Lyrics
(Verse 1)
Cable news is blaring, another shouting match
Red team versus blue team, a never-ending catch
Talking points and soundbites, facts get lost in the fray
Meanwhile, at the dinner table, tempers start to fray
(Chorus)
Uncle Jim's a "fiscal hawk," hates taxes to the core
Aunt Sue wants better schools, can't take it anymore
They yell about entitlements, the other side's a cheat
But deep down, if they listened, their wants might just meet
(Verse 2)
They both want better roads, healthcare that won't break the bank
A safe community, a chance for their kids to thank
But the politicians promise, the moon and all the stars
While ignoring common ground, leaving deep, emotional scars
(Chorus)
'Cause Jim just wants his money, to go a little further
And Sue wants teachers paid, not overworked and burdened
They rant about the border, the other side's a fool
But both just want security, a life that's safe and cool
(Bridge)
Stuck between two sides, both promising the sun
But leaving out the details, of how it all gets done
Weaving tales of enemies, a constant state of fear
Drowning out the voices, that would make things crystal clear
(Chorus)
Maybe it's not red versus blue, maybe it's a different fight
For candidates that listen, and actually do what's right
Let's ditch the labels, the party lines, the us versus them
Focus on the issues, where common ground can stem
(Outro)
So next time the TV's screaming, and tempers start to flare
Let's hold our politicians accountable, for the burdens that they share
Because maybe, just maybe, beneath the partisan haze
We all want the same things, for a brighter, better daze
