In this powerful song Roger McNamee of Moonalice and Doobie Decibel System puts words to what so many are feeling and thinking in the wake of the worst mass killing in U.S. history. The second bridge says it all:
"The time has come
The time has come
The time has come to stand and fight
Not getting shot is a human right
Join us and make a stand
Stand up and hold my hand
Together we’ll make a stand
Stand to be free"
Stand to be free"
Thoughts & Prayers
Words and music by Roger McNamee
News alerts cut through the noise
Bodies broken like fragile toys
Shooters rule another day (while)
Politicians say it’s time to pray
Every day another story
Images both sad and gory
Bullets rule another day (while)
Politicians say it’s time to pray
Chorus
Take your thoughts and prayers
And scatter them across the sea
If thoughts and prayers are all you have
Then stay away from me
Stay away from me
….
Legislators love their guns
In courtrooms gats have mostly won
Ninety people killed each day (while)
Politicians say it’s time to pray
We’re only safe when packing heat
In schools and churches, on the street
The handiwork of the NRA (while)
Politicians say it’s time to pray
Chorus
Bridge
Orlando, Blacksburg, Newtown, DeKalb
Tucson, Red Lake, Charleston, and Flint
Roseburg, Oakland, Santa Monica
Aurora, Columbine, and every town we love
Second bridge
The time has come
The time has come
The time has come to stand and fight
Not getting shot is a human right
Join us and make a stand
Stand up and hold my hand
Together we’ll make a stand
Stand to be free
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