Story Behind The Song
Probably too many Political Science classes. We recorded countless takes of this one and left it that evening without knowing if we even achieved anything. A week later, we discovered we had a great song.
Song Description
It is a (very) short history lesson. A reminder of an American ideal that has been lost. It's about idolizing someone who isn't a rockstar or a Hollywood celebrity. FDR is the epitome of triumph over adversity; a crippled champion of a crippled country
| Song Length |
3:11 |
Genre |
Folk - Alternative, Pop - Alternative |
| Tempo |
Medium (111 - 130) |
Lead Vocal |
Mixed Vocals |
| Mood |
Serene, Poignant |
Subject |
Liberal, Progressive, Hope |
| Similar Artists |
Pink Floyd, Velvet Underground |
Language |
English |
| Era |
2000 and later |
| |
Lyrics
FDR
Had a lot of people to please
He was loved by the poor
But not the Japanese
The TVA
The CCC
The Welfare state
His Presidency
Goodnight FDR