Mr. Suit-and-Tie

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MR. SUIT-AND-TIE

Mr. Suit-and-Tie, does your suit tie you to the ones
who know what's best for all and who know what everyone wants
Do you remember when you wore the clothes you chose
and the arrogance of governance was what you opposed

Mr. Suit-and-Tie
When did you stop asking why
Why did you stop asking when
politicians would listen to citizens again

Once you walked the street with your heart on your sleeve
next to the pamphlets with principles you swore you would never leave
Now you're behind your desk and do as you're supposed
and after the election you raise the first toast

Mr. Suit-and-Tie
When did you stop asking why
Why did you stop asking when
politicians would choose conviction over victory again

But I can't blame you for the choices that you make
I hope at night it doesn't keep your mind awake
You once had a vision and great ideals
but they don't pay your children's meals
I used to have a dream to do what I loved most
but a safer way for pay was what I chose
Instead of scratching at your conscience, I'll pick mine
revive my own plans and keep walking my own line

Mr. Suit and I
When did we stop asking why
Why did we stop asking when
we all could follow dreams again

Mr. Suit and I
When did we stop asking why
Why did we stop asking when
we all could be self-controlling men

credits

from Wavebreaker, released June 3, 2016
Jonathan Koning – bass
Jorrit Pruiksma – drums & percussion
Mario Kramer – lead vocals & acoustic guitar
Wieger Romkes – electric guitar
Yde Kuipers – bluesharp

Written by Mario Kramer
Arrangement by Wavebreaker

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