Bidding America Goodbye
Economic Hardship: Bidding Farewell to the American Dream
Lyrics
Dear Mr. Johnson, we're sorry to inform you
Notification to Mr. Johnson about the rejection of a second loan request.
Your request for a second loan has been refused
Confirmation of the refusal of the loan.
And the board of directors up in the city
The board of directors instructs to take Mr. Johnson's farm.
Has instructed us to take the farm from you
The reason is financial difficulties, and the farm is to be seized.
We understand your problems
Expressing empathy towards Mr. Johnson's problems.
And wish that we could help you
Expressing a desire to help, but limited by economic concerns.
But the fallin' price of wheat's not our concern
Indicating that the declining wheat prices are not their responsibility.
And the cost of operation may well be risin'
Acknowledging rising operational costs but emphasizing financial loss for Mr. Johnson.
But the fact is that you lose more than you earn
Highlighting the economic reality that Mr. Johnson is losing more than earning.
This Saturday mornin' there will be an auction
Announcement of the auction under a cold country sky.
Underneath a cold gray country sky
Setting the scene for the auction on Saturday morning.
And while the rest of the nation is still sleepin'
While the nation sleeps, the auction takes place bidding America goodbye.
They'll be bidding America goodbye
Symbolic farewell to America through the auction.
And so Mr. Johnson let us say in conclusion
Acknowledging Mr. Johnson's family history on the land.
That we know your family's worked that land for years
Offering assistance during the transition despite the situation.
If we can be of assistance during your transition
Encouraging Mr. Johnson to seek help if needed.
Please don't hesitate to call us here
Request for Mr. Johnson to call for assistance.
This Saturday mornin' there will be an auction
Reminder of the auction on Saturday morning.
Underneath a cold gray country sky
Reiteration of the setting under a cold country sky.
And while the rest of the nation is still sleepin'
Highlighting the timing of the auction while the nation sleeps.
They'll be bidding America goodbye
Repeating the theme of bidding America goodbye through the auction.
They'll be bidding America goodbye, goodbye
Concluding the song with a repetition of bidding America goodbye.
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