PRECEDENT PRESIDENT
Featured on Pause for Effect - 2012
This song deals with my disillusionment with the political system and my growing fear that it really doesn't matter who we elect anymore, as nothing will ever change. My Dad makes an appearance on this track, playing the guitar solo at 2:28. This song was written primarily for Avery's listening pleasure, hence the heavy riffs and changing time signatures.
lyrics
Woke up this morning, saw the day was recognizably close
Didn't think much of it, even though this one has nicer hairpiece than most
And as we vote, and all these numbers rise
Faces change and democracy dies
Can't they see this love is blind
Take another number and a place in time
Just another fault to find
If we look away it'll be alright
Listen to me, all of you just need some time to think
Where are these problems, all these claims about how we're on the brink
Everything's fine, don't you watch the news?
Now give me just a little money to use
Can't they see this hate is blind
Take another number and a place in time
Just another fault to find
If we look away it'll be alright
Ottawa duo Paragon Cause craft songs that occupy the space between goth and dream pop, with sublime melodies drifting in guitar haze. Bandcamp New & Notable Aug 15, 2021