Which Side Are You On?
Len Chandler Lyrics

They stole a few elections,
Some elections were rigged, but the people were still able to win.

Still we the people won
Despite the rigged elections, the people were still able to achieve victory.

We voted out corruption and
The people succeeded in removing corrupt officials from power.

Big corporations
And also succeeded in curbing the influence of big corporations in politics.

We voted for an end to war
The people voted for peace and an end to war.

New direction
They wanted a new direction for the country, different from the status quo.

And We ain't gonna stop now
The people intend to keep fighting until their goals are achieved.

Until the job is done
They won't stop until all their objectives are accomplished.

Come on all good workers
This is a call to all hardworking people to join the fight.

This year is our time
Now is a good time for the people to exercise their power.

Now there's folks in Washington
There are now politicians in government who are willing to listen.

That care what's on our minds
And truly care about the concerns of the people.

Come one, come all voters
All registered voters are encouraged to participate.

Lets all vote next time
Voting is crucial in achieving the people's objectives.

Show 'em which side are you on now
It's time to make a clear statement on which side you are on.

Which side are you on
Are you on the side of the people, or on the side of the status quo?

[Repeat: x4]

Thirty years of diggin'
A reference to 30 years of economic policy.

Got us in this hole
This policy has led to the country's current problems.

The curse of reaganomics
This refers to the economic policies of former president Ronald Reagan.

Has finally taken it's toll
Its negative effects are now being felt.

Lord knows the free market
The artist believes that the free market is anything but fair.

Is anything but free
It comes at a great cost to society and the planet.

It costs dearly to the planet
Unregulated capitalism has a negative impact on the environment.

And the likes of you and me
The working class is also negatively affected by this system.

I don't need those money lenders
The singer doesn't want to rely on big banks or corporations.

Suckin' on my tit
He doesn't want to give them his hard-earned money.

A little socialism
The artist is not afraid of socialism, which involves collective ownership and control.

Don't scare me one bit!
He is not intimidated by the idea of socialism.

We could do a whole lot worse
The U.S. could learn a lot from the social policies of Europe and Canada.

Than Europe or Canada
These countries have more inclusive and progressive policies.

Come on Mr. president
The artist is calling on the president to take action.

Come on congress make the law
And for Congress to pass comprehensive legislation on important issues.

They say in Orleans parish
This refers to the city of New Orleans, Louisiana.

There are no neutrals there
Nobody can sit on the fence in the face of hardship.

There's just too much misery
The people in this area are suffering too much.

And there's too much despair
The situation seems hopeless to many.

America who are we
The singer is asking what kind of country the U.S. wants to be.

Now our innocence is gone
The people have become disillusioned with their leaders.

Forgive us mother Africa
The artist is apologizing to Africa for the legacy of colonialism and slavery.

History's done you wrong
These injustices are a part of history.

Too many stories written
There are too many stories of oppression and inequality.

Out in black and white
These stories are well documented and undeniable.

Yeah come on people of privilege
People who enjoy privilege are called upon to act.

It's time to join the fight
And to take an active role in fighting for justice and equality.

Are we living in the shadow of slavery
The effects of slavery can still be felt in contemporary society.

Or are we moving on
The singer wonders if we're past these issues yet.

Tell me which side are you on now
It's time to make a stand for what you believe in.

My mother was a feminist
The singer was exposed to feminism from a young age.

She taught me to see
And has consequently developed a feminist perspective.

That the road to ruin is paved
She warned her child about the dangers of certain kinds of behaviors.

With patriarchy
This refers to the ways in which patriarchy is damaging to society.

So, let the way of women
The artist believes that following the example of women is key.

Guide democracy
In order to create a better society through political means.

From plunder and pollution
And in order to address the issues of exploitation and pollution.

Let mother earth be free
Calling for environmental protections in order to preserve the planet.

Feminism ain't about women
Feminism is not solely about women, although it is often seen that way.

No, that's not who it is for
Feminism is instead for anyone who seeks social justice.

It's about a shifting consciousness
Feminism involves a shift in how people think about gender and power.

That'll bring an end to war
This attitude will help bring us to a future of peace.

So listen up you fathers
Men, especially fathers, are called upon to be more involved.

Listen up you sons
This is also true for young men who can help bring about change.

And tell me which side are you on now
It's time to make a conscious choice about what you believe.

So are we just consumers
Are we simply people who consume products and contribute to consumer culture?

Or are we citizens
Or are we citizens who contribute to the betterment of society and the planet?

Are we gonna make more garbage
Are we going to continue to produce waste and damage the environment?

Or are we gonna make amends
Or will we take steps to make things better?

Are you part of the solution
Are you taking an active role in solving the world's problems?

Or are you part of the con?
Or are you part of the problem?