but it’s so hard to give back
When we’re all struggling just to live
And you know that’s just not right

Not me - Us
Not me - Us
It’s not about me - It’s about us
And that means all
All of us

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released May 22, 2020

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Ethan Gold Los Angeles, California

Ethan Gold was raised in San Francisco, during the long extended hangover after hippie times in that city. A childhood of constant change and chaos may have led Ethan to the unique way he approaches music. He’s willing to be quiet enough to paint in songs the delicate details of the modern age, and willing to be strong enough to fight for the world as it could be. ... more

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