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Sleeping On Cardboard

by MC16

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  • Streaming + Download

    Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality download in MP3, FLAC and more.

    Plus a mp4 version of the Sleeping With Cardboard video created by Hutch Films (approx 40mb)
    Purchasable with gift card

      £1 GBP  or more

     

  • T-Shirt/Apparel

    Buy our logo shirt and we will donate £3 of each sale to ALL CALL SIGNS - an awesome support group for ex-servicemen and women with PTSD
    Printed on black shirts
    ships out within 2 days
    edition of 25  6 remaining

      £10 GBP or more 

     

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You said you’re in the army, it meant something Welcomed back as heroes, they promised you everything By the next day, the mayor has gone You realise that the fight has just begun Now you are a burden, a parasite If you want the help then you’ve gotta fight So where is the Mayor now? And where are the crowds Who once made you stand tall and proud Who once made you feel tall and proud They watched you on your knees Living on Meds for PTSD They let you be ignored A medal means shit when you’re sleeping on cardboard Sleeping on cardboard A life in the army, trained to kill If the enemy doesn’t get you, the system will You gave them your life and they let you down And now you’re on the streets of your boyhood hometown Everyday’s a battle you never win Army or civilian it’s both the same So rest in peace but live in pain You’ll never want to come back here again You’ll never want to come back here again Your name’s on the system, your name’s in a queue Your name’s on a form, we’ll get back to you Just don’t call again cos we’re understaffed And if you think we care then you’re having a laugh
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MC16 will release their next single 'Sleeping On Cardboard' to raise money for All Call Signs - a support organisation aimed at helping Armed Forces Personnel and Veterans who are experiencing issues with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and poor Mental Health.
Each download purchase will be directed to All Call Signs.
To coincide, the video for 'Sleeping With Cardboard' is out now - aiming to highlight awareness to the plight of ex-servicemen and women and the struggles they face after leaving the forces.
Frontman Carson says: "How can we live in a world where someone in the Forces faces a bigger fight when they actually leave and then try and get help for ‘work related’ mental health problems. As a country we should look after our people and especially those who try and look after us.
"If we see an injured dog then rightly so people rush over to help but if they see a ‘injured’ homeless ex- forces then they just walk on by."
All Call Signs was created by two former Servicemen and is designed to offer emotional and practical support to Serving Armed Forces Personnel and Veterans.
Dan Arnold from All Call Signs said: "When we first heard MC16's song and the lyrics, it truly hit the mark in terms of a band understanding the stresses and issues that people who leave the Armed Forces can face. It can be so difficult and the song and video highlights how important that these people aren't left without any help and support.
"Every day All Call Signs aims to help and as a support organisation we are totally reliant on the support of the general public to keep the momentum of our work going.
"Every download of 'Sleeping On Cardboard' will be donated by MC16 to All Call Signs and we hope people will support us and, of course, enjoy the song too."
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released December 8, 2019

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MC16 UK

MC16 believe music should challenge, confront, question and entertain - capturing the spirit of true punk rock music.
‘Outvoted By Robots’ - the trio’s debut EP captures all of the above in the four songs contained within.
Musically, MC16 are a short sharp shock of classic punk rock - a whirlwind of snarl and bite, mixed with a ragged melody and street-wise energies.
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