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The Ballad of the Independent

from Rageonomics by Joe Messina

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A congratulations to the proudly politically inactive. Hope they can hear it with their heads all the way up their asses.

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You’re an independent
And you’ve always been
You don’t like ideology
You don’t fit in

You’re not a democrat
You’re not a repub
You’re not even an American
When push comes to shove

Where do you get the balls
To not have any feelings?
To not have any thoughts
Or political leanings

Independent you’re so brave
I wish I could be you
When the revolution comes
We won’t even see you

‘Cause you
Are an independent

You’re not sure who to vote for
And you never are
Should government wage perpetual war
Or build bridges and parks?

These are tough questions
And I sure don’t blame you
You don’t get involved
Because they’re just trying to game you

Voting doesn’t work
And you sure would know
When you were home Election Day
You sure dealt a blow

The president called
He says he’ll shift gears
‘Cause he’s heard your silence
For all of these years

Because you
Are an independent

You are the smartest
‘Cause you figured out
That both parties suck
So just sit there and pout

It’s hard to make changes
So fuck the whole thing
If one protest didn’t fix it
What good can it bring?

So don’t sign that petition
Or go to that march
Show everyone you see through
This political farce

You see both sides
You noble diplomat
Block everyone on Facebook
Who doesn’t post cats

Because you are an independent
‘Cause you are apathetic
‘Cause you are a moderate
‘Cause you avoid divisive topics of conversation
‘Cause you
Are an independent
An independent
And you’re not helping

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from Rageonomics, released July 12, 2020

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Joe Messina Boston, Massachusetts

I'm a guitarist, singer, and songwriter and I create original music as a solo artist. My music is inspired by hard rock, power pop, and folk.

I am also a member of the band Jackson Moe and backup guitarist for Moni Grace. Formerly with Victoria Watts. ... more

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