Occupy (Lullaby Parody Happy Reggae Mix)
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So with the one year anniversary of the occupy movement, I thought that I would contribute something to the current political conversation. Ta-da!
A few personal thoughts about the whole Occupy thing. I find myself more or less in alignment with Roger Ebert. I sympathize with the plight of most Occupiers. Having experienced my share of lay-offs, I absolutely know the stress and anxiety of being without a job while trying to make ends meet. However, as a means to actually improve one’s present situation, Occupy tactics just seem to be wildly impractical and kind of silly, particularly while having to pay bills and support a family. Camping in front of office buildings with protest signs just ain’t going to get you a raise or a job. My intent was to convey these sentiments through the music. A little bit of serious mixed with some silly. Anyway, the lyrics are a parody to Shawn Mullins’ “Lullaby” from the 90s. I was originally planning on creating more of a straight forward parody, perhaps using a karaoke track of the original, but Jeris’ reggae instrumental is a lot more fun. And throwing in some stuff from SpinningMerkaba just seemed appropriate… :) LYRICS They let me go just the other day 10 years Earned me one week severance pay They’ll still throw their office party Though I’m no longer there. Hung out to dry, I try to act like I just don’t care But a tough face alone Won’t pay the rent I can tell that it won’t be long Before my last dime is spent Broken down, I hang my head to cry When a friend comes by and says to me Why don’t we go camp out tonight and Occupy, occupy Why don’t we go camp out tonight and Occupy, occupy Occupy We set up camp Inside the city On Wall Street with cameras all around It might look glamorous on TV But it’s anything but pretty It’s not as easy as it seems to stand our ground. ‘cause we’re camping on the sidewalk And I haven’t showered in weeks. On a slab of concrete It’s hard to get much sleep. It’s hard work just sleeping through the night and Occupy, occupy It’s hard work just sleeping through the night and Occupy, occupy Occupy I told my friend I ain’t so sure About this place I think I’ll just head home and Find another job that pays. He said, We might not have a plan, But signs and sleeping bags will eventually take down the man. Trust me… Everything’s gonna be all right if we just Occupy, occupy Everything’s gonna be all right if we just Occupy, occupy Occupy
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