Under The Bus

from Dot Blue Home by Blackjack Rose

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A song focused on the dog eat dog nature of corrupt politics.

lyrics

Verse 1:
Look to your left
Now look to your right.
Who will go down
without a fight?
Which of them will end up
under the bus before they
get to you?

Rats and snakes spread
toxic vitriol.
Ruffled suits, like
ruffled feathers.
You feel cold sweat running
down your neck, ‘cause a
three-hundred pound pigeon
dances on your head.

Chorus:
Justice!
I say we want Justice!
Can justice prevail,
when injustice is made
policy and law?

Freedom!
I say we want freedom!
But can we be free
when the home of the brave
and the land of the free
are no more?

Verse 2:
Consort with deceivers,
and you’ll become one too.
Can’t ever keep your story straight,
can you?
Throw away your heart,
and throw away your soul.
‘Cause you really never cared,
did you?

Become a sycophant,
throw away humanity.
Appease your masters
with your loyalty.
Now you’re nothing more
than an empty suit
left crumpled on the ground
by a passing bus.

(Chorus repeated 2x}

credits

from Dot Blue Home, released October 28, 2021
Written by James Pennington

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Blackjack Rose Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Blackjack Rose is an eclectic mix of musicians and musical styles. Our songs touch upon many genres (prog, pop, indie, alternative, R&B, jazz, rock, gospel etc.), but the band isn't defined by any one label. Each song stands on its own; there is no attempt to mold a song to fit a “sound”. We want our music to be immediately enjoyable and accessible to new listeners, and yet not sound too familiar. ... more

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