Tag: Raise

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[Verse 1]
Things are going slow
Hurting my cash-flow
Want some funds to grow
But, hey, I just don’t know

[Chorus]
Need to raise some money
(Honey, it ain’t funny)
Need to raise some cash
(Oh, boy, and fast)

[Bridge]
Money (money more money)
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]

[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]

[Verse 2]
Things sure do blow
Crushing my cash-flow
Running short on dough
So, hey, I just don’t know

[Chorus]
Need to raise some money
(Honey, it ain’t funny)
Need to raise some cash
(Oh, boy, and fast)

[Bridge]
Money (money more money)
[Instrumental, Guitar Solo]
Under a dark cloud
(Make it sunny)
Shout out:
Money (money more money)

[Outro]
Need to raise some money
Money (money more money)
Make it sunny
Money (money more money)

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Raise“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
By the sounds of it…
We need to turn it up a bit
(The volume… up some?)

[Verse 1]
Don’t you think
(It’s a bit too quite)
To be succinct
(Foreshadows a riot)

[Chorus]
By the sounds of it…
We need to turn it up a bit
(Turn the volume… up some!)
Maybe more than a bit
Might as well crank it
(Turn the volume… up some!)

[Bridge]
Louder (Louder!)
Louder still
Louder (Louder!)
Up until…

[Verse 2]
Can you hear here
Is it coming in clear
Perhaps these days
The level we’ll raise

[Chorus]
By the sounds of it…
We need to turn it up a bit
(Turn the volume… up some!)
Maybe more than a bit
Might as well crank it
(Turn the volume… up some!)

[Bridge]
Louder (Louder!)
Louder still
Louder (Louder!)
Up until…

[Outro]
(They get their fill)
Louder (Louder!)
Till their fill
Louder (Louder!)
Louder (still)

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Raise“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Verse 1]
Might be time to behave
Ya know… dancing on a grave
Like the elders said
(“You’re going to raise the dead”)

[Chorus]
Causing a ruckus
(With reality)
What’s wrong among us
(Is easy to see)

[Bridge]
Scare out the dread
(Raise the dead!)
The monster needs fed
(Raise the dead!)

[Verse 2]
The Reaper is digging deeper
Shaking skeletons from closets
Evil a vicious creeper
Comes calling for deposits

[Chorus]
Causing a ruckus
(With reality)
What’s wrong among us
(Is easy to see)

[Bridge]
Scare out the dread
(Raise the dead!)
The monster needs fed
(Raise the dead!)

[Outro]
Turn up the sound
(Raise the dead!)
Dance around
(Raise the dead!)

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Raise“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
Off to a hardy party

[Verse 1]
(Ahh gosh darn…)
Going to raise barn
(Ran out of luck)
Disaster struck

[Bridge]
Off to a hardy party

[Chorus 1]
As a last resort
Here I am praising
A collective effort
Community barn raising

[Verse 2]
(Burned down in a fire)
Time to raise it higher
(No matter the weather)
We can come together

[Bridge]
Off to a hardy party

[Chorus 2]
After his forsaking
Here we are partaking
A collective effort
In the moral desert

[Bridge]
Off to a hardy party

[Outro]
After his forsaking
Here we are partaking
(Praising…) our barn raising

ABOUT THE SONG
A barn raising is a community event where neighbors come together to build a barn for someone in their community. It’s a tradition that has roots in 18th and 19th-century rural North America, where barn construction was a large undertaking that required collective effort. This song uses it as a metaphor for coming together to rebuild our nation after the Trump presidencies.

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Raise“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Verse 1]
Do we need to raise capital
Or raise our capitol
The way things are going
Both may be slowing

[Chorus]
As our standards fall down
(Just look around)
We can raise the praise
(For the justice in us)

[Verse 2]
Do we need to raise capital
To balance justice for all
In equality in our wealth
In equality in our health

[Chorus]
As our standards fall down
(Just look around)
We can raise the praise
(For the justice in us)

[Bridge]
Preserve your capital
(In a safe place)
Reserve your wherewithal
(Keeping up the pace)
It’s time to invest
(In all the rest)

[Chorus]
As our standards fall down
(Just look around)
We can raise the praise
(For the justice in us)

[Outro]
Preserve your capital
Reserve your wherewithal

ABOUT THE SONG

The song “Capital” plays on the dual meaning of the word—“capital” as financial resources and “Capitol” as the seat of political power—inviting reflection on how both have been destabilized during the Trump presidency.

Verse 1:

“Do we need to raise capital / Or raise our capitol” suggests a tension between economic and civic priorities. Under Trump, massive tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations were marketed as capital-raising economic policy, yet they contributed to growing inequality and a soaring national debt. Simultaneously, the Capitol itself—symbolizing democratic institutions—was literally under siege on January 6th, 2021, reflecting a collapse in political norms and respect for rule of law.

Chorus:

“As our standards fall down / (Just look around)” laments the erosion of democratic and ethical standards, echoing widespread concerns about truth, justice, and institutional integrity during Trump’s time in office.
“Raise the praise (for the justice in us)” could be read as a call to uphold the American ideals that were tested—reminding us that justice is not just institutional, but collective and participatory.

Verse 2:

“Do we need to raise capital / To balance justice for all” calls out the contradiction in a system that prioritizes economic gain over justice. Trump’s policies often favored the wealthy, while issues of racial, economic, and healthcare inequality were neglected or exacerbated.
“In equality in our wealth / In equality in our health” highlights two of the most glaring failures: the growing wealth gap and the disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on underserved communities.

Bridge:

“Preserve your capital / In a safe place” reflects the retreat of ordinary Americans into financial self-preservation amid political instability and economic uncertainty.
“Time to invest (in all the rest)” counters this, urging a moral reinvestment in community, equity, and the common good—areas undermined by Trump’s divisive rhetoric and policy choices.

Final Chorus & Outro:

As the song repeats its plea, it becomes a quiet call to action: the decline in standards and the distortion of justice can only be reversed if the people—capital and Capitol alike—choose to reinvest in the country’s founding principles.

In short, “Capital” is a reflection on the costs of Trump-era policies—economic, civic, and moral—and a quiet but urgent plea to restore what has been lost through reinvestment in both justice and democracy.

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Raise“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Verse 1]
This goes on for days and days
Tearing down what we’ve built
Stupidification does amaze
All without a drip of guilt

[Bridge]
Does he raise the raze?

[Chorus]
Tearing it down to the ground
(All around)
Nothing more that he’ll enjoy
(Than destroy)

[Verse 2]
This goes on in so many ways
Tearing down every town
Society’s fabric frays
Tearing it down, down, down

[Bridge]
Does he raise the raze?

[Chorus]
Tearing it down to the ground
(All around)
Nothing more that he’ll enjoy
(Than destroy)

[Outro]
Deserves no praise
(Raising the raze)

ABOUT THE SONG

The song “Raze” offers a scathing metaphor for the Trump presidency, casting it as an era defined by deliberate dismantling of long-standing institutions, norms, and social cohesion. The title itself—“Raze”, meaning to tear down—sets the tone for a critique of leadership that thrives on destruction rather than construction.

[Verse 1]

“This goes on for days and days / Tearing down what we’ve built / Stupidification does amaze / All without a drip of guilt”

These lines suggest a persistent, relentless effort to undo foundational systems and values that took decades to build. The word “stupidification” points to a dumbing-down of discourse or policy, possibly referencing anti-intellectualism or the erosion of expertise. The absence of guilt speaks to a leader who acts without remorse or reflection.

[Bridge]

“Does he raise the raze?”

This rhetorical question plays on the double meaning of “raise” and “raze,” implying that Trump actively promotes the destruction—perhaps even elevating it as a political strategy. It critiques a style of leadership that gains power not through building consensus but by inciting division and collapse.

[Chorus]

“Tearing it down to the ground (All around) / Nothing more that he’ll enjoy (Than destroy)”

The chorus paints a bleak image of joyful devastation. It suggests that Trump may not just be indifferent to institutional destruction—but that he might derive satisfaction from it. Whether it’s environmental protections, international alliances, or democratic norms, the song accuses him of reveling in the damage.

[Verse 2]

“This goes on in so many ways / Tearing down every town / Society’s fabric frays / Tearing it down, down, down”

This verse expands the scope of the damage. The “fraying of society’s fabric” evokes growing polarization, social unrest, and community breakdown under Trump’s divisive rhetoric and policies. “Every town” implies the damage is nationwide—not isolated, but pervasive.

[Outro]

“Deserves no praise / (Raising the raze)”

The closing line delivers a final judgment. Instead of admiration or applause, the song implies Trump deserves condemnation for elevating destruction as a governing principle.

Conclusion:
“Raze” reads as an artistic indictment of Trump’s presidency, portraying him as a figure who dismantled American values and institutions not by accident, but by design—and with enthusiasm. The song warns of the long-term consequences of choosing leaders who destroy more than they build.

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Raise“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Lyrics]
Rah rah (ah ah ah)

Rah rah (ah ah ah)
De do do do (de da da da)

(Hey!) I really can’t think of anything to say

From the album “Raise“

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[Intro]
Raise your voice
(It’s your choice)

[Verse 1]
Do you see
What’s going down
Let it be
Or call out the clown

[Chorus]
Raise your voice
(It’s your choice)
To make a stand
(For all of man)

[Bridge]
Raise your voice
(Higher, higher)
Let’s rejoice
(And inspire)

[Verse 2]
Do you hear
It crashing down
Time to jeer
Our flawed crown

[Chorus]
Raise your voice
(It’s your choice)
To make a stand
(For all of man)

[Bridge]
Raise your voice
(Higher, higher)
Let’s rejoice
(And inspire)

[Outro]
Raise your voice
(It’s your choice)
To make a stand
(For all of man)

ABOUT THE SONG

The song “Your Voice” reads as a rallying cry for democratic engagement and moral courage in response to the Trump presidency. It calls on individuals to speak out against injustice, authoritarianism, and the degradation of civic values — while emphasizing that silence is complicity.

Here’s an interpretation of how the lyrics reflect and respond to Trump’s time in office:

[Verse 1: “Do you see / What’s going down”]

These lines frame the moment as a moral test:

• “Do you see” challenges listeners to open their eyes to what’s happening politically and socially — from lies and corruption to the erosion of norms.

• “Let it be / Or call out the clown” offers a clear choice: stay silent or resist. The word “clown” is a pointed jab at Trump’s behavior — often perceived as reckless, theatrical, or dangerously unserious.

[Chorus: “Raise your voice (It’s your choice)”]

This is the core message:

• Everyone has a moral responsibility to speak up.

• “It’s your choice” reinforces the power of individual action in a democracy — especially amid threats to truth and justice.

• “To make a stand (For all of man)” broadens the message beyond partisanship. This isn’t just about one president — it’s about human dignity, civil rights, and global responsibility.

 [Bridge: “Raise your voice (Higher, higher)”]

The tone becomes inspirational and urgent:

• “Higher, higher” suggests pushing past fear or apathy.

• “Let’s rejoice / And inspire” imagines a future redeemed by action — where courage becomes contagious, and justice prevails.

[Verse 2: “Do you hear / It crashing down”]

This verse shifts to warning:

• “Crashing down” evokes the collapse of democratic norms, trust in institutions, or social cohesion under Trump.

• “Time to jeer / Our flawed crown” critiques the unchecked power or cult of personality around Trump — “flawed crown” positioning him as a kind of modern monarch, undeserving of deference.

[Outro: Repeating the Call to Action]

• Ending with “Raise your voice” restates the moral imperative: change begins with speaking out.

• It’s a clear push against passivity or normalization of injustice.

Interpretive Summary

“Your Voice” is a resistance anthem — a call to confront:

• Authoritarianism

• Corruption

• Complacency

In the context of the Trump presidency, it urges the public to:

• Speak truth to power,

• Reject lies and propaganda,

• And reclaim their role in shaping democracy.

It suggests that even amid chaos or cynicism, hope lies in collective moral action — and that every voice matters.

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Raise“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Verse 1]
This guy is really lame
Is he even sane
We’ll never be the same
After this heavy reign

[Chorus]
Standards have drifted too far
We’ve gotta raise the bar
Given the give and take
We’ve gotta raise the stakes

[Verse 2]
His brain is really lame
Must’ve gone insane
We’ll never win this game
After his brutal reign

[Chorus]
Standards have drifted too far
We’ve gotta raise the bar
Given the give and takes
We’ve gotta raise the stakes

[Bridge]
Instead of praise
(The bar must be raised)
Shocked and dazed
(For days and days)

[Chorus]
Standards have drifted too far
We’ve gotta raise the bar
Given the give and takes
We’ve gotta raise the stakes

[Outro]
Shocked and dazed
(For days and days)

ABOUT THE SONG

The song “The Bar” reads as a direct indictment of the Trump presidency, using stark language and repetition to emphasize a deep erosion of political, moral, and institutional norms. Here’s a breakdown of how the lyrics reflect on Trump’s time in office:

[Verse 1 & 2: “This guy is really lame / Is he even sane”]

These lines question both Trump’s competency and mental fitness, echoing widespread concerns expressed during his presidency — including by former officials, psychologists, and foreign leaders.

• “Really lame” cuts at his leadership failures, while “Is he even sane” reflects fears about erratic, impulsive behavior (e.g., on Twitter or in policymaking).

• “We’ll never be the same / After this heavy/brutal reign” suggests lasting national trauma and deterioration of civic institutions — courts, Congress, the press, or the very idea of truth.

[Chorus: “Standards have drifted too far / We’ve gotta raise the bar”]

This is the central thesis:

• The U.S. has lowered its expectations for leadership, decency, truth, and accountability — a phenomenon frequently noted during Trump’s presidency.

• “Raise the bar” is both a call to action and a lament — that things have gotten so bad, simply restoring the baseline feels revolutionary.

• “Raise the stakes” signals that the moment is critical: future elections, norms, and civic trust are on the line.

[Bridge: “Shocked and dazed (for days and days)”]

This reflects the psychological toll of Trump’s presidency — the constant chaos fatigue:

• The public and institutions were often caught off-guard by outrageous conduct or unprecedented decisions (e.g., family separations, Capitol insurrection, pandemic mismanagement).

• The phrase “for days and days” captures the nonstop nature of the disarray.

Repetition: An Emphasis on Damage and Urgency

• The repetition of phrases like “raise the bar” and “shocked and dazed” mimics the feeling of being stuck in a loop — the Groundhog Day effect of scandals and lowered standards.

• “Must’ve gone insane” in Verse 2 further underscores how normalized chaos became.

Interpretive Summary

“The Bar” is a protest song that channels the collective disillusionment and urgency for reform in the post-Trump era. It makes the case that:

• Trump’s presidency caused real damage to American democracy.

• Standards of truth, leadership, and ethics have plummeted.

• The only path forward is to demand more — from leaders, from institutions, and from ourselves.

It’s a compact but powerful anthem of moral recalibration, demanding that we rebuild from the wreckage — and fast.

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Raise“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Verse 1]
Had enough of the madman
Conning freedom from your hand
We need an outright ban
To get him to understand

[Bridge]
Enough of the game insane

[Chorus]
Time to raise Cain
An abrupt disrupt
Raising some Cain
Balance the disturbance

[Bridge]
Enough of the game insane

[Verse 2]
Had enough of the madman
Conning freedom from the land
We need an outright ban
To get him to understand

[Bridge]
Enough of the game insane

[Chorus]
Time to raise Cain
An abrupt disrupt
Raising some Cain
Balance the disturbance

[Bridge]
Enough of the game insane

[Verse 3]
Cain disabled Abel
Are you able
To raise Cain
Just the same

[Bridge]
Enough of the game insane

[Chorus]
Time to raise Cain
An abrupt disrupt
Raising some Cain
Balance the disturbance

[Outro]
Enough of the game insane
(Time for the sane to)… raise Cain!
(Good, good, Cain)

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Raise“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment

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[Intro]
Would you look at that
(Raise an eyebrow)

[Bridge]
Somehow….

[Refrain]
Imagine that
(Certainly is odd)
Love’s a spat
(Calls himself God)

[Bridge]
Would you look at that
(Raise an eyebrow)

[Break]
Somehow….
(Lost all know-how)
There we go
(Blended in…)
Into a reality (TV show)

[Refrain]
Imagine that
(Certainly is odd)
Eat his hat
(Calls himself God)

[Bridge]
Would you look at that
(Raise an eyebrow)

[Outro]
Somehow….
(Lost all know-how)
There we go
(Blended in…)
Into a reality (TV show)
Oh no! (Oh, no, no, no)
Woe (woe, woe, woe)

ABOUT THE SONG

The song “Eyebrows” is a satirical and surreal reflection on the absurdity, ego, and spectacle of the Trump presidency — conveyed through irony, minimalism, and repetition. Here’s an interpretation of each section and how it relates to Trump’s time in office:

[Refrain]

Imagine that
(Certainly is odd)
Love’s a spat
(Calls himself God)

This sets a tone of disbelief and irony:

• “Imagine that” echoes the public’s ongoing shock or fatigue with Trump’s unexpected behavior.

• “Certainly is odd” acknowledges how abnormal and chaotic his presidency often felt.

• “Love’s a spat” might refer to how Trump framed many relationships — whether international, political, or personal — in combative terms, even with allies.

• “Calls himself God” critiques his narcissism or messianic self-image, echoed in statements where he claimed to be “the chosen one” or boasted in hyperbolic terms.

[Bridge]

Would you look at that
(Raise an eyebrow)

This is a nod to the public reaction — often stunned or skeptical.

• The raised eyebrow symbolizes constant disbelief, as Americans watched presidential norms erode or turn into spectacle.

• It’s also a callout to the viewer, as if watching from the sidelines in stunned silence.

[Break]

Somehow…
(Lost all know-how)
There we go
(Blended in…)
Into a reality (TV show)

Here’s the heart of the critique:

• “Lost all know-how” captures the governance failures and erosion of institutional expertise.

• “Blended in” points to how the line between politics and entertainment blurred.

• “Into a reality (TV show)” explicitly references Trump’s history in reality television, implying his presidency itself became an unscripted, chaotic, ratings-obsessed performance — style over substance, spectacle over governance.

Refrain Repeats

The second refrain doubles down, changing “Love’s a spat” to “Eat his hat,” possibly:

• Referring to humiliation or absurd self-confidence (“he’d eat his hat before admitting fault”),

• Or satirizing the extremity of some of his claims and the media’s credulity.

[Outro]

Somehow…
(Lost all know-how)
There we go
(Blended in…)
Into a reality (TV show)
Oh no! (Oh, no, no, no)
Woe (woe, woe, woe)

The repetition of “Oh no!” and “Woe” shifts from satire to lamentation.

• It’s no longer just a joke — there’s genuine anxiety and grief.

• It suggests that what began as disbelief or satire became real and damaging, with consequences for democracy, truth, and trust.

Summary

“Eyebrows” distills the Trump presidency into a surreal, biting commentary on:

• Narcissism and divine delusion

• Chaos and anti-intellectualism

• The collapse of truth into entertainment

• The public’s stunned passivity (“raise an eyebrow”) while it all happened

It’s a compact protest song — somewhere between Beckett and Broadway — built from disbelief and dread.

Song inspired by Trumpenomics: The Decline of the US

From the album “Raise“

Also found on the album “Reggae Entrée“

The Human Induced Climate Change Experiment