Show Me A Leader
Unveiling Hope: A Call for Leaders Who Won't Compromise
Lyrics
Well they're selling another messiah
Expressing skepticism or criticism towards the promotion of another messianic figure.
Here tonight
Emphasizing the immediacy of the situation, suggesting the messiah is being sold or presented at the moment.
But we're all way too numb and divided
Highlighting the general numbness and division among people, making them resistant to accepting the messiah.
To buy it
Asserting that people are not willing to believe or accept the messiah being offered.
Singing
Transitioning to a singing format.
No no no
Expressing a negative response to the current state of division.
We are all too divided this time
Reiterating the theme of division and expressing a collective sentiment.
No no no
Continuation of the negative response to the current state of division.
Show me a leader that won't compromise
Requesting a leader who doesn't compromise, implying a desire for steadfast and unwavering leadership.
Show me a leader so hope never dies
Seeking a leader who ensures that hope remains alive despite challenges.
We need a hero this time
Stating the need for a hero in the current circumstances.
No no no
Repeating the negative response to the current state of affairs.
Disillusioned and tired of waiting
Expressing disillusionment and impatience while waiting for a trustworthy leader.
For the one
Waiting for the one leader who stands out from the rest.
Whose intentions are pure unpersuaded
Describing the ideal leader as having pure and unpersuaded intentions, someone the people can trust.
We can trust
Affirming the need for a leader who can be trusted.
Singing
Reiterating the negative response to mere promises, indicating the need for tangible actions.
No no no
Continuing the expression of dissatisfaction with mere promises and rhetoric.
'Cause a promise is never enough
Stressing that promises alone are insufficient.
No no no
Repeating the dissatisfaction with promises and emphasizing the need for more.
Show me a leader that won't compromise
Reiterating the desire for a leader who doesn't compromise on principles.
Show me a leader so hope never dies
Repeating the call for a leader who ensures the endurance of hope.
We need a hero this time
Restating the need for a hero in the current situation.
I know, I know
Expressing certainty about the necessity of a specific action for survival.
I know if we're to survive
Affirming the need for understanding that the current situation is not the end, implying there's more to come.
We need to know this is not the end
Highlighting the importance of knowing that the current situation is not the ultimate conclusion.
How will we ever get by
Posing a question about how the collective can survive the challenges ahead.
It's getting harder to fight out here on our own
Expressing the increasing difficulty of facing challenges alone.
Show me a leader that won't compromise
Reiterating the desire for a leader who doesn't compromise on principles.
Show me a leader so hope never dies
Repeating the call for a leader who ensures the endurance of hope.
Show me a leader that knows what is right
Expanding the criteria for a leader to include knowing what is right.
Show me a leader so hope can survive
Further emphasizing the need for a leader who ensures the survival of hope.
We need a hero this time
Reiterating the need for a hero in the current situation.
No no no
Repeating the negative response to the current state of affairs.
We need a hero this time
Reaffirming the need for a hero in the current circumstances.
Or we will never survive
Stressing the urgency of having a hero for survival.
No no no
Repeating the negative response to the current state of affairs.
We need a hero this time
Reiterating the urgency of having a hero for survival.
Or we will never survive
Concluding with a final emphasis on the need for a hero for survival.
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