America in Lyrics

Though this song, "Mr. President" by Janelle Monae, was written in 2007 in the middle of President Bush's second term and dealt with many of the issues of his presidency, many of the problems still exist in America today. This is a clear, relevant song about the trials of many Americans and issues that America as a nation faces to this day. Although clearly frustrated, the song seems ultimately hopeful, and is not sung too grumpily, which again, I believe, is a good representation of the typical feelings of the American people.

Hey, Mr. President
Tomorrow I'm paying my rent
My fuel is running low
And I've got places to go
Quit slowing me down

Can we talk about the education of our children?
A book is worth more than a bomb any day
And remember a mirror to Africa
Who will bring the cure before it’s too late?

Don’t you see the hurt in their eyes?
So much disappointment in many faces
Use your heart and not your pride
We can’t go on and keep pretending, oh