FAWM: "Wait a minute, I'm talking about America"

Wait a minute, I'm talking about America

2 weeks ago by @tippyteapot

NSFW

Wait a minute, I'm talking about America

tippyteapot

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Liner Notes

#folk #firstfruits #nsfw #singersongwriter #girlwithguitar #protest

Not my usual fare and not what I thought would be my first submission this fawm. Strange times. I have been recovering from a chest infection and my voice is a little come-and-go. The title is a line from America the Beautiful, as performed by Ray Charles, from which I also borrowed a few chord progressions.

I did use AI for a little treat at the end of the song.

And away we go!

Lyrics

America, a shame, this farce
you’re bowing down to oligarchs
the world watches on, aghast
hoping this insanity will pass

calling out to Marty McFly
flux your capacitor, aim for the sky
give Biff the boot and kiss him good-bye
good-bye, good-bye, good-bye

America, kindly, what the fuck?
the fascist’s pissing in your cup
blending state and christianity
robbing the poor for the most wealthy

calling out to Marty McFly
flux your capacitor, aim for the sky
give Biff the boot and kiss him good-bye
good-bye, good-bye, good-bye

bigoted bully with a mug shot
who’s a megalomaniacal twat?
shouting Mine! Mine! Mine!
a toddler up past bedtime

the rules to obey are the ones that feel true
you don’t need a preacher to teach them to you
the ones that divide are the devil’s own side
the devil’s just humans with hatred inside

calling out to the blue, white and red
we’ve all had enough of that foul bellend
take back his pulpit and muzzle his lies
Elon can give him a spaceX ride
he can be first to Mars when he resigns
so grab him by the pussy and toss him aside

Comments

@janeg 5d

Priceless! The toddler up past bedtime is very apt.

@bradbrubaker 1w

Good one! From the "America the Beautiful" overlap to the diversions into (well served) ranting. Five stars for using the word "bellend."

@richaaaay 1w

Well done! Super entertaining and fab closing bit. If only…

@willow1 1w

Ohhh Cyndy this is so great!!

@frozenlonesome 1w

Thanks for saying this for all of us. I like the vocal harmonies and enjoyed the upbeat tone of the guitar.

@serene 1w

Absolutely brilliant. You said what we are all thinking 👏. And you made a serious situation funny... Also Marty McFly forever!! Love that bttf reference

@jongoldie 1w

I laughed out loud on some of you lines lol. Great work. Nice to smile given the topic. Cheers

@gardeningangel 1w

Ok, that is one use of AI that I totally approve of. This is brilliant!!! Big folk-punk vibes. Searing yet thoughtful lyrics are so clever and spot-on.

@sheslin 1w

Oh wow! Great call on the chorus - it really hits with that melody - how very not beautiful things are right now. The lyrics are a work of art - you literally got all the shenanigans in there and wove it all together so well. I am calling my son down to listen - he won't listen to my music but he is going to love your song!! Great melody, vocals, lyrical pacing, vibe - I could go on and on. I am going to listen to this about 10 more times. Your musical rantings have soothed my troubled soul - thank you! Would you consider making the song downloadable?

O M G the ending 😆 🙃 😍 👏

Reviews just in ..... this song is gonna be HUUUUUUUUGE!

@carleybaer 1w

Saw the title in the sidebar and had to click and I'm so glad I did! Everything about this—the Back to the Future references, the call-outs, the rhymes, the delivery—is just top-notch. I puked a little at the very end having to hear his voice but at least we agree on how good this song is.

@ductapeguyMod 1w

The call out to Back to the Future is the perfect response to these incomprehensible times.

@freddie13 1w

Good song Cindy...wow you don't hold anything back, but speaking for myself, it's exactly what I and most Canadians are thinking..
Your lyrics are hilarious
Good job

@lemonbrew 1w

Very successful song!

@elltarune 2w

this is so cute in a weird way. it reminds of garfunkel and oates. Love it!

@kadmad202 2w

Oh, I'm laughing so hard! I came across this because I clicked on #firstfruits, but was not expecting this. Maybe not my general idea of first fruits, but oh, it packs a punch and pretty much expresses what so many of us are feeling. The image of Tr*mp and M*sk flying off to Mars in a SpaceX rocket on a one-way trip fills my heart with joy! Very clever - great delivery!

@moonraccoon 2w

Biff – a noun AND a verb!
With sound so big it's yuge

"the devil’s just humans with hatred inside"
So true

@coolparadisoMod 2w

good to hear you! what a clever play on something topical and important. clever right down to bits of the progession.

@jamesacop 2w

Oh so relatable lyrics. Glad someone else had to get out a “fuck that guy” song at least once this year. The “give Biff the boot and kiss him good-bye” line is my favorite.

@anthonykapfer 2w

i’ve been looking forward to hearing your stuff this fawm! this did not disappoint. very current. love the back to the future references. this is real catchy. especially the “goodbye goodbye goodbye” parts. great work