Dear Mr. Politician
Dear Mr. Politician: Unmasking Power and Sacrifices in Modern Politics
Lyrics
Well I don't know
Expressing uncertainty or lack of knowledge about a situation or topic.
But I've been told
Suggesting information received or heard but not confirmed; a common expression.
That we voted you into power
Highlighting the electorate's role in putting the politician in power through voting.
But your campaign's paid
Pointing out the contradiction where campaign funds come from deals rather than public support.
By the deals that you made
Depicting the politician as a sacrificial figure in a position of power.
A sacrificial lamb in a tower
Suggesting the politician is controlled or manipulated within a powerful structure.
It's not your fault
Indicating that the politician is not entirely to blame for the issues presented.
The super wealthy are a cult
Describing the super wealthy as a cult, possibly critical of their influence.
Leaching blood from us all by the hour
Accusing the wealthy of exploiting the general population for their gain.
But the writing's on the wall
Suggesting that the signs of problems or consequences are evident.
You'll be running from us all
Warning the politician that public dissatisfaction may lead to their downfall.
Unless you stop acting just like a coward
Calling for a change in behavior, urging the politician to display courage.
The expectation
Introducing the expectation of the nation regarding the politician's actions.
Of our nation
Emphasizing the expectation that the politician should not cause harm.
Is for you to do us no harm
Commenting on the growing dissatisfaction with the politician's impact.
But with the bodies piling high
Rejecting the idea that the politician is charismatic or admirable ("super fly").
We're not super fly
Rejecting the politician's charm as insincere or deceptive.
With your phony, bullshit charm
Describing civil unrest due to economic struggles caused by the politician's policies.
Riot in the street
Advocating for protest or rebellion against the politician's actions.
Cause your family cannot eat
Highlighting the impact of the politician's decisions on ordinary families.
Unless they all take a shot in the arm
Suggesting a metaphorical "shot in the arm" needed for the politician's family, possibly criticizing their privileges.
And with your back pocket open
Indicating that the politician is susceptible to bribes or corruption.
We're all super tokin
Depicting a population being influenced or affected by the politician's words and actions.
The shit that comes outta your mouth
Criticizing the politician's rhetoric or statements as unreliable or deceptive.
Not your fault
Reiterating that the issues presented are not solely the politician's fault.
Nor your fault
Emphasizing the shared responsibility for the problems at hand.
It's your fault
Blaming the politician for the current state of affairs, possibly sarcastically or ironically.
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