Dawn Isbell Wilson

Dawn Isbell Wilson is fearless and visionary lyricist whose work spans satirical cabaret, mythic storytelling, and communal protest. Her lyrics question systems of power: religious, patriarchal, political, as well as the growing anti-science population with wit and philosophical depth. Her lyrics weave scientific wonder and humanist clarity into verses that challenge dogma and celebrate truth. She speaks softly but carries the weight of truth. Some are love songs, some are laments, and some are quiet acts of resistance. They may not shout, but they do not flinch

Her lyrical range embraces both the cosmic and the intimate, the political and the personal, sometimes within the same breath. Her writing is for the unbroken, the silenced, the seekers as she strives to offer catharsis, as well as a call to action. In her lyrics, you will find a strong desire to build a world where truth is sung, and no one fights alone.

Her lyrics that question dogma are not just critiques. They are rituals of reclamation. They are sacred acts in their own right: Acts of defiance, of liberation, of spiritual honesty. If you’ve ever felt the sting of exclusion, the weight of indoctrination, or the ache of unanswered questions, these lyrics are for you.

Dawn's lyrics do not hold back. They rage, they rejoice, they demand accountability. They speak directly to the systems that divide us, and to our complicity in letting those divisions persist. Her lyrics are political fire, but they are not just about policy or parties. They are about the emotional cost of living in a fractured democracy. They are about the joy of resistance, the grief of betrayal, and the stubborn hope that refuses to die. They chastise not only the architects of oppression, but the everyday choices that keep the machinery running. They are loud. They are clear. And they are necessary.

In her lyrics, you will also find philosophical ramblings about the paradox of man, and other light readings. These are thoughts that refuse to behave, refuse to leave her alone, and send her over the abyss every once in a while. the songs that ask the biggest questions. They’re philosophical, existential, sometimes disorienting songs that wrestle with paradox, time, and the strange beauty of being alive. There are lyrics that live in the tension between science and spirit, between logic and longing.

All of her lyrics have been tested for musicality with a variety of genres and musical fusions. Her lyrics are open to a variety of styles that range from South African Rythm Riot fused with Irish Punk, Gritty Blues Rock, Celtic Neo-Folk fusions, 60's Psychedelic Rock, Cabaret, and beyond.

 

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Working Hard for You is a satirical rock anthem that channels the spirit of 60’s/70’s protest music while skewering modern political hypocrisy. With biting verses that trace corruption from past scandals to present power, the song builds toward a sarcastic, chant like chorus where Congress brags about how they are working hard for us while doing nothing but lining their pockets.
This is just a silly song I felt like writing during these insane times when we, in the United States, are tottering between a wanna be monarch and complete economic collapse. I originally wrote this with the opening number in The Man of La Mancha in my head. Ultimately, these lyrics work well with a satirical, dark cabaret beat.
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