[Verse 1]
There is no debate
(Stoking rage and hate)
Telling lie after lie
(As citizens die)
[Bridge]
The hellion
(Screams for rebellion)
[Chorus]
Storm the Capital
(Set them free)
Call us radical
(Can you see?)
[Verse 2]
White nationalism
(Race and sexism)
Pushing pedophilia
(And xenophobia)
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
No solution
(For a broken Constitution)
Watch in awe
(The demise of the rule of law)
ABOUT THE SONG
From January 6 to Today: How Federal Violence and Political Rhetoric Threaten Democratic Stability
On January 6, 2021, thousands of supporters of then-President Donald Trump gathered in Washington, D.C., responding to his calls to “stop the steal” and to pressure then–Vice President Mike Pence and Congress to reject the 2020 election results. Many of these supporters believed the election had been “stolen by emboldened radical-left Democrats.” Following the rally, hundreds of Trump’s followers stormed the U.S. Capitol in an armed attempt to halt the certification of President Joe Biden’s victory — an event widely condemned as a violent rebellion against American democratic institutions.
Today, in his second term, President Trump is pursuing policies and actions that many critics argue are fueling a new wave of political and social confrontation — a tinderbox of grievances that could precipitate further unrest.
One flashpoint has been the deployment of thousands of federal immigration enforcement agents to Minneapolis and other cities and the shootings of U.S. citizens and residents during aggressive operations. These incidents have sparked widespread protests and raised profound questions about the use of force, constitutional rights, and government accountability.
Minneapolis: Federal Enforcement and Fatal Shootings
Since early January 2026, Minneapolis has been a focal point of federal immigration enforcement under the Trump administration’s so-called “Operation Metro Surge.”
Deaths of U.S. Citizens
Renée Nicole Good: On January 7, 2026, an ICE agent shot and killed 37-year-old Minneapolis resident Renée Good, a mother of three, during a federal enforcement operation. Authorities have disagreed on the circumstances, with the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) claiming Good “weaponized her vehicle” and attempted to harm agents. Local officials and witnesses dispute this narrative, and the Hennepin County medical examiner ruled her death a homicide.
Alex Pretti: On January 24, federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti, a 37-year-old intensive-care nurse and U.S. citizen, during a separate encounter. Human Rights Watch and independent video analysis challenge official accounts that Pretti posed a deadly threat, suggesting he was unarmed and assisting others when shot.
Both killings occurred amid a large federal presence and have become symbols of deep tension between federal authority and local communities.
Escalation of Force and Backlash
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz has publicly called for the removal of federal agents and demanded state involvement in the investigations.
Protests against federal enforcement have been robust, with demonstrators condemning the use of lethal force against civilians and the aggressive tactics used in raids.
National political figures across the spectrum — including former presidents and members of Trump’s own party — have criticized the federal response and demanded transparency.
These developments have intensified debates about constitutional rights, the proper role of federal agencies, and the limits of executive power.
A Broader Pattern of Federal Overreach
Critics argue that these incidents are not isolated but part of a broader pattern:
Disregard for Constitutional Norms: The escalation of federal force in civilian cities, especially when local authorities oppose those deployments, raises serious questions about federalism and civil liberties.
Erosion of Trust in Accountability: Federal control over investigations — including limiting state access to evidence — has fueled suspicions of bias and obstruction.
Political Polarization and Rhetoric: Rhetoric blaming “domestic terrorists,” “far-left radicals,” or “violent lawbreakers” is often invoked to justify aggressive policing tactics, but also inflames tensions and undermine democratic norms.
These patterns contribute to alienation, distrust, and polarization — social conditions that do create fertile ground for rebellion, not just from fringe actors but from broader segments of the population who feel disenfranchised or threatened.
From January 6 to Civil Conflict Today?
The Capitol riot began with false claims about the legitimacy of an election and culminated in a direct assault on democratic processes. It was a singular moment that shocked the nation and underscored deep partisan divisions.
Today’s clashes — whether in the streets of Minneapolis or in public discourse — are shaped by ongoing grievances over governance, justice, and the limits of state power.
Whether these tensions will lead to widespread rebellion is uncertain. But the persistent use of force against U.S. citizens, the rhetorical escalation from political leaders, and the deterioration of institutional trust are symptoms of deeper fractures in American society.
Drawing from both the raw, “heavy” B-side of Hey Jude and the intimate White Album version,
these interpretation bridge distortion and restraint.
[Verse 1]
What’s your position
(Do you take a stand)
Of the situation
(Do you understand)
[Bridge]
Have you found…
(Revelation)
[Chorus]
Are things turning ’round
(It’s a revolution)
Tied-up and now bound
(For a revolution)
[Verse 2]
What’s your notion of our nation
(Do you take a stand)
About the ramifications
(Do you understand)
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Have you found…
(Revelation)
It’s a revolution
(MAGA institution)
It’s a revolution
(Need a solution)
It’s a revolution
[Verse 1]
WHAT IS MEANT
BY YOUR MOVEMENT
WHAT EVER IS MEANT
IT’S RADICAL DERANGEMENT
YOUR PRESIDENT
[Refrain]
Movement
(Meant move)
Movement
(Move meant)
[Bridge]
What do we have to prove?
[Chorus]
It’s the hour
(Of our power)
In fact the populous
(Is all of us)
[Verse 2]
YOUR RADICAL LEFT DERANGEMENT
IS BEYOND MY MENTAL ENGAGEMENT
IN ENGAGEMENT! WHAT IS MEANT
BY YOUR MOVEMENT???!?!@?!
YOUR PRESIDENT IN FREEDUMB
(Dum, dee, dum, dum)
[Refrain]
Movement
(Meant move)
Movement
(Move meant)
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
We meant (MOVEMENT!)
[Refrain]
[Outro]
(A move of love)
Movement
(Meant move)
Movement
(Move meant)
… of love….
(A move of love)
Come on over
(Move on over)
Be a lover
[Verse 1]
Skin so white
(Heart so black)
Live for spite
(Lie. Attack.)
[Bridge]
Gonna bust your bubble
[Chorus]
You bring
(Trouble)
We sing
(Rebel)
[Verse 2]
White nationalism
(Heart so black)
Raise my skepticism
(Brains you lack)
[Bridge]
Gonna burst your bubble
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Bring you double
(Rebel)
What we sing
(We’re sure to bring)
Rebel
[Verse 1]
The people say
(“Out of my way”)
The reign of pain
(Can’t remain)
[Chorus]
Is it surprising
(It’s an uprising)
Done mesmerizing
(It’s an uprising)
[Verse 2]
The people say
(“Out of my way”)
Your authority
(Causing poverty)
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
The people say
(“Out of our way”)
You won’t rule the day
(Or dock our pay)
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Uprising
(Of humanity)
Uprising
(Against insanity)
Uprising
(Curb your vanity)
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Uprising
(Of humanity)
Uprising
(Against insanity)
Uprising
(Curb your vanity)
[Verse 1]
You know
(This clown’s gotta go)
Came to a battle of wits
(With a couple twits)
[Chorus]
Ensure selection
(Insurrection)
Civil protection
(Insurrection)
[Bridge]
Democratization
(Of civilization)
Overrule
(The tyrant fool)
Put up a fight
(For the human right)
[Verse 2]
You know it’s so
(This is a real shhh… it show)
Blatant corruption
(Institution)
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Outro]
Realization
(Of civilization)
Overrule
(The tyrant fool)
Put up a fight
(For the human right)
Come! Stand in the light
(Do what’s right)
Come! Shine your light
(Incite insight)
[Verse 1]
Surrounded
(By yes men)
Dumbfounded
(Say amen)
[Chorus]
To begin
(Joseph Stalin)
Begun
(Mao Zedong)
A little Hitler
(Rome’s new fiddler)
In the pulpit
With Pol Pot
[Bridge]
And, so he’ll boast
(He’s with the most)
Hey, country!
(He’s in the company)
[Verse 2]
Fools to the right
(Fools to the left)
No sane in sight
(Full of the daft)
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Outro]
And, so he’ll brag
(Old hot wind bag)
Nation’s got a notion
(He’s in the company)
Of our destiny
(Re-writes history)
The worst of the worst
ABOUT THE SONG
Determining the absolute “worst” tyrant is subjective, but historical analysis often points to dictators responsible for the highest death tolls or extreme brutality. Mao Zedong, Joseph Stalin, Adolf Hitler, and Pol Pot are among the deadliest. Trump has also been associated with policies that contributed to significant loss of life and misery. COVID-era health decisions during his first term, along with RFK Jr.’s policies in his second term, as well as the dismantling of the NIH and withdrawal from the WHO, have all been linked to avoidable deaths and illness. Eliminating or reducing global aid and health programs has likewise been associated with millions of preventable deaths worldwide. “Drill, Baby, Drill” policies result in an additional 7 million deaths a year from fossil fuel air pollution.
[Verse 1]
Absolute, self-serving rule
(By the nation’s ranking fool)
Using pain, fear, and cruelty
(To spew false reality)
[Bridge]
Listen to the tyrant rant
(The bully puppet in the bully pulpit)
[Chorus]
Unjust and absolute
(A typical brute)
And most certainly
(Lack of empathy)
[Verse 2]
The manipulation of man
(Destroying all that he can)
With utter certainty
(The grandest grandiosity)
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Outro]
As he rants
(His pants…)
Are on fire!
(Liar, liar, liar)
No more fears…
(Turn deaf ears)
So we can’t
(Listen to the tyrant rant)
[Verse 1]
Every lie leaves a stain
(On the ledger of the slain)
Hear their shout, hear their plea
(Chains forged quietly)
Promises written in sand
(Bloodied sleight of hand)
Power draped in flags
(Hollow humblebrags)
[Pre-Chorus]
You can bend the truth till it screams
(Build empires out of memes)
But gravity pulls on kings
(On all fragile things)
[Chorus]
After the rant comes the fall
(Every tower, every wall)
After the fire and smoke
(The spell is broke)
No crown survives the light
(No endless night)
[Verse 2]
Courts of mirrors crack
(History answers back)
Fear can flood the square
(But truth is still there)
You can silence a choir
(Build higher barbed wire)
But whispers multiply
(You can’t jail the sky)
[Bridge – Breakdown]
He fed on division
(Precision incision)
But hunger grows thin
(When the crowd won’t give in)
Listen — the people chant
(Not the tyrant’s rant)
[Chorus – Bigger, Harmonized]
After the rant comes the rise
(Open eyes)
After deceit and spin
(We begin again)
No throne stands alone
(Seeds are sown)
[Final Bridge]
But we just can’t…
(We won’t recant)
Listen to the tyrant rant
(The bully puppet in the pulpit)
We turn the page
(Exit the cage)
[Outro]
When he rants
(His chants…)
Fade to air
(Truth laid bare)
No more fears
(New frontiers)
So we can’t
(Listen to the tyrant rant)
[Verse]
(All of us)
We’ll play charades
Masquerade
(Indigenous)
[Bridge]
Whole hearted
(Let’s get this party started)
[Chorus]
An invitation
(To a new nation)
Join our tea party
(It’s simply lovely)
[Verse]
Throwing tea
(Into the sea)
In the name of thee
(… a mutiny)
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Dump a chest?
(Dump the rest)
Dump the trump
(Roasted rump)
ABOUT THE SONG
The Boston Tea Party was a pivotal act of political protest by American colonists against British rule on the night of December 16, 1773. A group of approximately 60 to 150 men, many from the Sons of Liberty, boarded three merchant ships—the Dartmouth, Eleanor, and Beaver—at Griffin’s Wharf. To hide their identities and symbolize their burgeoning “American” identity, they dressed in Native American (Mohawk) attire, using blankets and soot.
[Intro]
Jack fell down…
(And broke his crown)
[Verse 1]
You built your throne on borrowed fear
(Stacked it high with doubt and lies)
Preaching “truth” through a cracked veneer
(While the smoke rose to the skies)
Lies, lies, lies
[Pre-Chorus]
Try to tighten every chain
(Try, try, try to numb the pain)
But the more you push us down—
(The less you will restrain)
[Chorus]
We won’t bow (we won’t drown)
We are fire under your crown
Hear the sound (feel the ground)
Every heartbeat’s breaking out
(Shout!)
Shout!
(Every heartbeat’s breaking out)
You can rule from a tower tall,
But towers fall, they always fall.
When the voices shake this town,
We will rise and break the crown.
[Verse 2]
You drew your lines in shifting sand,
(Called it law, called it fate)
But every wall you raise by hand
(Just becomes a heavier weight)
A heavy wait….
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Verse 3]
You wrote your name across the sky,
(In letters carved from other men)
But history has a sharper eye—
(Recollects the sin you’ve been)
Fed on silence, fed on shame,
(Turning neighbor against friend)
But truth is not a candle flame
(Can’t be smothered in The End)
[Pre-Chorus]
[Chorus]
[Bridge, half-time feel]
No more whispering in the dark
No more waiting for a sign,
We are many, rise, embark
In this moment… it’s our time.
Every voice has made the choice
[Final Chorus, big finish]
We rise…
We rise…
And break the crown.
[Intro]
(Like a lightning bolt)
Revolt!
[Verse 1]
The Redcoats are coming
(Oh, they’re already here)
The populous numbing
(Just to be clear)
[Bridge]
(Like a lightning bolt)
Revolt!
[Chorus]
Are you still there
(Get off your chair)
Meet me on the street
(Revolt to be beat)
[Verse 2]
The Orange coating is coming
(Oh, he’s already here)
The populous numbing
(Overcome with sheer fear)
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Outro]
Dance at the chance
(Like a lightning bolt)
Revolt!
(It’s time to ignite)
And, it just might…
(Be time to explode)
Test your probe
(Like a lightning bolt)
Revolt!
[Intro]
(Resist)
(Feel the current build)
Resist!
[Verse 1]
The drums in the distance
(They’re closer than you think)
A long steady insistence
(Standing at the brink)
The whisper is growing
(It’s under their skin)
The silence in knowing
(It’s wearing thin)
[Bridge]
(Resist)
(Feel the current build)
Resist!
[Chorus]
Are you aware
(Take the dare)
Hold your ground
(Stand unbound)
Voice to voice
(It’s our choice)
Resist their exist
[Verse 2]
The flags may be waving
(But who holds the pole?)
The crowd no longer raving
(So who owns your soul?)
The screen keeps on glowing
(Is it telling what’s true)
The headlines are flowing
(They’re written for you)
[Bridge]
Insist
(Feel the current build)
Resist!
[Chorus]
[Breakdown]
Not with fire
(Not with fear)
Not with rage
(But standing here)
A steady flame
(A steady hand)
A steady voice
(A steady stand)
[Bridge – Intensified]
Play our game
(Demand)
Make the choice
(Understand)
(Feel the current surge)
The urge to resist!
(Resist!)
[Final Chorus – Extended]
Are you still there
(We declare)
Meet in the light
(Not in spite)
Beat by beat
(Heart and feet)
Resist — persist!
[Outro]
Hold the line
(It’s our time)
No, there’s no retreat
(Plant your feet)
Raised fist!
(Feel the current build)
Resist!
(It’s time to insist)
Resist!
[Verse 1]
It takes a lot of thought
(Not to mention discipline)
To be both sword and shield
(Yet humbled… kneeled)
If it’s light that’s sought
(Which I recommend)
Put insight in sight
(And, you’ve put love above)
[Chorus]
If you put up a fight
(Out of love)
How can your might prove right
(Should push come to shove)
[Verse 2]
It takes a bit of time
(Not to mention discipline)
Especially – stop! (and listen)
Don’t become the crime
Bring it into the light
(Right out in plain sight)
When you incite insight
(You’ve put love above)
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
[Outro]
If it’s light that’s sought
(Which I recommend)
Put insight in sight
(And, you’ve put love above)
Bring it into the light
(Right out in plain sight)
When you incite insight
(You’ve put love above)
[Intro, Whispered]
(As for mercy)
Let’s see…
Be careful how you defend
(The wound you tend)
… with blame…
(Does anger fan the flame?)
[Verse 1]
It takes a steady hand
(Not to mention grace)
To draw a boundary line
(Without closing the space)
If truth is what you seek
(Which I recommend)
Let courage be kind
(And strength transcend)
[Chorus]
If you raise your voice
(Out of love)
Let it be by choice
(Like a rising dove)
When the night turns dark
(And the road gets stark)
Get a spark from the heart
(Start)
[Verse 2]
It takes a quiet mind
(Not to mention time)
To answer heat with light
(And not return the crime)
Look straight in the mirror
(See what’s there)
Justice without compassion
(Becomes despair)
[Chorus]
So make your stand
(Out of love)
With an open hand
(Not a tightened glove)
When the push comes hard
(Guard your heart)
But don’t let mercy depart
[Bridge]
Be careful you don’t become
(What you oppose)
Trading one chain
(For different clothes)
Does you love remain?
[Breakdown – Minimal, Bass & Soft Percussion]
Hold the line
(Without the hate)
Close the wound
(Don’t seal your fate)
Justice clear
(Compassion near)
[Final Chorus – Lifted, Full Band]
If you choose to fight
(Out of love)
Let your light be bright
(Shine above)
When the world’s unfair
(Answer care)
Strong — but aware
[Outro]
If it’s light that’s sought
(Which I recommend)
Let mercy begin
(Where grudges end)
Bring it into the light
(Right out in plain sight)
When you unite insight
(You’ve put love above)
[Intro]
Is the tide (turning)
Comin’ in high
(Let’s ride)
Burning
[Bridge]
Let ‘er roll (roll, roll)
[Refrain]
Yes, the tide (is turning)
Comin’ in high
Let’s ride!
(Yearning)
[Bridge]
Let ‘er roll (roll, roll)
[Refrain]
Yes, the tide (is turning)
Comin’ in high
Let’s ride!
(Churning)
[Bridge]
Burning
(With desire)
Take us higher
Let ‘er roll (roll, roll)
[Outro]
Burning
(With desire)
Take us higher
(Higher, higher!)
The rolling tide rides
[Verse 1]
Strength in numbers
(Building resistance)
While his heart slumbers
(Bring resilience)
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
Could this be our hour
(Of power)
As we stand to demand
(Our power)
[Verse 2]
Faith in our fellow man
(Help to understand)
While their flames fan
(Take command)
[Bridge]
[Chorus]
[Bridge]
Pow! (er)
Let our power tower
[Outro]
It’s our time to chime
(Our hour of power)
In our prime time
(Our hour of power)