Escaping in the Music

verse 1
We are shackled up in headlines,
We are prisoners of the posts.
With the addiction to the outrage,
Our nation’s “good ole days” are ghosts.

verse 2
We no longer recognize our neighbors,
Now all we see are party lines.
How did we get here in this era,
Where politics so much defines?

chorus
I’m escaping in the music,
And putting on my favorite bands.
Ignoring those who feel the need to,
Declare we all live on stolen lands.
Cause I’m escaping in the music,
And turning up my favorite song,
Where the lyrics don’t accuse me,
Of being ignorant or voting wrong.

verse 3
Remember when we all had pride,
And we bled red white and blue?
Remember when the American flag,
Was not viewed as “triggering” too?

verse 4
Do you remember the conversations,
When we could all agree to disagree?
Now we’re losing long-time friendships,
Just because we vote differently.

chorus
So, I’m escaping in the music,
And putting on my favorite bands.
Ignoring those who feel the need to,
Declare we all live on stolen lands.
Cause I’m escaping in the music,
And turning up my favorite song,
Where the lyrics don’t accuse me,
Of being ignorant or being wrong.

bridge
It is sad we’re so divided
and there is no end in sight,
as long as we let politics
Decide who’s wrong and right.
I need some rock n roll to save me,
And be unburdened by what has been.
We are humans needing each other,
Not just Democrats or Republicans.

Outro
Calgon take me away…..
I need to escape…..
please show me the way….
I need some Lynyrd Skynyrd….
And some Kid Rock today!!!!