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Why Bother?
Atheist Lyrics
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No, nothing's changed, it still remains
The same old fear, the things we hear
I've heard enough, I won't adhere
Why bother voting
It won't do us any good
Octogenarian leaders
I know that there's got to be a way
There's not that much that you or I can say
To make a dent in the land of the free
The darker side of life they never see
Election time is here, but do you care?
It's not our choice, we cannot voice
If they won't hear, the issue's clear
A more modern plan to run this land
The Atheist's song, "Why Bother?" discusses political apathy and the sense of helplessness felt by many people when it comes to politics. The opening lines suggest that while the details of politics may change, the underlying fear and negativity remains the same. The singer expresses their frustration with the current state of politics, claiming to have heard enough and choosing not to follow blindly. They ask why bother voting, implying that it won't create any significant change. The lyrics criticize the age of leaders and the powerlessness of ordinary people in the political system.
The song encourages listeners to think about what they can do, and the fact that despite feeling powerless, there must be a way to make a difference. The lyrics describe how people are often unable to influence decision-making, regardless of whether it's election time or not. The singer suggests that there needs to be a more modern approach to running the country, one which listens to the voices of ordinary people.
Line by Line Meaning
Stop and look around at politics
Take a moment to observe the current state of politics
No, nothing's changed, it still remains
Despite the passage of time, the problems of politics persist
The same old fear, the things we hear
The same issues and anxieties are being discussed
I've heard enough, I won't adhere
I am no longer willing to accept and follow the same politics
Why bother voting
What is the point of voting?
It won't do us any good
Voting won't achieve positive change
Octogenarian leaders
Elderly leaders
Telling us they would
Promising to make improvements, without significant action
I know that there's got to be a way
I am confident that there is a solution to this problem
There's not that much that you or I can say
Despite our opinions, we do not have much influence
To make a dent in the land of the free
To make a significant, noticeable impact on political affairs
The darker side of life they never see
Leaders ignore the negative aspects of life and society
Election time is here, but do you care?
Are you invested in the upcoming election?
It's not our choice, we cannot voice
We do not have the option to express our true opinions
If they won't hear, the issue's clear
If leaders refuse to listen to us, the problem is obvious
A more modern plan to run this land
We need an alternative and contemporary approach to governing our country
Lyrics © Royalty Network Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: KELLY SHAEFER, ROGER PATTERSON, STEVE FLYNN
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