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[Verse 1]
\nThis guy is really lame
\nIs he even sane
\nWe’ll never be the same
\nAfter this heavy reign<\/p>\n

[Chorus]
\nStandards have drifted too far
\nWe’ve gotta raise the bar
\nGiven the give and take
\nWe’ve gotta raise the stakes<\/p>\n

[Verse 2]
\nHis brain is really lame
\nMust’ve gone insane
\nWe’ll never win this game
\nAfter his brutal reign<\/p>\n

[Chorus]
\nStandards have drifted too far
\nWe’ve gotta raise the bar
\nGiven the give and takes
\nWe’ve gotta raise the stakes<\/p>\n

[Bridge]
\nInstead of praise
\n(The bar must be raised)
\nShocked and dazed
\n(For days and days)<\/p>\n

[Chorus]
\nStandards have drifted too far
\nWe’ve gotta raise the bar
\nGiven the give and takes
\nWe’ve gotta raise the stakes<\/p>\n

[Outro]
\nShocked and dazed
\n(For days and days)<\/p>\n

ABOUT THE SONG<\/p>\n

The song \u201cThe Bar\u201d<\/strong> 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\u2019s time in office:<\/p>\n

[Verse 1 & 2: “This guy is really lame \/ Is he even sane”]<\/strong><\/h3>\n

These lines question both Trump\u2019s competency<\/strong> and mental fitness<\/strong>, echoing widespread concerns expressed during his presidency \u2014 including by former officials, psychologists, and foreign leaders.<\/p>\n