From the recording Emperor in Exile
‘Sylvia’ honours the role of Sylvia Pankhurst, whose unwavering support for Haile Selassie and Ethiopia during the years of exile helped keep their struggle visible to the world. Through her activism, writing and advocacy, she challenged injustice and gave voice to a nation under attack, offering solidarity, influence and hope at a critical moment.
Nia Melody vocals recorded at J&J Studio, Bristol.
Backing track recorded at Crossleaze Studio Bath.
Mixed at Yam & Banana studio, Bristol.
Mastered at euridia Studio Bilbao, Spain.
From Emperor In Exile, track released July 23, 2026
Seviour/Archer
Lyrics
Chorus
Sylvia Sylvia
write us a letter
We give you thanks and praise
Sylvia Sylvia
write us a letter
We give you thanks and praise
You amaze us
V1
For When you write
We all feel much better
For What you write
You tell the world the truth
Chorus
Sylvia Sylvia
write us a letter
We give you thanks and praise
Sylvia Sylvia
write us a letter
We give you thanks and praise
You amaze us
V2
For When you write
We all feel much better
You tell the world
the truth
About hypocrisy
and how things should be
Chorus
Sylvia Sylvia
Write us a letter
We give you thanks and praise
Sylvia Sylvia
write us a letter
We give you thanks and praise
You amaze us
M8.
For what you write
As an Ethiopian observer
For what you write
As a champion for the underdog
Spelling out our plight
Sylvia. ..made by His Majesty
Sylvia.. an Honorary Ethiopian
Sylvia.You made our home and your resting place
Sylvia ..your eternal destiny
Coda
Sylvia
Pankhurst
Sylvia
you amaze us
Sylvia
Write us a letter
Sylvia
you amaze us
Sylvia
Pankhurst
Sylvia
you amaze us
Sylvia
Write us a letter
Sylvia
We give you thanks and
praise