From the recording Not For Sale
Veteran Canadian reggae artist Andru Branch delivers timely social commentary on a silky new track entitled “Not For Sale”. Featuring Jamaican heavyweight Andrew Brown on bass, Ibiko Pelle on drums, Andrew Jackson on trombone, James Shaw on saxophone, Myles Cornish on trumpet, with Seth Voliere and co-producer John Parker on guitars, Andru Branch & Halfway Tree evoke a classic roots reggae sound with a current universal message. Celebrating their 30th Anniversary, this iconic Canadian reggae band rises to the occasion.
Andru Branch - vocals, keyboards and percussion
Andrew Brown - bass
Ibiko Pelle - drums
John Parker - guitar and backing vocals
Seth Voliere - guitar
Andrew Jackson - trombone
James Shaw - saxophone
Myles Cornish - trumpet
Special guest Ella Parker on backing vocals
Words and music by Andru Branch © 2025, Constant Spring Music and Publishing.
Co-produced by Andru Branch and John Parker.
Mixed by John Parker at MuRu Studio, Halifax, NS, Canada
Mastered by John McLaggan at Parachute Mastering, NB, Canada
Lyrics
51st State, 51st State
We’ll never be your 51st State
51st State, 51st State
We’ll never be your 51st State
Who do you think you are?
King of the World and Emperor Czar?
And who gave you the right
To incite violence
And terrorize humankind?
Misleader of the so-called “free world”
An eye for an eye makes the whole world blind
We will not sit by
We will not comply
51st State, 51st State
We’ll never be your 51st State
51st State, 51st State
We’ll never be your 51st State
Utter disregard for human health and welfare
Blatant disrespect for human rights and healthcare
Polytricksters and warmongers conspire
To divide and conquer I
Sexist, racist exclusion
Diversity and inclusion!
51st State, 51st State
We’ll never be your 51st State
51st State, 51st State
We’ll never be your 51st State
Canada is not for sale
And Greenland cannot be bought
Panama is not for sale
And Ukraine will soon prevail!
Not for sale, not for sale
Our country is not for sale
Not for sale, not for sale
Our culture is not for sale

