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Requiem for the Racehorses

by Nicolette Aubourg

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This was a very difficult song to write, but the suffering of racehorses needs as much exposure as possible so that everyone becomes aware of what goes on in this industry in the United States. I am grateful to the advocates whose information helped inform me as to what's involved. Most people do not know, and I did not know, that the suffering is not just on the racetracks - it's not just about broken legs. I hope my lyrics provide more insight. You can be a voice for the racehorses too by not supporting this industry.

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Requiem for the Racehorses (words and music by Nicolette Aubourg)

Another racehorse is euthanized
here at the tracks. It’s no surprise—
thousands bred and killed each year,
commodities for the racing industry.

The injured, bleeding, sick and lame
are medicated and raced the same.
The young horses, not fully grown,
tear their flesh and break their bones.

Horses love to run when they’re free to run.
They’re driven by the sun and wind—it’s in their blood.
They’re not driven by a whip, ridden to exhaustion, drugged to mask the pain.
Crashing down before the crowd,
breaking bones as they hit the ground,
euthanized and then replaced—
people say it’s just part of the race.
There’s no requiem for the racehorses.

These are the pawns in a gambler’s game,
locked in stalls for hours a day.
Some earn money but in the end
there’s no home awaiting them.

They’re discarded when they have no use,
sold at auction, scared and confused.
Sent to slaughter, robbed of their grace—
a final betrayal as they’re dragged away.

Horses love to run when they’re free to run.
They’re driven by the sun and wind—it’s in their blood.
They’re not driven by a whip, ridden to exhaustion, drugged to mask the pain.
Crashing down before the crowd,
breaking bones as they hit the ground,
euthanized and then replaced—
People say it’s just part of the race.
There’s no requiem for the racehorses.
No requiem for the racehorses, no requiem.

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released September 15, 2023
Music and Lyrics by Nicolette Aubourg
Vocals, background vocals, guitars, keyboards, percussion: Nicolette Aubourg
Bass, piano, additional percussion: Jorgen Carlsson
Produced by Nicolette Aubourg
Co-produced by Jorgen Carlsson
Engineered by Nicolette Aubourg & Jorgen Carlsson
Mixed by Jorgen Carlsson
Mastered by Steve Holroyd
Cover Art and Design: Nicolette Aubourg
©(P) Syresham Music /Nicolette Aubourg (ASCAP)

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Nicolette Aubourg Los Angeles, California

#CEASEFIRENOW! Singer-guitarist Nicolette Aubourg was born in South Africa where she studied music and received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology and English Literature before moving to Los Angeles. Nicolette has released three studio albums and nine singles. Her songwriting covers a variety of subjects including social justice and she has won many songwriting awards. ... more

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