Who's In Charge?
Cale John Lyrics

Who's in Charge?
Cale John starts off the song with a simple but powerful question about who is really in control of the world.

Who's in Charge?
The repetition of this question in the chorus emphasizes the theme of the song and highlights the uncertainty of the answer.

Who's in Charge?
Cale John reminds us that the question of who is in charge is an important one that deserves our attention.

Who's in Charge?
The final repetition of the chorus shows that Cale John is still searching for the answer to this question.

Is it the Army?
Cale John questions whether the military has all the power and control in the world.

Is it the Money?
Cale John suggests that perhaps money and financial power is what keeps the world running.

Are you responsible?
Cale John challenges the listener to take responsibility for their role in the world and potentially in bringing change.

I'm not responsible.
Cale John acknowledges the fact that not everyone may be willing to take responsibility for their actions or impact on the world.

You wanna die now? Why not, it's a good day to die.
Cale John poses a question to the listener about their existence and purpose in the world, and suggests that perhaps it's a good day to confront these issues.

It's not the Pope.
Cale John rules out religious figures as the ones in charge of the world.

It's not the President.
Cale John dismisses the leader of the country as the ones who hold complete power over the world.

It's not the Rabbi.
Cale John discounts religious leaders who practice Judaism.

It's not the Buddha.
Cale John rejects the idea of religious leaders from Buddhism having any real sway in the world.

It's not the Natureman.
Cale John disagrees with the notion that nature controls the world.

It's not the Priest.
Cale John this time discards the idea of the religious leaders in Christianity.

It's not the Artists.
Cale John suggests that artists, typically associated with creative movements, aren't necessarily the ones in charge.

It's not the Geniuses.
Cale John doesn't believe that exceptionally smart people are the ones controlling the world.

It's not the Audience.
Cale John refutes the idea that regular people or masses have control over the world, as they are the spectators or the consumers.

It's not the Critics.
Cale John denies the notion that critiques or commentators wield power over the world.

Cain and Abel.
Cale John refers to the first fratricide in the Bible and alludes to the fact that people may have a natural tendency towards conflict.

Not Romulus and Remus.
Cale John also references the myth of the two brothers who created Rome, and implying that even those who created societies and civilizations and had influence may not have held all the power.

It's not the Doctors.
Cale John dismisses the idea that medical professionals hold power over daily life, despite their role in preserving it.

It's not the Teachers.
Cale John points out that academians are not to be solely respected for their intellectual contributions, as they do not also control the world.

It's not the Detectives.
Cale John suggests that those in law enforcement, even though they maintain law and order and have authority, do not control the direction of the world.

It's not the Scientists.
Cale John takes down the stereotype that scientific thinkers have control over how the world functions.

It's not the Socialists.
Cale John negates the assumption that those with leftist political views have control over the world.

It's not the Computer[ist]s.
Cale John likewise dismisses the influence of computer experts, despite the evolving tech landscape.

It's not the Teamsters.
Cale John implies that those in the business or labor world, even though they may have a substantial impact on the society, do not control it entirely.

It's not the Comedians.
Cale John refutes the idea that comedians and entertainers have control of the world simply because they influence it through their work.

It's the Outlaws.
Cale John suggests that the ones who flaunt and violate laws may, in fact, be the ones who control the world.

It's not the Artists.
Cale John reiterates that artistic creatives do not have the advantage of holding power over the world, despite their impact.

It's the Futurists.
Cale John suggests that people who are forward-thinking and try to have visions of the future are the ones who create and influence the world.

It's not the Dadaists.
Cale John goes on to nix the idea that anti-art groups could hold any sway over the world.

It's the Soloists.
Cale John suggests that singular people, more than movements or collectives, have greater control of society- shaping the world by their individual actions.

It's not the Audience.
Cale John repeats again that spectators are not the ones who control the world, even though they are the ones who consume it.

It's a Mountain.
Cale John suggests that the natural order, natural systems, or something that can be seen as monumental, have a greater influence over the world.

It's not Mohammad.
Cale John emphasizes again the fact that religious figures do not have tremendous sway over the world.

Who's in Charge?
The final repetition of the chorus remains as a question, showing that there might be no clear answer or the need of each individual to find their own interpretation of who holds power over the world.