This is a Protest Song

by Walty

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lyrics

I see the world melting in your eyes
I see the fire burning in the sky
I see the water rising without the tide
This is a protest song

I see your mouth form around the lies
I see your teeth shine in the camera lights
I see the revolution being televised
This is a protest song

Wish I could wake you when it’s over
Wish I could take the load from your shoulders
Wish we became smarter as we grew older
This is a protest song

I’ve been hanging on for weeks
I’ve been marching on the street
I’ve been trying hard not to preach
But this is a protest song
This is a protest song

How long have we been waiting here
I haven’t slept in four years
Even the stars have disappeared
Look at me and tell me you don’t care

And everybody knows the emperor has no clothes
Everybody knows the emperor has no clothes
Yes everybody knows

Take your guns and shove them up your ass
Make the president sit through science class
New Year’s Day has come and past
And every day is hotter than the last

Stand up straight and get off the fence
Count to ten and take the test
When we’re gone
Who’s gonna clean up all this mess

Take my hand we’ll start again
This is a protest song

credits

released October 23, 2020
Music and lyrics: John Bartkowiak and John Walter
Guitar, bass and vocals: John Walter
Drums and keyboards: Darren Womack
Backing vocals: Kids
Mixed by Bart Thurber
Mastered by Myles Boisen

C&P - Walty - John Bartkowiak, John Walter
waltymusic@gmail.com

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Walty Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Walty (John Walter) is a Philadelphia area based singer-songwriter, guitarist and bassist.

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