Dear Mr.President
P!nk Feat. Indigo Girls Lyrics
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Come take a walk with me
Let's pretend we're just two people and
You're not better than me
I'd like to ask you some questions if we can speak honestly
What do you feel when you see all the homeless on the street?
Who do you pray for at night before you go to sleep?
Are you proud?
How do you sleep while the rest of us cry?
How do you dream when a mother has no chance to say goodbye?
How do you walk with your head held high?
Can you even look me in the eye
And tell me why?
Dear Mr. President
Were you a lonely boy?
Are you a lonely boy?
Are you a lonely boy?
How can you say
No child is left behind?
We're not dumb, and we're not blind
They're all sitting in your cells
While you pave the road to hell
What kind of father would take his own daughter's rights away?
And what kind of father might hate his own daughter if she were gay?
I can only imagine what the first lady has to say
You've come a long way from whiskey and cocaine
How do you sleep while the rest of us cry?
How do you dream when a mother has no chance to say goodbye?
How do you walk with your head held high?
Can you even look me in the eye?
Let me tell you 'bout hard work
Minimum wage with a baby on the way
Let me tell you 'bout hard work
Rebuilding your house after the bombs took them away
Let me tell you 'bout hard work
Building a bed out of a cardboard box
Let me tell you 'bout hard work
Hard work
Hard work
You don't know nothing 'bout hard work
Hard work
Hard work
Oh
How do you sleep at night?
How do you walk with your head held high?
Dear Mr. President
You'd never take a walk with me
Would you?
The song "Dear Mr. President" by P!nk featuring Indigo Girls is a political protest song that addresses the former president of the United States, George W. Bush. The first verse begins with P!nk inviting the president to walk with her and ask him some questions, setting a tone of respectful confrontation. The questions she poses to the president are poignant and thought-provoking, asking him to really examine his beliefs and actions as the leader of the country. She questions his sympathy for the homeless, his faith in God, and his own self-reflection.
In the chorus, P!nk emphasizes the emotional disconnect between the president and the rest of the country. She asks him how he can sleep at night while others are suffering, and challenges him to confront the harsh realities of war, poverty, and inequality. The second verse continues with P!nk's questioning, asking about the president's personal history and his actions as a father.
The bridge of the song highlights the experiences of the working class, shedding light on the struggles and hardships that many Americans face on a daily basis. The song culminates in a strength and frustration, P!nk expressing her disappointment and disillusionment with the political system and with the president himself.
Overall, "Dear Mr. President" is a powerful, emotional, and politically charged song that encourages listeners to question authority and to speak out against injustice.
Line by Line Meaning
Dear Mr. President I
I am addressing you, the person who holds the highest position in the country.
Come take a walk with me
Let's have an honest conversation and walk in each other's shoes.
Let's pretend we're just two people and
For this moment, let's forget our respective positions and social statuses.
You're not better than me
Neither of us is superior to the other just because of our respective statuses.
I'd like to ask you some questions if we can speak honestly
I'd like to ask you some earnest questions if we can have an open conversation.
What do you feel when you see all the homeless on the street?
What emotions run through you when you see people who have no home and are living on the streets?
Who do you pray for at night before you go to sleep?
Who do you speak to in your prayers at night before you sleep?
What do you feel when you look in the mirror?
What emotions do you feel when you look at yourself in the mirror?
Are you proud?
Do you feel confident and satisfied with your actions and decisions?
How do you sleep while the rest of us cry?
How can you rest calmly knowing that many people are in pain and sadness?
How do you dream when a mother has no chance to say goodbye?
How do you manage to retreat to your subconscious world when mothers have been deprived of the chance to say their final goodbyes?
How do you walk with your head held high?
How can you walk confidently and hold your head high knowing that many individuals are struggling and suffering?
Can you even look me in the eye
Can you even maintain eye contact with me?
And tell me why?
Can you explain to me why this state of affairs is happening?
Were you a lonely boy?
Did you feel lonely or isolated as a child?
Are you a lonely boy?
Do you currently feel lonely or isolated?
Are you a lonely boy?
Do you currently feel lonely or isolated?
How can you say
How is it possible for you to claim?
No child is left behind?
That no child is being disregarded or forgotten?
We're not dumb, and we're not blind
We, the people, are not foolish or oblivious.
They're all sitting in your cells
All those who are being ignored or discriminated against are in your jurisdiction.
While you pave the road to hell
As you continue to take us down a dangerous and catastrophic path.
What kind of father would take his own daughter's rights away?
What kind of father would deprive his own daughter of her fundamental rights?
And what kind of father might hate his own daughter if she were gay?
What kind of father would hate his daughter if she were homosexual?
I can only imagine what the first lady has to say
I can only imagine what the president's spouse would say about these circumstances.
You've come a long way from whiskey and cocaine
You, Mr. President, have moved away from your past behaviors like consuming whiskey and cocaine.
Let me tell you 'bout hard work
Allow me to describe to you what true hard work entails.
Minimum wage with a baby on the way
When someone has a baby on the way and is making minimum wage, that person has to show real labor and resiliency.
Rebuilding your house after the bombs took them away
Those who have lost their houses to bombs have to reconstruct their lives and make a new start.
Building a bed out of a cardboard box
Creating a bed out of a cardboard box requires great resourcefulness and willpower.
Hard work
True, genuine effort and labor.
Hard work
True, genuine effort and labor.
Hard work
True, genuine effort and labor.
You don't know nothing 'bout hard work
You, Mr. President, have no comprehension of what true, genuine effort and labor is like.
Hard work
True, genuine effort and labor.
Hard work
True, genuine effort and labor.
Oh
An exclamation.
How do you sleep at night?
How can you settle down for the night knowing the issues affecting the nation?
How do you walk with your head held high?
How do you retain your confidence and walk tall in times of crises?
Dear Mr. President
I am addressing you, the person who holds the highest position in the country.
You'd never take a walk with me
You, Mr. President, wouldn't ever take a walk with me.
Would you?
Is there any way you might agree?
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Written by: ALECIA MOORE, BILLY MANN
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