Battle Hymn of the Republic - Modified for Relevance | Don Caron

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NEW LYRICS for THE BATTLE HYMN OF THE REPUBLIC
by Don Caron
There’s been a lot of talk about protecting our rights,
the right to keep and bear the arms that we’ll need for the fight.
And while we’ve clung to that amendment with all of our might
other rights have been withdrawn.
The right to representative democracy is done.
It is money that’s selecting all the candidates who run.
It is money buying policies that impact everyone,
and we fell for the con.
Tyranny just overthrew you.
Your gun’s no use ‘cause they outdrew you.
But you don’t realize it do you,
that the truth is now long gone.
Our leaders passing laws that only benefit the rich:
They take our last resources with a clever bait and switch.
HMOs and banks and corporate CEOs that they enrich,
and that’s what’s going on.
Most voters favor tighter regulations on the banks,
and taxes for the billionaires but they just say, “No thanks!"
‘Cause that, of course, is socialism, you fill in the blanks,
but it’s you they prey upon.
Don’t let the party platform fool you.
Excuse us for a moment while we school you.
You can’t let partisanship rule you,
or the madness will go on.
Our right to privacy is gone. Devices are the spies.
For government surveillance, those are now the ears and eyes.
They use the corporate data - no subpoenas, no surprise,
and still, we don’t catch on.
You can now be fired for expressing what you think,
whether you’re at work or doing dishes in your sink.
Your union cannot help you, they fell prey to doublethink.
They lost the marathon.
You decide who’s gonna rule you
Look beyond the red and blue
to find a way you can cut through
the corruption that lives on.
You have no right to education if among the poor.
And if you try, a life of debt is what you have in store
Education is related to the years you are good for,
and those years are soon gone.
Corporations freely do their business as monopolies.
They are poisoning the planet and they do just as they please.
Destroying the free market while they spread like a disease,
as they keep marching on.
No longer can we just stick to the
party politics due to the
fact that they are out to screw ya
and that you can count on.
Fifty companies provided all the news in ’84.
Now there’s only six - it's 44 less than it was before.
A media consensus now exists for every war,
and the wars go on and on.
There’s a way we can recover if we wake up and get smart.
It will be a long slow process but a step is still a start.
Instead of choosing from the menu, we must order a la carte
’til the party power is gone.
We’re the ones who hold the power.
This has to be our finest hour.
We’re the ones we must empower,
so the truth goes marching on.
HISTORY OF THE SOURCE MATERIAL
The "Battle Hymn of the Republic", also known as "Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory" to people who don't live in the US, was written by American writer Julia Ward Howe using the tune of "John Brown's Body."
Howe’s lyrics were penned in November of 1861, and first published in The Atlantic Monthly in February 1862. The song links the judgment of the wicked at the end of the age (Old Testament, Isaiah 63; New Testament, Rev. 19) with the American Civil War. Since that time, it has become an extremely popular and well-known American patriotic song.
Kimball's battalion was dispatched to Murray, Kentucky early in the Civil War, and Julia Ward Howe heard this song during a public review of the troops outside Washington D.C. on Upton Hill, Virginia. Rufus R. Dawes, then in command of Company "K" of the 6th Wisconsin Volunteer Infantry, stated in his memoirs that the man who started the singing was Sergeant John Ticknor of his company. Howe's companion at the review, The Reverend James Freeman Clarke, suggested to Howe that she write new words for the fighting men's song. Staying at the Willard Hotel in Washington on the night of November 18, 1861, Howe wrote the verses to the "Battle Hymn of the Republic." Of the writing of the lyrics, Howe remembered:
"I went to bed that night as usual and slept, according to my wont, quite soundly. I awoke in the gray of the morning twilight; and as I lay waiting for the dawn, the long lines of the desired poem began to twine themselves in my mind. Having thought out all the stanzas, I said to myself, "I must get up and write these verses down, lest I fall asleep again and forget them." So, with a sudden effort, I sprang out of bed and found in the dimness an old stump of a pen which I remembered to have used the day before. I scrawled the verses almost without looking at the paper."

[@rockweedgirl]

This is the 10th time I've watched this in the past 18 hours, and now I go directly to crying and goosebumps, do pass go, do not laugh, and yet I still can't stop watching. I've been saying for years, Big Brother is here and he is us. (needless to say I don't feed the monster with smart phone videos.....it's the least I can do....Big Brother sure doesn't look like what I expected).

[@wagonstation3709]

I agree--I can watch these over and over and the frustration at having such a loser in the highest position with his yes men.... And I alternate between chills, tears, anger .....and wondering how long until this is past tense? Will we ever be normal again?! This can't be real-- it has to be a terrible "Twilight Zone" episode!

[@davegreene8588]

Big Brother is not US! He/It is the combined "right"-wing that the song refers to

[@rockweedgirl]

@@davegreene8588 That would be reassuring, except that if our devices are the ears and eyes, I don't know how we can deny our involvement, however unintentional or unaware we may be.

[@ParodyProject]

@@rockweedgirl I think I have a new advocate. Cool!

[@rockweedgirl]

@@wagonstation3709 given the current viral twist to the story, one can wish it was all a bad fever dream!

[@spiritpath7]

Excellent! Truth revealed in appropriate song! Thank you! Vote for justice and our democracy, folks! Love-Light!

[@EElgar1857]

That 1000 people gave this a "thumbs down" is proof of how sick our country is.

[@yunnailavayen5574]

🤔🤔40%+ of USA is EXTREMELY GULLIBLES AND DANGEROUS!!'

[@lindamaemullins-wr1jg]

Cry baby REPUBLICANs that suffer from STOCKHOLM syndrome -I Know

[@cireeksad2126]

yup....those left wing loonies are sure doing a good job of lying cheating and stealing. The 3 bulwarks of their twisted path to the future of not only America but the world. Go get'm guys!!! You elitist snobs at Davos are the future we need and desire!!! ......i will rely on my Faith......with a bit o' the second to protect my rights...

[@wesliepowell5698]

40K thumbs 👍!

[@skunkjobb]

It's the 750 billionaires in the country and a few of their spouses.

[@morenamontalvo8199]

You sir are true Patriot thank you for your hard work you're awesome!!🇺🇲😎✌️🇺🇲

[@FullMetal8192]

This is the kind of Unity that we need. "Look beyond the Red and Blue." Is my favorite line.

[@tizianarodriguez2896]

Mine too

[@auroramcbride1688]

"Education is related to the years you are good for." Damn that's such a powerful line. As someone who grew up in poverty and went to public school in Iowa who is constantly learning just how much I don't know every day, this rings true.

[@theociba3762]

you and me both...this line grabbed me too.

[@azelfdaboi5265]

I feel real bad for your state seeing the path it's taken

[@leahwestrum6875]

@Aurora McBride where in Iowa did you grow up if I may ask? Central Iowa raised-native here.

[@auroramcbride1688]

@@leahwestrum6875 Mitchellville, a small town about 20 minutes outside of Des Moines.

[@pieapp4652]

What does it mean?

[@matthiasvancampen3770]

Saw this first time 3 years ago. Saw it 5 times then, saw it 5 times now. I don't know how I could forget to click the like button. Simply amazing!

[@JGLy22086]

Very appropriate today in 2024. Sad. Patriotism before politics!

[@MollieRalston]

I hope everybody in our country hears this song. It was all beautifully worded 🥲

[@reginaldwelles7265]

2:33

[@georgesheffield1580]

Many are too stupid and obstinate to understand

[@debbieblakesley2660]

He is Genius! RIP

[@natebug1976]

Great use of one of America's favorite melodies. Fantastic work. This needs more recognition

[@corawolfe7407]

I love the tone the harmonizing gives this song. It's quality I've never heard before in any song. I also love the small bit of hope given at the end of the song, like a light at the end of a long dark tunnel. Definitely one of my favorite songs you uploaded. Love you

[@gamkal7231]

This is absolutely brilliant. I've posted it twice in the past year. We need to form choirs to memorize it and march everywhere singing it!

[@m.k.c.5212]

This song must be played non-stop from every mountain and hilltop in the USA during the coming years for the foreseeable future.

[@sudcciv6443]

This song brings tears to my eyes, and a child down my spine EVERY TIME I HEAR IT!

[@dsmith9412]

This brought tears to my eyes. I grieve for what is happening in our country.

[@charleskennedy9959]

Amen

[@Mirage63]

That's the problem: it's NOT your country.

[@dsmith9412]

Jens Müller 2 years later and I’m still grieving for our country. And yes, it’s mine as much as yours.

[@TheEvertw]

Not "Is Happening". "Has Happened". The dictatorship of Trump has only made clear how things really are. In the US, the voice of the people has not mattered since 1960. Only the voice of the rich has determined policy since then. Regardless of which party had the power. It is called "CORRUPTION". #represent.us.

[@prisondude]

I'm honestly happy America is coming down its the worst country

[@bethanyboydart572]

This song just becomes more relevant as the years drag forward... we're closer and closer to the edge every day now.. ❤ thank you for singing for the people ❤

[@Tomeleck]

Wait a minute. This is billed as "Parody". It's definitely not a parody. It's the truth sung to the tune of the Battle Hymn of the Republic.

[@Paya0321]

They only tell that to the Republicans.

[@mrwaterschoot5617]

sorry a parody is something true and we laugh be we see don caron and his dopple gangers or was that of him in disguise to save on helpers payroll. in second grade version of parody project for the battle hymn of the so called republican party. it goes back to the 1960s when corporal punishment was allowed at home at public school and catholic school glory glory haleijuia (sp?) teacher hit me with a ruler glory glory had a lou ya teacher slapped my butt with a paddle. glory glory halle you ya. or something like that. red skelton said best good night may god bless and the devil miss and may he never try again.

[@TWATL1]

No no no it’s a “parody”, this isn’t true. Our government would never do this to us uh go our president and the 1%…yay…

[@mrwaterschoot5617]

@@TWATL1 just look at the mess the trumpster is in . or alex jones way to much fake news and narcissistic lies and how they change the lies as the wind blows.

[@Harlem55]

The term parody is used where one takes a song and rewrites the lyrics as to insert a different shade or nuance of meaning from the original. This is typically done to pay musical homage to the original in its own right, and to make use of musical device dating from the romantic period (roughly middle 1800s-early 1900s ). While some parodies are humorous or satire, not all are necessarily intended to be so. Parody and scherzo were commonly used as political devices from the era of the original 13 colonies. (This sort of thinv is backdrop from which many patriotic songs in the American repritoire were composed.)

[@zeldamarkedlink]

This is 5 years old. AND still relevant for even today. Like damn.

[@creeib]

Especially relevant ❤

[@Prefungal3]

5 years is a very short time on political scene ... Unless, you know, revolution happens ...

[@h.g.buddne]

It'll be relevant in 10 years from now. Unfortunately 😢

[@simplyntense]

i refuse @@h.g.buddne

[@alexalmirall2241]

It's been relevant for more than 60 years

[@sonyahannah]

Every facet of this singer/writer/performer/critic/analyst reflects both his brilliance and the flaws of our society. Bravissimo! Just one more reason that I love a capella singing and "virtual choirs."

[@trinaholman4083]

I spent the first half century of my life hearing my parents generation asking; "How could the German people have allowed it to happen"? Now I listen to my German husband (we are both immigrants to Australia) asking; "How could the American people allow this to happen"?

[@ParodyProject]

Exactly!

[@WolfivyAura]

maybe because one side was united by hate while the other side squabbled among themselves and encouraged splitting up their votes among multiple parties? just a thought

[@garypranzo9334]

@netwitch56 It's True, Evil is way more organized

[@perrymasonxix5954]

@@garypranzo9334 there's also a saying.... A wolf dressed in sheep's clothing.... He then walks in the sheep fold completely undetected.

[@dianeowen5258]

Trina - heartbreaking for sure. It will soon be over and the US can clean, repair and rebuild....we hope.

[@ouchsp]

This is so relevant to 2022! Never stop singing the truth Don! Excellent work on, and on, and on!

[@carynsellers8552]

I still watch and listen to this at least weekly For a year Unfortunately it never gets old . I have sent it to everyone I know and they have done same and on and on It’s never been a more important message It just keeps getting worse by the minute The music somehow soothes me . Your incredible talent and beautiful voice and uncanny ability to put these words together. Better than all of the talking heads put together

[@elgieswift3498]

Parody Project, you are an amazing... men. Big range of voice, too. You are providing a great service for our country. Fight with humor.

[@carynsellers8552]

The harmonies are just beautiful, this guy is such a talent

[@browneyedbitch62]

I find it hard to believe that it's just one man. Every one I've seen is excellent and I have been binge watching and then watching some a more than once this is 1 of them

[@carynsellers8552]

It’s on my playlist. I ‘ve listened to it so many times I’ve memorized the whole thing. And a few of the different harmonies

[@QUICKBOOKS1]

@@browneyedbitch62, Same here. I thought it was a pair of twins, at least.

[@jakescribner9986]

Heavy use of pitch correction, his voice don’t sound like that. But the writing is absolutely amazing

[@bobbermichaels8067]

totally right on

[@TheThailightZone]

"Let's be absolutely clear. America is an oil company, with an army" George Carlin

[@marlinweekley51]

TheThailightZone Rockefeller brought in armed men to murder miners who dared strike. Carlin had so many observations right.

[@TheThailightZone]

@@marlinweekley51 Carlin was the Oracle of his time

[@curtcoller3632]

Love George, R.I.P.

[@janetpattison8474]

Amen to that.

[@Jugggle]

well said cheers xxx

[@nancyjones6428]

Excellent lyrics and vocals, we should adopt this song as our anthem when faced with such diversity

[@johnscott3363]

This should be our National Anthem from now on.

[@AlexJones-ue1ll]

Damn, this is very well done. Not only on the point, but the quality of the production/editing is top notch as well!

[@dcarey5480]

Dam it. That is so true

[@kronosg8982]

@@dcarey5480 Our nation continues to bleed. We are bleeding out, right now...

[@bookbwitched466]

I have moved past verklempt to tears. This is real & yet we fight each other as they intend. Thank you for always speaking truth. It sooths to know I am not alone.

[@debbell9805]

Watch his earlier version too. Everything he does is excellent.

[@trish59100]

Thank you for sharing your multiple gifts with us again. So much truth brought to us with great talent.

[@michelletait4958]

Wow. I can't believe how insanely good this is. Pure genius. I encourage everyone to spread it far and wide.

[@snuffysmith6058]

Bravo!! Great production, lyrics, and singing all the parts!

[@willwillis5186]

This is beautifully done, and unfortunately every word is true!

[@debdo1960]

When are "we the ppl" going to stand together and tell the government "no"? Nothing will change until we take action as a collective by taking back our power. There is more of us than them!!! Thank you sir for your work in making us aware...in a humorous way 😁 New subscriber here.

[@mperdue12]

Every Day/. Walk the Walk and Often.

[@TheEvertw]

#represent.us

[@jhaluska80]

The lyrics are beautifully written. Maintaining the rhyme scheme and a strong clear message is such rare skill that I relish it whenever I hear it.

[@TheKhopesh]

"Fifty companies provided all the news in ’84. Now there’s only six - it's 44 less than it was before. " "...in '84." '84 1984 George Orwell's "1984". DAMN! That was a slick reference! I just noticed it, and I've listened to this song at LEAST 30 times since I came across it a week ago.

[@oldrrocr]

and truth is only optional... SMH

[@TheKhopesh]

@@oldrrocr It's true, but it was true for 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, and 1987. That he chose 1984 in particular (presumably, with the intent being to reference George Orwell's book) was the clever part.

[@Video7Rose]

THIS is the BEST ONE yet!!! No truer words have ever been spoken or sung! Bravo! Everyone in the United States needs to hear this! Still amazed at and admiring your talent!!

[@marycunningham8466]

and the world

[@gloriabrown4564]

This may not be new but it is definitely accurate for today. Remember to vote and think of your fellow citizens.

[@jenniferwilcox9759]

Thank you for offering a solution (vote and be proactive through policy change).

[@brandontrainor1072]

I clicked on this video thinking, "Modified for relevance? How did they bastardize this song?" Now I'm welling up a bit.

[@thegroovyboi9598]

Voting accomplishes nothing anymore At this rate Only blood will change things

[@Wurmfist]

vote for what? A corrupt party that wants to take your personal property and rights or a corrupt party that wants to take your personal property and rights?

[@gamkal7231]

@@Wurmfist Only b/c Americans will only vote Repub or Dem as a rule, thinking their vote is wasted otherwise. But the truth is, it's wasted BOTH ways. We've got to wake up and change that, as they said. It's way past time to flush both parties down the toilet.

[@thespaceinbetween9356]

From 4 years ago and now more relevant than ever! Brilliant thank you ❤️

[@MrRailden]

I expected a fun little parody song, but this is so well done, a beautiful song with all the harmonies and soulful lyrics too! Well done, Sir!

[@hippiegirl58]

Thank you once again. "We hold these truths to be self evident." You nailed it with your brilliant lyrics. So glad you put the responsibility for change on the American people. I wish these truths would be more self evident to non-thinking people. Bravo Parody Project!!

[@ParodyProject]

Thanks for the great comment, Amy!

[@hippiegirl58]

You are so welcome. I only speak the truth. I wish i knew how to post a heart emoji.

[@hippiegirl58]

Thank you so much. I appreciate all the info.

[@LisaHumble]

❤

[@janmay4598]

You've done it once again .... fabulous! Thank you~

[@mylifemark2747]

wow that was deep. thoughts people should discuss, instead of leaving it up to a leader to decide for them.

[@johnwattdotca]

Excellent, beautiful vocals, wonderful harmonies with very strong lyrics that speak of the totality of America.

[@beaudyk]

I am just amazed at your harmony with yourself...6 levels! You are amazing.

[@coreythompson978]

The truth is the madness and foolishness will end.... Thank God for that....

[@Tomeleck]

@Oma Cool Militia.

[@Dunbardoddy]

Good luck to the people of the USA, you deserve so much better.

[@mattslater4605]

Nailed it - it’s unfortunately not parody though, it’s elegantly harmonised godawful truth and I wish your message heard far and wide. The same con is now playing in the UK

[@trinaholman4083]

Bloody genius, you are mate. Singing the obvious to the deluded and the willfully politically blind. Thank you.

[@gidmalu]

Thank you for this; it is one of the most clear explanations of many of the problems we currently face.

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

Wow! I’ve listened to this 4X so far and I have a feeling that’s going to stack up to the ceiling! The lyrics hit right where you intended them to….mind, heart and patriotism (NOT in any order, equally important!) What in earth would be the first step toward taking the country back? I’m not savvy on politics, but I’m certainly more than willing to start that long, slow process to do it! We’re ALL swimming in a vat of deceit, shell games and disgust in what’s happening to the once-proud, standing tall. Envied, respected and admired….but now we’re a country divided and we cannot stand as “one nation” unless we’re ALL IN THE FIGHT! Someone out there must have a reasonable idea of where to begin - LET’S START standing, united, ready for the battle!! 📣😀📣😃. ❤️🐈

[@carldori6172]

Superb - thanks from a Scotsman in Europe. I hope your voters listen to this.

[@GreatDayEveryone]

I was a minute in when I realized it’s only one guy!!! This was great

[@crocadillius6418]

Wow, I didn’t notice till I saw this!

[@lorianngrilley-jamroz7631]

THE LAST VERSE SAYS IT ALL!! 4:06 on...(WE'RE THE ONES WHO HOLD THE POWER!! THIS MUST BE OUR FINEST HOUR!! WE'RE THE ONES WE MUST EMPOWER, SO THE ~TRUTH!!!~GOES MARCHING ON, & ON & ON!!~(To ALL generations AFTER US!!!) may God (of your understanding) help us ALL!!!

[@stormwatcher59]

"May your god go with you" ~ Dave Allen (I love his comedy)

[@Tomeleck]

Might need that entire list of amendments as weapons though.

[@ernestwilson35]

I just want express how much I enjoyed listening to their voices. They are wonderful singers. I think they are awesome!

[@dawnsimons118]

Right on ! Truth words .! Appreciate your courage so much . You rock . If your not too busy consider running for office !

[@emog9910]

Consider me 'schooled'! Very entertaining and even more applicable to our sad plight. I love it, thank you!!

[@CynthiannaMatthews]

Fantastic! As the original Battle Hymn of the Republic led a nation into a war to end slavery, let's hope this version leads us to fight against the slavery of the oligarchs... Power to the people, not the corporations!

[@elsagrace3893]

Terressa Kennedy how can the people expect corporations to pay tax when they aren’t willing to pay tax? What is this shit? If you travel to some countries you will see what nice things our taxes provide for us. Otherwise your pretty much ignorant and take it for granted.

[@JudgeJulieLit]

@Terressa Kennedy All of those (and the COVID-19 pandemic) are interstate, national and international issues, and so require as well a federal response and authority.

[@MrDaiseymay]

SCARE MONGERING FROM THE MAD LEFT

[@65minimom]

Only in 4th grade history, truth is & always has been, follow the money.

[@gamkal7231]

@Oma Cool Um... exactly what she, and the song, are saying.

[@tammysmart4486]

I have shared this with soooooo many people. I can't thank you enough for having perfect information to be shared ,,and beautiful harmony.

[@jamisonsmith5216]

The harmonies and arrangement are so beautiful!

[@antoinettemerenda3509]

I look forward to his parodies. He’s so good. He’s right on whether or not you agree with the partisan politics.

[@ginariffe5525]

Bravo!! You nailed it again! You've lifted my hopes once again. It seems when I'm in deep despair you bring on the truth and drag me from my depths ! Thank you, thank you, thank you!

[@stevejordan7275]

A lot of the brilliance here is in the mixdown, but some composer did a superb job of arranging the parts, and the vocalist did an outstanding job of *singing* them. And it's topical, too! Outstanding work. And if this is all Don's work, so much the more impressive. Keep it up!

[@ireneverso5340]

Brilliant and always on the mark ! Sad that nothing has changed in the last 12 months!

[@celesteannlopezcastillo2058]

I don't know which I love more, your clever lyrics or ear-candy harmonies. Thanks for this!

[@mollymalone4259]

Brilliant! They say more and more people are waking up. Hope it's true. Thank you for your superb contribution.

[@RD9_Designs]

Still absolutely brilliant! You sing truth so beautifully! I've seen this before and still love it!

[@moscubagrum5027]

Don is an amazing musician and brings us great messages and smiles with that skill.

[@scottlippmann8374]

This should be our new nation anthem. It is the truth!!

[@arthurwalczak766]

I’m sorry that this is a year late and I mean no rudeness by this but your wrong the star spangled banner is the most powerfully patriotic song we have and then maybe the actual Battle Hymn of Republic

[@Harley08]

The whole truth and nothing but the truth.

[@Harley08]

Arthur Walczak

[@harriethoyt8632]

@@arthurwalczak766 this should definitely be our anthem especially now honestly

[@revbobmartin]

Only after the hatefully hypocritical xenophobic bigoted corrupt Demonrats are out of office.

[@hopsta5628]

Another brilliant video, it must be a lot of work for you and I appreciate the effort you must put into each of them.

[@davidschmidt6013]

FANTASTIC arrangement. and ALL THE FACTS ARE SOOOO TRUE!!! ESPECIALLY THE BANKING AND THE MONOPOLIES!! THE govt. acts like it is distressed at the monopolies but it is they who let them grow so powerful. GREAT ARRANGEMENT, well-delivered!! Wish I'd found this a long time ago!! More, please!!

[@marybrown7203]

I loved this two years ago. It's still great.

[@gladyslustgirdle3004]

All strength to your arm, Gentlemen. Frankly, the last twenty years of American history makes me want to cry.

[@gamkal7231]

I'd say since Reagan. That's when deregulation of all the greedy folks began!

[@tamarrajames3590]

Love it! But I must say I am also saddened by the truth of your words here. The truth is that frightened people are willing to give up rights and freedoms for the promise of security, what they forget is that once a right is lost you never get it back again. You have a keen insight to where the truth lies in these matters.well done as usual. 🖤🇨🇦

[@ParodyProject]

Thank you Tamarra, I always look forward to your feedback!

[@kandimegahan7844]

I shared it on FB with three descriptives: Humorous. Sobering. Scary.

[@perrymasonxix5954]

The trump-turds think king Donald is going to lead us to the promised land. Just like Moses in the Old Testament.

[@leealexander3507]

But no one asked my permission. I'd have said no thanks. I risk my life daily on the job (self employed) and am comfortable with a certain level of risk.

[@carolprice1389]

Allot of people weather believe the lies then the truth.

[@LauraRessinger-kx5xp]

These guys are amazing! Their voices mix beautifully on this, and I love the lyrics. Keep going, guys!

[@georgesmith4509]

Best wishes from Australia. A bloody good piece.

[@pascaledominique170]

This moved me to tears. And I have sent it to my congressional representative

[@russyeatman5631]

Right on.

[@bottlesparks1024]

I keep sharing this. THIS IS AMAZING! PLEASE KEEP IT UP!

[@pgc4sean]

H. A. Sparks I'm sharing this with as many people as I can.

[@roryschweinfurter2601]

AMEN TO THAT!!!!

[@laurencelafrance5235]

This was extremely well done and hit a lot of very vital parts including the need to ignore party politics and focus on who is pulling the strings . No progress happens until Citizens United is repealed.

[@nodeins1848]

United we stand. Divided we fall.

[@DutchJoan]

Fine piece of music and sharp lyrics. Always a pleasure to watch and listen to

[@blessall4ever]

Not one day passes where i am not praying for the American people to be strong, to get up and fight for your rights. The world needs it! Thank you PP for your constant reminders. Best wishes, Ma♥

[@OGSnipezTheKing]

This honestly makes me sad what has happened over the years. This beat alone made me tear up and realize how much people did for this country to protect it and were just throwing it all away. They didn't deserve this. We don't deserve this.

[@gamkal7231]

Sadly, I guess we do deserve it b/c we've been such dupes, letting the media - which the billionaires have entirely bought up as it says - divide us over piddly-poo while indeed, they deregulate everything and destroy all our rights. They're always working on pocketing our Social Security, Veteran's Benefits and what little we have left. Russell Brand's does a great job exposing a lot of that on utube too.

[@eddieboggs8306]

Reminds me of Queen's Bohemian Rhapsody.

[@EmilyWilkie-323]

Always a great treat to hear the clever ways you always deliver the bad news !! You "tell it like it is so sane people get the real picture" !! Thank you !!

[@rollespil1000]

A statement in favor of human decency, and against the tribal horror of partisan politics. Bravo!

[@ParodyProject]

Well said!

[@patsylvest]

I am probably not the only one who had to sing with the group. Beautiful harmony, sad truths. You ended on a hopeful note. But hope needs a leader, and honestly, I don't see anyone with the courage. We have a tyrant in the making. Who will stand up to him and his tribe?

[@stormwatcher59]

Having the words on the screen makes it easy to sing along! :) However, regarding the "tyrant in the making and his tribe" please don't give up. We need you.

[@davewade2041]

Pat Sylvest I stand up to the orange menace every day!

[@rainbowwriter672]

Pat Sylvest Sadly, i think Kim Jong Un will stand up against him.

[@elsagrace3893]

Bernie is pretty good. He Traveled to Kentucky to work up resistance to Mitch McConnell and he has promised to keep it up!

[@jannickehammarlund3431]

Pat Sylvest so very true. Hope your people will makta better election this time🍀

[@mek2995]

Brilliant! And amazingly written. I wish all radio stations played this song- music is such an accessible way to make people think ☮️

[@joancairns9846]

This is the first parody I heard and the truth and importance of the lyrics struck me. Now, having listened to it probably 50 or more times, I am really impressed by the intricacies of the parts, the timing, changes of which guy sings what when is pretty amazing. It must have been a heck of a job planning that all out. You are one extremely talented person.

[@corlandashiva2710]

When they sang "as they keep marching on" i saw in my head the hammer and sickle marching as per The Wall by Pink Floyd. Fitting.

[@neilforbes416]

It is always said that true words are spoken, or in this case, sung in jest. The words expressed here are true of America, but not just in the current climate. These words sum up America through ALL its history!

[@bethy-lou3307]

I've been a fan since this started. This brilliant man's name is Don Car on. An amazing resume´ and talent. I give him kudos along with all due respect.

[@carolinecorman1716]

Woah. I can’t believe how good this song is.

[@jeffryblackmon4846]

Super! You have expressed in song what America is thinking.

[@karinbarger9192]

Parody Project Yay! I needed a 'fix' from you! Truth you sing,Don!

[@Frogggisimo]

The culture war is a distracting us from the class war

[@hshlom]

This video is even more relevant than it was when it first came out 6 years ago!

[@KM-dk5gn]

Truth. Even more relevant a year later during this lockdown.

[@KMMOS1]

Magnificent! Ideas! Enunciated with grammatical correctness! Forward, sing! two, three, four

[@deborahseaman8470]

❤😂 5 years later and more relevant than ever, THANK YOU, This is becoming a classic and I come back to share it again and again!

[@vitoamorelli]

Not to belittle the content...but as a songwriter I really like his ability to write and rhyme and how he can harmonize so well with himself...its not as easy as it looks....

[@123dracorex]

This is wonderful. It shows that things are bad really bad. However it also shows that all is not lost. So thank you guys.

[@kathykumer5427]

I so Appreciate you and your work, it helps me through these hard times.

[@sherimcdaniel3491]

My friend, I am so amazed by you. You harmonise so perfectly with “the other guys” it’s truly mind boggling! What a gift you’ve been blessed with and I thank you for sharing!!!