Dear Democracy

from J. Chris Smith and Belfaster by J. Chris Smith

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So sorry that you slipped and accidentally killed me dead. (We’re so very sorry yeah) No shots fired it was slow, but I’m thinking that it must be said (Just so you know) Authoritari-aristocracy. I really didn’t think it had a thing on me. Send dead flowers labeled “Dear Democracy.” Stones were thrown, pods were cast, there were kittens on the internet. (Oh, what a pretty kitty) Were you under the impression that the caring hadn’t started yet? (Just so you know, it did) So distracted by the shapes and sounds, bet you couldn’t tell your ass from a hole in the ground. Send dead flowers labeled “Dear Democracy.” So, lend me your ear and I’ll sing you a story. Be quick to my side for I haven’t much time. The fix it was in ere the moment we started dreaming. La La, La La, rockabye. All this time were you blind? There were signs there were fascist plots. (Eenie Meenie Mussolini) Big money talks even walks let it vote and tell me what have we got? (What a terrible mess) Aristocrauthoritarian. We’re gonna build a big wall. We’re gonna get things done. Send dead flowers labeled “Dear Democracy.” Rest in pieces Democracy. Oh Dear! Democracy.

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from J. Chris Smith and Belfaster, released October 19, 2022
Chris – Vox + Electric Guitar
Jesse Huebner – Bass Guitar + Electric Guitar + 12-String Acoustic Guitar + Drums + Keys + Percussion
Mixed by Jesse Huebner at Blü Bunny Lounge

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