Joe's Got Some Explaining to Do

Joe's got some explaining to do

What happened to ending our struggle

Your vote is so sacred

Enter here, our tent has an abundance

We enjoy the merry go round

Like children, we fall off

Thoughts of grandeur to the moon

While we sip water from lead pipes

Watch highways from the living room

Another McDonald's - coming soon

I'll just work there.

You say unemployment going down

What does that matter to me

Should I pat your back

Praise you for a number

I know nothing about

You can't help everyone

I'm sure there's poor white folk

But I'm stuck on the promise

That my little one vote

Can actually shape my future

Give me hope amidst my fear

Brightness in the dark

A reason to cheer

I look outside, new Sun, same day

Cops patrolling my community

Like gladiators in sport

Juiced up Chevy, tatted up no love

They treat us like Afghanistan

At least you helped them out

I mean, they left the country

While we feel trapped

I read no Floyd bill

What's that really about

We are good enough to vote

But provisions are optional

Protection is some-timing

Like my boogie Aunt

What should I tell my kids, Joe

When they ask about that magic vote

I said it would provide promises you spoke

They roll their eyes

As they crack their ramen

From our 1 bedroom hole

I'll tell them I'm sorry

I made a mistake in my vote

Or just keep hope alive

Cast that next vote

Hope and change for better days

I just explained they look the same

Tired of talking to you, Joe

I've said it very plain.