Stetson Kennedy
Swinging Towards Independence: Stetson Kennedy's Call for Change
Lyrics
I done spent my last three cents
I have spent my last three cents.
Mailing my letter to the president
I used my money to mail a letter to the president.
I didn't make a show, I didn't make a dent
Despite my efforts, I didn't make a significant impact or impression.
So I'm swinging over to this independent gent
Now, I'm turning my attention to an independent person.
Stetson Kennedy
Referring to Stetson Kennedy, a notable figure in the context.
Writing his name in
I am expressing my support by writing his name.
I cain't win out to save my soul
I can't succeed despite my efforts.
Long as smathers-dupont's got me in the hole
Smathers-Dupont, powerful entities, have control over me.
Them war profit boys are squawking and balking
Those profiting from war are complaining, and that's why I'm active.
That's what's got me out here walking and talking
The complaints and resistance are driving me to speak out.
Knocking on doors and windows
I am actively engaging with people by knocking on doors and windows.
Wake up and run down election morning
Encouraging others to wake up and participate on election morning.
And scribble in stetson Kennedy
Encouraging voters to write in Stetson Kennedy on their ballots.
I ain't the world's best writer nor the world's best speller
Admitting shortcomings in writing skills but emphasizing strong belief.
But when I believe in something I'm the loudest yeller
Expressing a passionate and vocal commitment when believing in a cause.
If we fix it so's you can't make money on war
Suggesting that if we eliminate the profitability of war, we'll stop fighting without purpose.
We'll all forget what we're killing folks for
Highlighting the importance of not forgetting the reasons for conflict.
We'll find us a peace job equal and free
Advocating for jobs that promote peace, equality, and freedom.
Dump smathers-dupont in a salty sea
Calling for the removal of influential figures, Smathers-Dupont.
Well, this makes stetson kennedy the man for me
Expressing strong support for Stetson Kennedy as the preferred candidate.
Words: woody guthrie (1950) - music: billy bragg (1997)
Credits to Woody Guthrie for lyrics (1950) and Billy Bragg for music (1997).
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