As I was writing lyrics to send to my partner in the #randomcollaborations challenge (hi, @robcrusade), I kept coming up with bits and pieces that were on topic, but just didn't fit the angle of that song. In the end, they all ended up going together in a very simple little protest song.

#protest #fuc #folkpunk

Verse 1 They want you to think that they are in control. They want to spin a narrative that's not gonna hold. They want you to believe that they are powerful and strong, But we say, "Fuck right off," and then we sing this song.

Chorus We the people have the power. We the people know you're scared of We the people, and we'll make sure that All the damage that you've done will be repaired.

Verse 2 They're playing for the cameras from Newsman and from Fox. They think a show of force is gonna produce awe and shocks. But what they have forgotten is that we have cameras, too, And instead of looking tough, they just look fascist through and through.

Chorus We the people have the power. We the people know you're scared of We the people, and we'll make sure that All the damage that you've done will be repaired.

Verse 3 So remember Alex Pretti, and remember Renee Good, And little Liam Ramos stolen from his neighborhood. Make sure to show the world exactly what these bigots do. Congress doesn't have the balls to end this, so it's up to me and you.

Chorus We the people have the power. We the people know you're scared of We the people, and we'll make sure that All the damage that you've done will be repaired.

Bridge We must all stand together. We must all stand as one. We can work in solidarity Til these fuckers are all gone.

Chorus We the people have the power. We the people know you're scared of We the people, and we'll make sure that All the damage that you've done will be repaired.