From the recording The Tyrant King feat. Holly Murphy
In memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
On January 30, 2026, Alex Pretti and Renee Good were killed by ICE/CBP agents in Minneapolis. They were ordinary people—helping neighbors, documenting abuses, standing up to tyranny.
"The Tyrant King" honors their memory and refuses to let their names be forgotten while the DOJ civil rights investigation continues.
"She's Pretti Good at everything, like standing up to the Tyrant King"
"We're crying out for liberty, to be free"
Featuring pianist/vocalist Holly Murphy (Oklahoma City), this protest song combines the directness of 1960s folk-protest with the darkness of modern alternative rock.
Say their names: Alex Pretti. Renee Good.
To be released by Shamus Records (TRO Essex Music Group)
Recorded remotely: Holly Murphy in Oklahoma City, Redwood Revolution in Humboldt County, CA
Mixed by Beth Isbell and mastered by Xeff Scolari
#JusticeForAlexAndRenee #AbolishICE
Lyrics
She’s Pretti Good at everything, like standing up to the Tyrant King,
She helps her neighbors, after dropping off her kids at school
She lives her life, by following the golden rule
And she’s dying, her blood runs out in the street
And we’re crying, we’re crying out for liberty, to be free!
He’s a nurse at the local VA, he helps his patients everyday,
He’s Pretti Good at observing, with a camera in his hand
He’s documenting, the abuses of the Man
He’s documenting, the abuses of the Man
And he’s dying, blood runs out into the street
And we’re crying, (we’re crying out) for liberty, to be free!
Solo
And he’s dying, blood runs out into the street
And we’re crying, we’re crying out for liberty, to be free!
We’re Pretti Good at protesting, the abuses of the Tyrant King,
We’re Pretti Good at resisting, and standing up to the Tyrant King,
And standing up to the Tyrant King!
To be free!
To be free!