How’d we get here? Well, it all began with Reagan
That’s when the wreckage of the working class was begun
That’s when we told ourselves we’re no-longer-one
When greed is a virtue, it’s the only one
Now it’s thirty years later. You can see what it has done
What’s goin’ on here? Vota! Vota!
Nothing to fear. Vota! Vota!
Yes, we’re still here. Vota! Vota!
The future is here.

Then came the Born Again who never once had to work
Whose greatest charm was bein’ stupid. How could he be a jerk?
That’s when we told ourselves when we disagree
It’s an act of treason if you don’t think like me
Now it’s fifteen years later and the soldiers are still at work
Don’t just sit there. Vota! Vota!
We can get there. Vota! Vota!
Here and everywhere. Vota! Vota!
Show that you care.

Meanwhile, Republicans began to see the writing
On the wall that said their time will soon be up
Like anyone who thinks that they are bound to lose
You look around for any trick or tool you can use
If democracy is theirs, then we’ll just blow it up!
But their time has run out. Vota! Vota!
Don’t sit this one out. Vota! Vota!
Year in and year out. Vota! Vota!
Never count yourself out

No apologies for policies replaced by hatred
Unconsciously or consciously who hates most gets the nod
Every enemy hung in effigy
It feels so good to me, but more importantly
I’m the one true patriot and you are just a fraud!

For crying out loud. Vota! Vota!
Don’t follow the crowd. Vota! Vota!
Yes, passion’s allowed. Vota! Vota!
Do yourself proud!

Now you know how. Vota! Vota!
That was then, this is now. Vota! Vota!
It won’t be long now. Vota! Vota!
Do yourself proud!

How long we’re sleeping, how long we’re sleeping
How long we’re sleeping, how long we’re sleeping

Words, music, recording, and production by Richard Faylor
© Deep Happy Music
richardfaylor@yahoo.com
208-713-4002